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Africa
The charges stem from allegations that Kabila secretly supported the M23 rebel group, blamed for mass killings, torture, sexual violence, and the takeover of vast areas in eastern DRC.
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Crime
The court determined that Tang accepted illicit payments in cash and assets valued at more than 268 million yuan (about $37.6 million) across multiple official roles he held between 2007 and 2024.
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Courts
Justice Torkornoo was removed from office as Chief Justice and as a Justice of the Supreme Court on September 1, 2025, after a committee set up under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution found her guilty of stated misbehaviour.
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General
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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Africa
Over recent months, Gnakadé has published articles urging Gnassingbé to step aside for “a peaceful, inclusive, and national transition,” while also voicing her support for ongoing demonstrations.
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Africa
Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech announced on Thursday that the charges stem from a March assault on an army base in Nasir, carried out by the White Army militia—a group largely made up of fighters from Machar’s Nuer ethnic group.
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Supreme Court News
In an exclusive interview with JoyNews, Justice Atuguba clarified that under the Ghanaian constitution, removal from the position of Chief Justice also eliminates the individual's tenure as a justice of the apex court.
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Courts
Justice Jephthah Appau said the courts would apply the full force of the law to offenders as a deterrent to others. He noted that such acts not only breached the Lands Act, 2020 (Act 1036) but also created unnecessary disputes and tarnished...
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Courts
Justice Torkornoo, who is facing impeachment proceedings under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, filed a certiorari application claiming the process violates her fundamental human rights.
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General
In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, a panel of three justices held that Nigeria’s application for a revision of the Court’s earlier decision lacked merit and failed to meet the legal threshold for reconsideration.
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Europe
According to reports from French broadcaster BFMTV, the escapee took advantage of his cellmate’s release, managing to smuggle himself out unnoticed.
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General
During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, 2025, Justice Dzamefe stated unequivocally that he sees no merit in extending the working years of judges at the Supreme and Appeal Courts.
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Supreme Court News
The 5-member panel of the apex court sitting on June 11, also annulled the bench warrant issued by the Koforidua High Court for Mr Kumi's arrest.
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Courts
Presiding Judge, Justice Kwame Asante, granted the adjournment on Thursday following a request by state prosecutors who disclosed that plea discussions with Owusu’s lawyers were at an advanced stage.
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Africa
The decision, made on Tuesday, directly contradicts a Supreme Court ruling issued in January 2025 that barred the practice, declaring it unconstitutional and unfair.
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General
Appearing on Newsfile on Saturday, Ms. Dapaah stated that after carefully examining the three petitions submitted to President John Mahama for the Chief Justice’s removal, she found them lacking merit.
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Africa
The arrest, which reportedly occurred earlier this week, is linked to France’s investigation into the abduction of Amir Boukhors, a well-known critic of the Algerian regime.
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Africa
Initially sentenced to death by a military tribunal, their punishments were reduced to life imprisonment just last week. According to U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the individuals are now under U.S. custody.
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US
Renowned as the world’s most prestigious moot court competition, the Jessup moot challenges law students globally to grapple with complex issues in international law. This year saw record-breaking participation, with 805 teams from 104 juri...
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Crime
According to a press statement issued by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Foster Owusu, the arrest was made on April 2, 2025, following a formal report received by the police.
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