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J.B. Afrifa Unveils Policy Vision for a Stronger Young Lawyers’ Forum
“The following reflections are based on the Policy Launch and Dialogue hosted by J.B. Afrifa at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel on 20 June 2026.”
Kojo Tabiri Esq
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Courts
Dame questions EOCO officer’s role in prosecution of ex-Buffer Stock boss
At the centre of the dispute is an objection raised by lawyer Godfred Yeboah Dame, who challenged the appearance of an Economic and Organised Crime Office official on the prosecution team during proceedings on Wednesday, 22 April.
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Business
Government to enact new Loans Act to control borrowing
The proposed legislation, to be known as the Loans Act, was announced by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson shortly after Ghana completed its 11th bilateral debt restructuring agreement, this time with EXIM India.
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Business
Court lifts freeze on Sesi-Edem accounts in sharp rebuke to EOCO
The decision marks a major legal victory for the company after weeks of scrutiny over an investigation initiated by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, EOCO.
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Supreme Court News
Techiman farmer sues government over industrial cannabis licensing regime
Mariam Alhassan, from Techiman, is asking the court to strike down key aspects of the regulatory framework governing industrial hemp cultivation, arguing that the system unfairly excludes local farmers.
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General
Recreational cannabis use remains illegal- Muntaka declares at medicinal cannabis programme launch
At a ceremony in Accra on 26 February 2026, the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, described the initiative as a turning point in the country’s approach to drug regulation and economic opportunity.
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Business
Government’s proposed sliding-scale mining royalty regime colonial-IEA
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the policy think tank rejected the draft Minerals and Mining (Royalty) Regulations 2025, which would set royalties at 5% to 12% for minerals including gold and lithium.
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General
AG swears in Law Reform C'ssion board, urges innovative review of Ghana’s laws
Speaking in Accra last Wednesday while administering the oath of office to the board, Dr Ayine described the commission as a key pillar in the country’s governance framework, noting that a number of major post-independence laws were shaped...
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US
New York Mayor names Afua Atta-Mensah as Chief Equity Officer
City Hall says she will lead the administration’s effort to embed racial equity across municipal agencies, with an early deliverable to draft and publish a Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan within the mayor’s first 100 days in office.
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Africa
ECOWAS condemns US invasion of Venezuela
In a statement from its Abuja headquarters on Sunday, the Economic Community of West African States said it was “deeply concerned” by the operation, which saw US forces enter Caracas and detain Mr Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
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Business
GRA to roll out revamped 20% VAT regime from January
The rollout follows parliamentary approval and presidential assent to the VAT Bill, 2025, which introduces sweeping changes aimed at simplifying the tax regime
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Business
Kandifo Institute petitions AG, OSP and EOCO over alleged unlawful dealings in GoldBod operations
In a detailed petition addressed to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the policy think tank is calling for urgent investigations int...
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Courts
Court grants OSP bid for secret testimony in Charles Bissue galamsey trial
Sitting at the Criminal Division, Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay on Tuesday upheld an application for the OSP’s key witness to give evidence in camera.
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Business
Parliament approves abolition of COVID-19 Levy
The move follows the Finance Minister’s announcement in the 2026 Budget, which described the repeal as part of a broader push to ease pressure on households
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Business
EOCO Boss justifies tough bail regime, cites risks in high-value financial crimes
Speaking at the third National Fraud Conference, Executive Director Raymond Archer said EOCO would not scale back its use of elevated bail thresholds, despite concerns raised by defence lawyers who argue the practice unsettles established n...
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Business
Government, Labour agree on 9% salary increase for 2026 fiscal year
The deal, finalised on Sunday, November 9, 2025, was signed under the framework of the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee (PSJSNC).
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General
Foreign investment or exploitation? African Bar Conference opens in Accra with bold calls for legal sovereignty
The event brings together judges, lawyers, government officials, policymakers and academics from across Africa to assess whether foreign involvement on the continent is driving development or deepening dependency. This is the second time Gh...
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Europe
Greece legalises 13-hour workdays
The legislation, approved on Thursday with support from lawmakers of the ruling centre-right New Democracy party, introduces a voluntary extension of working hours in the private sector
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General
Motorcycle couriers petition IGP over “unfair” police operations
In the petition, signed by the union’s General Secretary, Abugri Timothy Agengri, the group acknowledged the importance of maintaining law and order but argued that frequent roadblocks, random checks, and prolonged stops were hampering busi...
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Courts
Madina Redco fire outbreak gun shooter granted GH¢100k bail
Danlad, who claims to be a Task Force Officer with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), must provide three sureties, one of whom is to justify the bail with a land title deed worth not less than GH¢50,000.
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