General
Ghanaians paid GH¢5b cash in bribes to public officials in 2021 – CHRAJ
Corruption cost the global economy around $3.6 trillion according to UN estimates.
GNA
Results for "Galamsey fight"
569 results.
General
International Justice Mission equips journalists on human trafficking
The journalists were trained on the tenets of investigative journalism, using social media for advocacy, creative writing, and ethics on human trafficking reportage, among others
GNA
General
Anti-LGBTQI Bill: We’ve not been sponsored by any donor agency, says Audrey Gadzekpo
“The bill violates virtually all the key fundamental freedoms guaranteed under the constitution, namely the right to freedom of speech and expression, the right to assemble, freedom of association and the right to organise, the right to fre...
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Business
Financial Intelligence Centre Board inaugurated with charge to fight financial crimes
The new Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (ACT 1044) seeks to accelerate the fight against money laundering, tax evasion, the financing of terrorism and other unlawful activities.
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Africa
Agnes Sithole: The woman who fought South Africa’s sexist marriage laws
We knew that the law had changed and thought it had changed for everyone,” recalls Agnes. “[Later], when I realised that the law had cheated me, that’s when I realised that I would have to fight this.”
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General
I can’t fight corruption with poorly paid staff and staff on secondments — Special Prosecutor
The Special Prosecutor has plans to have a staff capacity of 250 people by the end of January 22.
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General
Dame to special prosecutor: I won’t interfere with your work
You can’t fight corruption with poorly paid staff and staff on secondments, it will be a lost battle
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General
Depart from the argument of who is more corrupt – GII to NDC, NPP
The CPI says our fight against corruption has not been impressive over the years.
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General
Ghana receives another yellow card from the European Commission
Ghana has received another warning from the European Commission for its inability to comply with its duties under international law as a flag, port, coastal, or market state
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Crime
Two in court for vandalizing Mercedes ML Vehicle during a fight
Two brothers have been dragged to an Accra Circuit Court on the charges of conspiracy to commit crime and causing unlawful damage to Mercedes ML car valued GH¢ 105,108 during a fight.
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General
There’s no age limit for Special Prosecutor role – Gary Nimako to Inusah Fuseini
Member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) legal team, Gary Nimako says concerns that Kissi Agyebeng is not of age enough to take up the job of Special Prosecutor is unfounded.
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Opinion
‘Article 71’ Office Holders and Retiring Emoluments, When Ex Gratia Meets Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet, Russia-Ukraine War, and during Debt Exchange – Reflections of a Citizen, Not a Spectator!!!
The article explores the subject of ex gratia paid to Article 71 office holders and questions its relevance under Ghana's socioeconomic situation and the legal principle of Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet
Frederick Gurah Sampson
Courts
Atiwa East DCE appeals contempt conviction by Koforidua High Court
Mr Owusu Ntim and three others were fined a total of GH¢12,000 after the court found that they had allegedly breached an order restraining parties from entering a disputed parcel of mining land.
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General
68th legal year opens with call on stakeholders to uphold integrity, efficiency in delivery
Speaking at a reception following a church service to mark the opening on Saturday, Acting Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged all actors within the legal fraternity to work collaboratively to strengthen the pillars of justice.
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Crime
We are unable to recommend prosecution of persons cited in Frimpong Boateng's report - AG to CID
The AG's office noted that except for three persons (Seth Mantey, John Ofori Atta and Ekow Ewusi), it did not find any evidence in support of allegations made against others cited in the report.
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Crime
Team arrest illegal miners in Juaboso District
“ We are ready to fight illegal miners who are destroying the environment and also water bodies in the mining communities.”
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General
Small-scale miners threaten government with court action
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has called on the government to bring the military in the “Operation Halt” to order.
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Crime
Two women convicted of illegal mining between 2020 and 2025
Data available to Dennislaw Research Desk indicates that both female inmates were between the ages of 46 and 65. One was in the 46-to-55 age group, while the other was between 56 and 65.
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Courts
High Court refuses OSP request to pause Charles Bissue corruption trial
The Office of the Special Prosecutor had asked the court to stay proceedings pending decisions from the Supreme Court on matters affecting its prosecutorial mandate.
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Courts
Bekwai court grants bail to 31 over alleged illegal mining in forest reserve
The group — 28 Chinese nationals and three Ghanaians — were arrested by officers of the Forestry Commission late last year after they allegedly established a base camp inside the protected forest, believed to be a staging point for an immin...
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