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Ghana's Hanna Tetteh appointed UN Secretary-General's Special Rep. to LIbya
She takes over from Abdoulaye Bathily of Senegal, who served as Special Envoy and led UNSMIL until May 2024.
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Crime
GJA gives authorities March ultimatum for action on Ahmed Suale murder
Should this deadline pass without progress, the Association has vowed to take the case to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice.
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General
AG meets ICC Prosecutor; promises to fight crimes against humanity
He emphasized that, as a signatory to the Rome Statute, Ghana not only upholds the ICC's mission but has also made strides in aligning its legal framework with the Statute.
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Crime
Police forward O'Reilly murder case docket to AG
Chief Inspector Paul Osei Adjei, leading the prosecution, informed the La District Court, presided over by Judge Adwoa Benaso Asumadu-Sakyi, of this update during yesterday's case hearing.
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General
Election related crimes will be prosecuted promptly-DPP assures
She noted that prosecutors are responsible for upholding national interests by addressing these crimes in alignment with the law, thus safeguarding the country's peace, unity, and democracy before, during, and after the December general ele...
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Supreme Court News
Ambulance case: AG appeals acquittal of Forson, Jakpa at Supreme Court
In a ten-ground appeal, the AG is praying the apex court to set aside the decision and consequential orders of the Court of Appeal dated July 30, 2024.
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Courts
Ambulance case: Gov’t breached contract clause on LCs-Jakpa
During cross-examination by the Attorney-General, Richard Jakpa explained that the government breached clause 5.1 by directly establishing the LC with Big Sea.
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Supreme Court News
SC gives AG 7 days to file Statement of Case in IMANI suit against removal of security heads
Supreme Court Correspondent, Richard Osei Boateng reports that when the case was called on May 23, the Attorney General asked the court for more time to file its responses.
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General
Can the Special Prosecutor be impeached under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution?-Lawyer Kwame Akuffo writes
The fundamental question which arises for pertinent consideration is as to whether or not the the Special Prosecutor, is an Office holder whose conduct can be the subject matter of Impeachment, under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
Lawyer Kwame Akuffo
General
Former AG appointed Chair of AWLA
AWLA is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-sectarian, professional organization of women lawyers in Nigeria and Africa generally.
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Supreme Court News
Anti-LGBTQI suits: Supreme Court directs Sky to amend suit, orders Speaker to refile affidavit
Earlier today, the panel presided over by Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo granted a request by the Attorney general for the cases to be broadcast live.
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Courts
Court issues bench warrant for arrest of Police CID boss, one other
The court found that they had "blatantly refused" to comply with orders to appear before the court.
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Crime
Kikibee’s death: Girlfriend discharged by court
Joof, a hotelier and girlfriend of the deceased and owner of Kikibee Restaurant, was discharged by the court following the advice of the Office of the Attorney General.
GNA
Crime
Police arrest suspect after he stabs policeman in robbery expedition
Francis Addo inflicted knife wounds on General Constable Foster Alipoe Ablerh, who pursued and arrested him, after he tried to get away with the GHC2,400.00 and iPhone 14 pro max he allegedly robbed from one Lovia Narh.
GNA
Others
Iran court orders US To pay $50bn for assassinating its top General Qasem Soleimani
Then-US president Donald Trump ordered a drone strike near Baghdad airport that killed General Qasem Soleimani, 62, and his Iraqi lieutenant Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis on January 3, 2020.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Supreme Court News
Kuranchie’s suit against John Mahama’s presidential bid dismissed
Justice Yonni Kulendi, a member of the seven panel of judges that presided over gave this advice to Mr Kuranchie, who filed a suit to asking the court to stop former President John Mahama from contesting the 2024 General Election.
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Africa
Libya mayor arrested over floods that killed thousands
Abdulmenam al-Ghaithi was among numerous officials charged in connection with the disaster that killed thousands in eastern Libya earlier this month.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Anti-LGBTQI Bill: Supreme Court dismisses injunction application against Speaker Bagbin
The plaintiff had filed a suit challenging the Speaker's direction for the anti-LGBTQI bill to be considered despite ignoring a Constitutional requirement and an opinion by the Attorney General
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Courts
Opuni trial De novo: Court dismisses request for records, sets judgment for AG’s appeal July 3
This followed a dismissal of an application for request filed by the accused persons, Dr. Stephen Opuni, former CEO of COCOBOD, and Businessman, Seidu Agongo.
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court declares as unconstitutional government's directive for Domelevo’s forced leave
CDD and eight other Civil Society Organizations filed a writ at the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutional and governance implications of the President’s action.
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