Africa
Amnesty urges Algeria to free detained journalist
The prominent journalist is accused of illegally receiving money from people and organisations “in exchange for carrying out activities that could harm state security".
BBC
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Europe
Museveni urges overseas travel ban for MPs
He made the remarks while commissioning facilities at Uganda Petroleum Institute-Kigumba (UPIK) where the country intends to train local experts in oil exploration.
BBC
Crime
UK says there will be justice over Kenyan woman's death
The body of Agnes Wanjiru, 21, was found in a septic tank at a hotel in central Kenya in 2012, nearly three months after she had spent an evening partying with soldiers.
BBC
Africa
Angola seeks Interpol's help to arrest Isabel dos Santos
Ms Isabel dos Santos, daughter of Angola's former President José Eduardo dos Santos, is being sought by Interpol to answer to corruption charges.
The East African
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing November 29 - 30, 2022
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration include writs, civil motions, civil appeals, and a reference motion
DL News
Africa
ICC seeks charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony
This is the first time the prosecutor's office has sought a hearing to confirm charges, in a suspect's absence.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing November 8 - 10, 2022
According to Court sources, the particular cases up for consideration include writs, civil motions, civil appeals, review motions, and reference motions
DL News
Crime
Bono Region: 14 illegal miners arrested in joint security operation
At the time of their arrest, some of the suspects were actively engaged in illegal mining along the Supre and Apampramu river of the district.
DL News
Africa
Central African Republic president sacks top judge for ‘impediment’
Faustin Archange Touadera’s decree came after the 70-year-old judge last month threw out a bid by the ruling party to amend the constitution so that he could run for a third term.
BBC
General
UAE announces visa ban on Ghana, 19 other African countries - reports
Although it is yet unclear the reason for the ban, reports are that African nationals working in the UAE usually overstay their 30-day visit visas.
DL News
Courts
Supreme Court nominees to face Parliament’s Appointment Committee on Oct 18, 19
In July this year, His Excellency the President, nominated Justices Barbara Frances Ackah-Yensu, George Kingsley Koomson, Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu, and Ernest Yao Gaewu for appointment as Justices of the apex court
DL News
Crime
Ashanti Region: 36 arrested over suspicious network marketing operations
According to officials of the Ghana Immigration Service, the activities of the individuals posed a security threat.
DL News
General
New legal year begins, Judiciary commits to adopt technology in access to justice delivery
The new legal year, the 65th, is on the theme, ‘Improving Access to Justice in a pandemic through the use of technology.’
DL News
Crime
Man arrested for allegedly trafficking 16 children and young adults
According to reports, he was arrested at the Half Assini New Town border post in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region.
DL News
Africa
Liberia gets third female chief justice
She replaces Francis Saye Korkpor who retires this month after reaching the constitutional limit of 70 years.
BBC
Business
Revenue from marriage registrations: Fidelity Bank transferred GH¢509,440.00 out of GH¢595,550.00
Article 187 of the Constitution of Ghana mandates the Auditor-General or any person authorized or appointed for the purpose by the Auditor-General to audit all public accounts of Ghana and of all public offices.
DL News
Crime
12 arrested over communal clashes in North-East Region
The suspects are said to have been involved in the burning down of 16 houses, and the killing of many livestock.
DL News
General
EOCO Boss’ comment on NAM 1 charges not the AG’s position – John Kumah
The EOCO Boss, at a forum, noted that it is becoming increasingly difficult for state prosecutors to prosecute Nana Appiah Mensah due to the lack of the relevant laws to support the charges.
DL News
Courts
Three OWASS students granted bail over attempted robbery
According to officials, the students tried to snatch a taxi cab from its driver last Friday near the Royal Golf Park junction in Kumasi.
DL News
Crime
Driver arrested over death of 12 on Cape Coast –Takoradi Highway
"The driver and 11 passengers on board the Toyota Hiace vehicle have all been confirmed dead by a medical officer at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital."
DL News