Africa
Ivory Coast’s ex-President Gbagbo free to go home after ICC acquittal
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has upheld the acquittal of the Ivory Coast’s ex-President Laurent Gbagbo on charges of crimes against humanity.
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Africa
Court Fines Ethiopian Airlines N7m For Cancelling Flights Without Notice
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has awarded a fine of N6 million as general damages against Ethiopian Airlines Ltd. for cancelling three Nigerians’ flights without due notice to the plaintiffs.
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US
South Dakota Senate passes bill to block transgender women from girls’ sports
The South Dakota state Senate on Monday approved a bill that prevents transgender women from competing in women’s sports at the high school and college level.
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General
Agyapa deal: Amidu was not mandated to submit a report to Akufo-Addo – Godfred Dame
The Minister-designate for Attorney-General and Justice says the former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu was not obliged by law to submit the Risk of Corruption Assessment Report he conducted on the Agyapa Mineral Royalty transaction to Pre...
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Election Petition
Election petition: Jean Mensa won’t testify – Supreme Court
The seven-member panel of the Supreme Court has ruled that the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa is free not to testify in the ongoing election petition.
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Crime
Man returns to prison custody after failing to meet bail conditions
George Owusu, also known as Nana Yaw, who was arrested for attempting to smuggle narcotics into Ankaful Maximum prison last month, would spend more time in prison custody after failing to satisfy the bail terms imposed by a Cape Coast Circu...
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Business
Supporting the legal profession
Legal aid solicitors will benefit from a 10% uplift in legal aid fees and have access to a £9 million fund to help those experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19.
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Others
Three generations, one profession, one family-Story of Koiwah Koi-Larbi, Esq.
Some legacies are inherited. Others must be earned. Mine was both.
Koiwah Koi-Larbi, Esq.
Business
JUSAG declares indefinite strike from November 2, directs members to stay home
Announcing the decision at a press conference on Friday, October 30, JUSAG said repeated attempts to secure government approval for the 2026 salary adjustments had failed, leaving members with no option but to withdraw their services.
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Courts
Businessman bailed GH¢400,000 over alleged US$3.5 million investment fraud
According to the prosecution, Mohammed represented to the complainant that arrangements could be made to transport the investment funds to Nigeria to support the proposed business venture.
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Business
US$8.33m debt: Minerals Commission explains why Northern Ashanti Mines lost mining rights
According to the Commission, the company accumulated millions of dollars in unpaid statutory fees despite receiving notices and opportunities to address the breaches.
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Courts
Two remanded over alleged murder of two-year-old girl at Sefwi Awaso
Appearing before His Worship Lord Delvin Essandoh, the two were remanded to enable the Police to continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged offences.
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General
Ghana, Gambia deepen judicial ties as Chief Justice Faal pays study visit
During the visit, Chief Justice Faal met with the Chief Justice of Ghana, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judicial Secretary, Mr. Musah Ahmed. He also held discussions with the Director and Man...
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Courts
Wontumi’s agents operated mining equipment in Tano Nimiri forest – Investigator tells court
Chief Inspector Eugene Akpo Glover, the fourth prosecution witness in the case, maintained that evidence gathered during investigations linked Wontumi and his company, Akonta Mining Limited, to the alleged illegal mining operations.
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Courts
Lady granted bail over alleged GH¢1.5 million theft from Bishop Obinim
The accused is facing a charge of conspiracy to commit a crime, namely theft, in connection with the alleged disappearance of the money from a safe at the Bishop's Lakeside residence in Accra.
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Courts
Alleged fake lawyer arrested at Nsuta court
He had reportedly appeared in connection with a case before the arrest
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Crime
Suame MP granted enquiry bail in GH¢27 million SIC financial loss probe
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the Office confirmed that the legislator, who also serves as Legal Counsel to the Minority Caucus in Parliament, reported to its premises at exactly 12 noon in response to an invitation to...
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US
Tupac Shakur murder: Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced to 40 years in prison
Davis, 63, received the sentence on Tuesday after being convicted in August of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon.
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Supreme Court News
Late Bantamahene’s Mbrom property belongs to maternal family, not wife and children – Supreme Court
In a judgment delivered on July 29, 2026, the five-member panel of the Supreme Court allowed an appeal brought by Albert Owusu Baah, representing the maternal family, against Mrs. Agnes Owusu Asare, Alex Owusu Asare and two others.
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Courts
Court registrars, clerks directed to promptly notify parties of cancelled sittings
The directive, which takes immediate effect, requires court officials to communicate such changes through digital platforms, including WhatsApp, SMS and email, to ensure that affected parties receive timely notification.
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