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Ghana’s Justice Edward Asante elected to UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
Justice Asante secured his seat during the Council’s 60th session, which concluded on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, following Ghana’s strong nomination.
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Results for "Africa Women in Law"
3773 results.
General
Law firms urged to strengthen Anti-money laundering training for lawyers
Addressing participants at the Ghana Bar Association’s 2025 Mid-Year Conference, Ofosu-Dorte underscored the pivotal role lawyers play in the fight against corruption and financial crimes.
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Business
Review Procurement law for transparency, accountability-IMANI
The policy group believes that a comprehensive overhaul could curb revenue losses and bolster public accountability in procurement processes.
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Business
How Ghana won preliminary ruling against Cassius Mining, getting case before nation’s High Court
The tribunal ruled that the arbitration proceedings would take place before a High Court in Ghana rather than in London, United Kingdom, contrary to the request by Cassius Mining.
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Africa
Zambian ex-president stripped of retirement benefits
Mr Lungu lost the presidency to Hakainde Hichilema in 2021, after which he announced his retirement.
BBC
Africa
Ex-policeman gets death penalty for lawyer’s murder
Kenya does not carry out death sentences, even though the death verdict is allowed by law.
BBC
General
Ghana to introduce Bill to give effect to Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
The Statute sets out the crimes falling within the jurisdiction of the ICC, the rules of procedure and the mechanisms for States to cooperate with the ICC.
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Africa
South Africa: Traditional court condemns 19-year-old to grisly death
Accused of stock theft in 2020, Abulele Kwindana was killed. More than two years later, no-one has been charged with his murder.
AllAfrica
Business
Competitiveness under AFCFTA: Ghana needs a business impact analysis of all Bills passed – Lawyer
"In fact, there are Legislations in this country that actually prevents entities from growing. A recent one was passed which actually bans limited liability partnerships."
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General
Book on “Introduction to Intellectual Property”: Ghana's youth ought to monetize their creativity – IP Attorney
Book on “Introduction to Intellectual Property”: Ghana's youth ought to monetize their creativity – IP Attorney
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Supreme Court News
Voting right of Deputy Speaker: Judgment is per incuriam - Abdulai files for review
On March 9, 2022, the ordinary Bench of the apex Court held inter alia that the Deputy Speaker could count himself for purposes of a quorum and is entitled to an original vote.
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Tech
E-Discovery's Mental Health Challenges Are Often Silent, But All Too Present
While the suffering may be silent, industry observers note mental health challenges such as stress and burnout are very common.
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General
25 persons undergo drug prevention training programme
“Substance and drug abuse has remained a major fuel for those engaged in prostitution, kidnapping, armed robbery and terrorism. Wherever you find these criminal activities, the use of drugs is also rampant,
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Europe
21st Century Restatement of the principle in Kponuglo v. Kodadja
The ratio of that decision is that where a person in a land suit claims damages for trespass and an injunction against further trespass, he puts his title in issue.
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General
Don’t breach PFM Act; $1bn IMF SDR must go through Parliament – Tekper to Ofori-Atta
The IMF Board earlier this month, approved $650billion worth in SDR to support member-countries in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
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General
FDA warns against illegal importation of COVID-19 vaccines
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is cautioning importers against bringing COVID-19 vaccines into the country.
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General
UBIDS graduates 70 law students, ready to run Pre-Bar programme from September
The General Legal Council has approved the university to run the programme under the Legal Education Act, 2026.
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Others
The Transitional Provisions in Section 88(3) of the Legal Education Reform Act & Matters-Dafeamekpor writes
The purpose of this provision is to secure eligibility for current students whilst the new legal restructuring mechanisms are triggered for professional legal training
Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor (Hon)
General
Ghana’s Legal Education Reform: Understanding the Shift from Makola Law
This write-up is not intended as a criticism of either system. Its purpose is simply to help readers understand the differences between the current Makola system and the new reform model, and to appreciate what changes may lie ahead.
Richard Osei Boateng
Tech
UK’s biggest law firms race to lead AI adoption
The biggest firms are also stacking their teams with AI specialists: among the top 20, those with a head of AI have grown from 35% of firms to 45% in the last year.
LawGazette