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Countries can sue each other over climate change-ICJ
The landmark ruling, though non-binding, could significantly reshape how climate action and accountability are pursued across the world.
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Courts
Why AG entered nolle prosequi in the Duffuor case
“In this case, that benchmark has been met,” the statement read. “The continuation of the trial, in the Attorney-General’s view, would no longer serve any additional public interest.”
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US
Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Murdoch over Epstein note claim
At the heart of the case is a 2003 birthday note reportedly sent by Trump to Epstein, which the article described as “bawdy” and framed within the outline of a naked woman.
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General
ECOWAS Court rejects Nigeria’s bid to overturn judgment in Gregory Todd case
In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, a panel of three justices held that Nigeria’s application for a revision of the Court’s earlier decision lacked merit and failed to meet the legal threshold for reconsideration.
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Courts
Bright Simons enters appearance in GH¢10M defamation suit, demands key admissions from Ibrahim Mahama
Mr. Simons has formally responded to the GH¢10 million lawsuit brought against him by Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners (E&P), by filing a motion at the Accra High Court that demands admissions to 38 crucial factual claims.
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Tech
Pegasus hacking scandal: Israeli firm ordered to pay WhatsApp $167m
The ruling marks a historic precedent, making NSO the first spyware developer held legally accountable for exploiting vulnerabilities in smartphone systems.
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Courts
Charles Bissue, another granted GH₵200,000 bail for corruption related offences
The two appeared before the court on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after being charged by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) with a total of 15 offences linked to alleged bribery and abuse of office. Their pleas were formally recorded durin...
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GJA to proceed to ECOWAS court on Ahmed Suale's death if...
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, April 23, Mr. Dwumfour acknowledged that while one individual has been apprehended and is currently standing trial, the broader circumstances of the case are far from resolved.
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Business
Burger King Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy After $100M Financial Crisis
In court documents, the company revealed it owes tens of millions of dollars and has more than 200 unpaid creditors. This collapse adds to a growing trend of financial trouble sweeping through the fast-food world.
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Prevent jurors from serving in multiple courts-CJ directs in light of 2025 criminal assizes
At the opening of the session in Accra, the Chief Justice stressed the importance of this directive to facilitate efficient and expedited trials.
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US Supreme Court orders return of man wrongfully deported to El Salvador
In a 9-0 decision delivered on Thursday, the Court rejected the Trump administration’s effort to overturn a lower court directive mandating the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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Courts
US Court awards Anas $18M in defamation case against Kennedy Agyepong, another
The case stems from remarks aired during The Daddy Fred Show, a widely followed online program catering to Ghanaian audiences in the United States.
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Courts
Philippines ex-President arrested amid ICC arrest warrant
Duterte, 79, was detained upon landing at Manila’s international airport after returning from a campaign visit to Hong Kong on Tuesday.
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Others
Indonesian TikToker Jailed for telling Jesus picture on phone to cut his hair
Ratu Thalisa, a popular TikToker with over 442,000 followers, was responding to a viewer's comment urging her to cut her hair to appear more masculine.
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Business
High Court reverses BoG’s revocation of Ideal Finance operating licence
The court found that BoG failed to follow due legal procedures before stripping Ideal Finance of its license, rendering the revocation unlawful.
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Courts
Gregory Afoko granted GHC 500,000 bail after 9 years
Under the bail conditions, two sureties are required, with one meeting specific justification criteria. Afoko’s legal team submitted a new bail application on February 17, 2025.
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General
ICC Ghana to Host 2nd Arbitration and ADR Day on March 5, 2025
ICC Ghana, in collaboration with ICC Dispute Resolution Services, will host the 2nd ICC Ghana Arbitration and ADR Day on March 5, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra and online. The event will focus on ensuring justice and efficiency in arbit...
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Crime
Farmer in court for alleged death threat over mining land dispute
The accused, Joseph Amissah, also known as ‘Alobo Ndaah,’ pleaded not guilty to two counts of making death threats.
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Business
Cassius Mining files $277M claim against Ghana over Talensi gold project
The Sydney-based company filed its claim on December 23, 2024, with the London Court of International Arbitration, marking a significant escalation in the protracted legal battle.
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Europe
French Court fines author €8,400 for downplaying Rwandan Genocide
The 60-year-old author received a fine of €8,400 ($8,900; £7,000), while his publisher, Damien Serieyx of Éditions du Toucan, was fined €5,000.
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