Africa
Kenya rejects ICJ’s verdict on Somalia maritime border row
A week before the final verdict, Nairobi announced that it withdrew its participation from the case, as well as its recognition of the court’s compulsory jurisdiction.
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Courts
Top International Engineering wins $8 million arbitration award
On October 2017, the High Court stayed proceedings and ordered the case sent to an arbitration panel of the Ghana Institution of Engineering for determination.
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Asia
Seat Of Arbitration Is Decided As Per Arbitration Agreement, Rules To Be Applied Only After Commencement Of Arbitration: Delhi High Court
Relying on a plethora of judgments distinguishing between “seat” and “venue”, the Court was finally of the opinion that the seat of arbitration in the case shall be Lucknow. Accordingly the plea was dismissed.
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General
Chief Justice launches book on Alternative Dispute Resolution
The first book was sold at GH¢17,000
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Courts
Akyem Ayirebi chief in court over alleged forged Statutory declaration for enstoolment
In court on Monday, June 1, 2026, the accused pleaded not guilty to two counts of possessing forged documents and uttering forged documents.
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Courts
Fresh contempt case deepens Sampa chieftaincy fight
The contempt proceedings were initiated by Nana Samgba Gyafla II, known in private life as Justice Emmanuel Ankamah, who maintains that he is the lawfully recognised Paramount Chief of the Sampa Traditional Area.
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Courts
Court demands AG's explanation for prolonged detention of disputed Bawku chief
The court has given the Attorney-General until 21 January 2026 to file a written justification for the continued detention.
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Asantehene destools Apatrapa queenmother over ‘non-royal’ lineage
Her 24-year reign came to an end at the Manhyia Palace, where her royal sandals were taken off in public – a symbolic act under Asante custom that formally confirms destoolment.
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Crime
Akuapem Odwira 2025:Police reinforce security following Ahwerase clash
The confrontation, which took place on Wednesday, October 23, involved factions aligned with the Abokomanhene of the Asona family and the Baamuhene.
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Courts
Bolgatanga court convicts two for defying injunction in Biu chieftaincy dispute
The case was brought by Naba Clifford Tandagre Wongrekugre, Paramount Chief of the Kologo Traditional Area, with support from Naba Akantanba Ninga II.
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Courts
Ex-queenmother, 4 others to face court for murder
The group faces charges in connection with the alleged murder of Samuel Ampofo, the Mankessim Municipal Director of the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and Kofi Yamoah.
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Crime
Savannah Region: Two arrested over chieftaincy dispute
The incident is said to have stemmed from years ago when a man tried to enskin himself as chief against traditional advice.
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Crime
Chief, 4 others shot over alleged chieftaincy dispute in Tamale
A chief in Tamale, Dakpema Naa Bawa Fuseini, and four other persons have sustained gunshot wounds after some unknown gunmen attacked the palace in the early hours of yesterday.
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Others
The principle of quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit
This article argues that the maxim quicquid plantatur solo, solo cedit has increasingly been relied upon by litigants as a shield to establish claims of possession through physical acts upon land, thereby exposing potential purchasers who f...
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court upholds decision nullifying US$33.3m Boankra project arbitral award
The decision means a High Court judgment that set aside a US$33.3 million arbitral award in favour of Ashanti Port Services Limited will remain in force.
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Africa
Special ITLOS chamber formed for Ghana, Togo boundary dispute
The special chamber will be composed of seven members. Judge Tomas Heidar will serve as President of the chamber. The other members are Judge Neeru Chadha, Judge Ida Caracciolo, Judge Zha Hyoung Rhee and Judge Konrad Jan Marciniak.
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Mahama names Dr. Kofi Korankye-Sakyi as first Executive Secretary of ADR Centre
The appointment was made under Article 195(1) and Section 117(1)(e) of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798), which created the center but left it without full administrative momentum for years.
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GIMPA Law Dean courts PCA partnership in the Hague
As part of the mission, Dr Agyeman-Budu joined senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice to pay a courtesy call on Marcin Czepelak, Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
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Who is the widow? – Kwame Boafo Akuffo Esq. writes
I prefer to state at the outset that my considered conclusion is to the effect that “Odo Broni” has a distinct legal remedy available to her. Perhaps there is also another remedy which is independent of the distinct remedy and may be pursue...
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4th KBE Memorial Lecture spotlights Arbitration as key to Africa’s Investment future
The annual lecture, hosted by Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah in honour of its founding partner, convened legal minds, students, and the public for dialogue on Africa’s dispute resolution future.
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