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2nd UPSA honorific lecture to celebrate Nana Dr. S.K.B Asante
The event, which recognizes the works and lifetime achievements of the celebrants, will be held at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium at exactly 5 pm.
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Africa
UN court hears South Africa genocide case against Israel
The ICJ will deliver only an opinion on the genocide allegation as the case is not a criminal trial, although it is being closely watched.
BBC
US
Trump pleads not guilty to 37 federal criminal counts in classified documents case
Ex-president arraigned and charged in Miami court over allegations he mishandled classified documents
Guardian
Business
IEA opposes Tullow Oil license extension, calls for sector overhaul
The think tank’s call follows recent reports that the government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to extend Tullow’s licenses until 2040, a move the IEA decries as lacking transparency, integrity, and accountability.
DL News
Europe
What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
South Africa alleges Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians, in the wake of Hamas's 7 October attack.
BBC
General
Book Review: legal issues raised by Yaa Gyasi’s ‘Homegoing’
With very compelling events of history, from Ghana and America, it tells a story about two-generation of sisters; Effia and Esi
DL News
Courts
London Court throws out AG, others for sleeping on $170m case
In a ruling on Wednesday June 8, Mr Justice Butcher, refused to grant the government a time extension to apply to set aside the award – adding that the state’s grounds for challenging it were “intrinsically weak”.
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Africa
AfCFTA sets up dispute settlement body to inspire confidence in trade deal
Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, has said that businesses should feel confident and safe about leveraging opportunities created by the continental trade deal, as a Dispute Settlement Bo...
DL News
General
Prof Kwasi Prempeh questions Mahama’s approach to endorsing Bagbin
According to him, the Speaker plays a crucial role in working collaboratively with ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) within the president's government to ensure effective governance.
DL News
General
President John Mahama to Make His First 9 Appointments Within 24 Hours
President John Mahama has been re-elected President of Ghana in a historic electoral system that saw him garner 56.55% of total valid votes cast.
DL News
General
Help the Police to consolidate peace and security – Police Council told
The President made the call when he swore into office the newly constituted Governing Council at the Jubilee House in Accra on Tuesday.
GNA
Business
The Ghanaian team that secured the over $393 million tax arbitration victory against Tullow
Alongside the Attorney-General and his deputy, the Ghanaian team included Solicitor-General Helen Akpene Awo Ziwu and state attorneys Anna Pearl Akiwumi Siriboe, Grace Oppong Dolphy and Adwoa Obenewah Amoah. The Ghana Revenue Authority also...
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Courts
Meet the lawyers from Foley Hoag, Shults law firm who helped Ghana’s tax arbitration victory against Tullow
The dispute concerned Tullow’s income tax liability for the 2016–2019 tax years on proceeds received from business interruption insurance. The award upheld the GRA’s assessment in full.
DL News
General
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.
DL News
Business
Kosmos exits takeover talks with Tullow
In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Kosmos confirmed it would not proceed with a formal offer for Tullow, aligning with Rule 2.8 of the UK Takeover Code.
DL News
General
Former AG appointed Chair of AWLA
AWLA is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-sectarian, professional organization of women lawyers in Nigeria and Africa generally.
DL News
General
A guide to practising Commercial Arbitration in Ghana: New book by Lawyer Bobby Banson
The book essentially discusses how arbitral proceedings should be conducted before the tribunal by the arbitrator and the parties from the start of the proceedings to the end of the proceedings.
DL News
General
GIMPA to commence 4 LLM programs January 2024
This was made known by the Dean of the Law School, Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu on September 20 at the launch of the GIMPA Law Alumni Association.
DL News
Africa
Nigeria replaces 35-year old arbitration legislation
The new act refreshes the Nigerian arbitration framework and brings it into line with modern arbitral standards
Africa Law& Business
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