Courts
Koforidua:Court restrains NPP’s Ernest Kumi from holding himself as MP-elect
This decision comes three weeks after the Electoral Commission (EC) declared Mr. Kumi the winner of the parliamentary race.
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NPP expels Cynthia Morrison, 280 others
The affected individuals have been indefinitely prohibited from identifying as members of the party, holding any party positions, participating in meetings or events, and using NPP symbols or flags.
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Africa
Ex-Guinean minister jailed 5 years for corruption
Diané, who was a defense minister from 2015 to 2021 under former President Alpha Condé, faced charges as part of a wider anti-corruption campaign initiated by the country’s military leadership.
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US
To ban or not ban; US Supreme Court to hear TikTok challenge
The US government has raised concerns about TikTok’s alleged connections to the Chinese government, claims that both the app and its parent company, ByteDance, have consistently denied.
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Ensuring gender equity in employment: Private sector employers to face jail if
Specifically, any such private employer may be fined between five hundred and one thousand penalty units, which in monetary terms equals six thousand and twelve thousand Cedis, respectively.
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Europe
French Court fines author €8,400 for downplaying Rwandan Genocide
The 60-year-old author received a fine of €8,400 ($8,900; £7,000), while his publisher, Damien Serieyx of Éditions du Toucan, was fined €5,000.
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CHRAJ deploys 300 observers for election 2024
These observers will be stationed at polling stations within areas where the commission operates to oversee issues related to citizens’ right to vote.
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Courts
Hung Jury in J.B.Danquah murder trial as Judge orders retrial of ‘Sexy Don Don’
By the 4: 3 decision, the jury stands discharged, and thus per Section 286 of the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure) Act, 1960(Act 30), whenever the jury is discharged, the accused person shall be detained in custody or released on bai...
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General
Bagbin recalls Parliament, expected to sit on December 16
This announcement was made public through a notice issued on December 2, signed by Speaker Bagbin.
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General
Judiciary fully prepared to handle election-related disputes-Chief Justice
During the signing of the 2024 Presidential Elections Peace Pact, she assured all stakeholders, including the international community, that the judiciary would handle election-related issues with fairness and efficiency.
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ECOWAS court faults Ghana for violating fundamental rights of New Force’s spokesperson
The court ruled that Ghana had violated Ms. Abbiusi's rights through wrongful arrest, repeated rearrests, and unlawful deportation in December 2023.
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IGP outlines robust security measures ahead of election 2024
During a meeting with key stakeholders at the Police Headquarters yesterday, Dr. Dampare outlined the measures being implemented to maintain law and order throughout the electoral process.
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Ugandan opposition figure reportedly detained
In a post on X, Winnie Byanyima wrote that her husband had been seized in Kenya's capital Nairobi last Saturday during a book launch event.
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Business
Mali wins $160m in gold mining dispute against Australian company
The decision follows the unexpected detention of the company's CEO, Terry Holohan, and two other employees during a trip to the capital, Bamako, intended for what was expected to be routine discussions.
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Supreme Court News
4 MP vacant seats- Afenyo-Markin wins at Supreme Court
In a 5-2 majority with Amadu JSC and Lovelace-Johnson JSC dissenting, the court noted that “the plaintiff's action succeeds.” indicating that its full reasoning will be available on November 13, 2024.
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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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Courts
Dafeamekpor goes to High Court, wants Speaker to affirm vacant seat ruling
In his suit, Dafeamekpor requests that the court mandate the Speaker to clarify whether four seats in Parliament, currently unoccupied, are still considered held by their former occupants.
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Parliament to pass Int'l Transactions and Natural Resources Agreements Bill
To tackle these challenges, lawmakers are working on the International Transactions and Natural Resources Agreements Bill, 2024.
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Prof Ahwoi outlines reform action plan for Ghana's local government
He called for the revival of the Inter-ministerial Coordinating Committee to support the decentralization process in Ghana.
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Courts
Mornah suit against EC disqualification fails at High Court
The ruling, issued on Monday, October 21, represents a major blow for Mornah and his party as the December election approaches.
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