Courts
Court admits video footage in Akonta Mining trial
The footage is contained on a pen drive and was referenced in the witness statement of former Western Regional Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah.
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Attorney-General backs suit seeking voting rights for all party members in primaries
In a 19-page statement of case filed on Monday, May 25, 2026, Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai urged the court to uphold the claims made by three senior statespersons: Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe and Dr...
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General
AWLA urges Parliament to pass marital property law
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, AWLA Executive Director Effiba Amihere said Parliament has failed to act despite a constitutional duty to regulate the property rights of spouses.
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Attorney-General opposes bid to remove Wesley Girls board from religious right case
In its response, the state argues that the board is a real and existing legal body and can therefore properly be sued.
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Supreme Court to hear Wesley Girls' religious rights case on April 21
The case was brought by Shafic Osman, who wants the court to rule that policies said to affect Muslim students at the school violate the 1992 Constitution.
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Africa
GIMPA law dean urges African lawyers to drive institutional reform
Dr Kwaku Agyeman-Budu made the remarks while delivering a keynote address at a symposium organised by the African Law Association at New York University on 6 March 2026.
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Courts
How 11-year relationship secured girlfriend beneficial interest in man’s East Legon property
The decision, delivered on 16 February 2026 by Her Ladyship Justice Sedinam Awo Kwadam, arose from a dispute between Vince Kontoh and Ernestina Torgbor, where the Plaintiff sought to eject the Defendant from a property located at Nortey Loo...
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Courts
Why OSP was denied freezing confirmation of Sledge, others' assets
Presided over by Justice Samuel D. Kotey, the court held that the OSP failed to lay a proper criminal foundation for its action.
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Business
Mahama orders full review of NLA–KGL lottery deal
In a directive dated 24 December 2025 and addressed to the Ministry of Finance, the President called for the agreement to be re-examined to guarantee value for money, safeguard the public interest and ensure strict adherence to Ghana’s lega...
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‘Next of kin’ does not grant inheritance rights – Lawyer
He stressed that this could only be possible if the next of kin is listed in a Will as a beneficiary, holds a Power of Attorney, or is an immediate relative, such as a spouse or child.
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US
Trump sues BBC for billions over edited 6 January speech
Court papers filed in Florida say Mr Trump is claiming $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages on each of two counts – defamation and violation of a trade practices law.
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Parliament passes bill to guarantee free education for PWDs, special needs learners
The bill, passed on Thursday, 11 December 2025, also formally anchors the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy in law, turning what had been policy commitments into enforceable statutory entitlements.
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Courts
Daddy Lumba's body belongs to the family, not the spouse-Kumasi High Court
In her decision, Justice Smith Arthur held that Ghanaian customary law governs such matters, and that the matrilineal family of the deceased retains entitlement to the body and all associated funeral rites.
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US
US Supreme Court to rule on gun rights for illegal drug users
The case comes after a federal appeals court in Texas ruled in favour of Ali Hemani, who was charged under a law that prohibits unlawful drug users from possessing guns.
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General
Thaddeus Sory Writes: Judicial Independence or Judicial impunity
The Chief Justice has been removed from office. This is subject to any rights she may legitimately assert at law against her removal. I acknowledge that.
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Tech
Communication Ministry to table bill against online fraud, fake news, hate speech
Once passed, the legislation will target rising cyber-related crimes, including online fraud, scams, harassment, and blackmail, which violate the rights and safety of digital users.
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Courts
Bail denied for Nkwanta riot suspects as court cites ongoing tensions
Presiding over the case, Judge Isaac Addo rejected the bail application after strong opposition from the prosecution.
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Legal Aid eyes 24-hour legal support under Government’s economic policy
Speaking at the Greater Accra Law Week conference on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Mr. Folie revealed that the Legal Aid Service is exploring the creation of a 24-hour legal call centre, which would allow Ghanaians to reach lawyers at any time f...
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US
White House accuses Harvard of Jewish students civil rights violation
In a strongly worded letter to Harvard President Alan Garber, the administration alleged the university showed "deliberate indifference" to a growing number of antisemitic incidents reported by students.
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Courts
Makola trader sues Telecel over alleged breach of privacy
Filed on May 23, 2025, through her lawyer Bernard Owiredu Donkor of Thompson Law Consult, Madam Abbey contends that Telecel used her likeness in marketing its 'Telecel Red Save' product without her knowledge or permission.
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