Courts
Man who threatened to shoot and injure public officials remanded
Ibrahim Mohammed, who was charged with threat of harm, offensive conduct to breach of peace, and publication of false news, pleaded not guilty before Evelyn Asamoah’s court.
GNA
Results for "2020 Presidential election"
1767 results.
General
JUSAG calls for expedited action on salary review
According to JUSAG, their salary reviews and other allowances should be incorporated into the November 2024 Budget Statement for Parliament to implement in January 2025.
GNA
General
1500 state attorneys needed for effective functioning- AG Dame
According to him, the present number of 300 is woefully inadequate and thus accounts for the inordinate delays in the delivery of its functions.
DL News
General
Who becomes the next GBA President?
Gradually, the race for the top post of the organization is getting to the top spot where the crowns and apparel will be given to the deserving victorious servants to steer the forth from where the Acheampong Boafo administration has brough...
DL News
Business
NLA loses GH¢1bn yearly to illegal lotto operations-DG
Sammi Awuku, the Director-General of the NLA, revealed this in Accra last weekend, stating that the authority has developed several strategies to curb illegal operations and maximize state revenue from lottery proceeds.
DL News
General
Police does not “just” arrest anyone for fake news – IGP
Dr. Dampare said this in reaction to a comment made by Mr. Gayheart Mensah, a Communications Consultant, that the Police were arresting journalists for the publication of fake news and that they had no business to do.
GNA
Tech
7.5 years of NPP, Consumer Protection Bill, no show in Parliament: Appiah Adomako laments
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2016, then in opposition promised in their 2016 Manifesto “to protect Ghanaians from inferior quality goods, products, and services, we will facilitate the passage of a Consumer Protection Law.”
Appiah Kusi Adomako
Courts
Chief, 7 others bailed GHC10k for removing party billboard
The Agona Swedru Magistrate’s Court, presided over by Victor Kusi, granted six of them bail in the sum of GHC10,000.
GNA
Africa
Guinea lawyers on strike
This strike reflects the increasing discontent following the detention of two key activists advocating for a return to democratic governance.
DL News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court defers ruling on interlocutory injunction against Anti-LGBTQI Bill
The five-member panel, presided over by the Chief Justice, indicated that it would give the ruling alongside the substantive application and thus called for an expedited trial of the case.
DL News
Supreme Court News
Injunction motions against Anti-LGBTQI Bill: SC adjourns to July 17 for ruling
The court took this decision after listening to counsels for both applicants to move their respective motions.
DL News
Africa
Racist language leads to suspension of South African MP
Initially, Renaldo Gouws suggested one of the videos was altered and denied its authenticity. However, a DA statement on Thursday confirmed the video was "genuine and not a fake."
DL News
General
Commute death sentence of 184 convicts to life imprisonment- Amnesty Int'l to Gov't
Although Ghana has not executed anyone since 1993, she stressed the need for the government to commute existing death sentences to life imprisonment.
DL News
General
CJ swears in newly elected executives of Kayayei Justice Club
The induction ceremony took place last Tuesday in Accra, marking a pivotal moment in the empowerment of young women through legal education and leadership opportunities.
DL News
General
JUSAG marks 50th Anniversary with a health walk
In an address, the National President, Samuel Afotey Otu, emphasized the importance of upholding professional ethics among members and preserving the independence of the judiciary.
DL News
Africa
Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
Malam Bacai Sanha Jr, 52, planned to use the proceeds to fund his ambitions to become Guinea-Bissau's president through a coup, authorities say.
BBC
Africa
Tunisia court sentences ex-President to 8 years in absentia
Moncef Marzouki was Tunisia's first democratically elected head of government after the Arab Spring in 2011. He has since become a fierce critic of current President Kais Saied.
DW
Africa
Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears
Authorities believe that the suspects conspired with Nigeria's former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele
BBC
Others
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan jailed for leaking state secrets
Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a three-year jail term after being convicted of corruption.
BBC
Africa
Sierra Leone ex-President charged with high treason
The charges come after gunmen recently attacked a barracks and prison in the capital Freetown. Numerous others are also facing similar charges over the incident.
DW