General
International Labour Organization elects first African and former PM of Togo as new Director-General
Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, a Togolese national, takes over from United Kingdom's Guy Ryder, who has held the position since 2012.
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Results for "human rights issues"
2492 results.
General
266,000 abortions recorded in Ghana in 4 years
The study analyses rates from 2015 to 2019, with the aim of providing deeper insights into access to sexual and reproductive health services in countries of all income levels across the globe.
GNA
Africa
‘Ogoni nine’ Nigerian widows lose case against oil giant Shell
The widows believe a Nigerian operating company, that was part of the Shell group, had bribed the witnesses whose statements led to the conviction and hanging of their husbands.
BBC
Courts
Court adjourns case against suspended Sekondi-Takoradi MCE
The MCE was arrested for an alleged motor offense, verbal assault, and offensive conduct against a Police Officer in his line of duty.
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General
Former Prisons Director suggests name change of Ghana Prisons Service to Correctional Service
The former Director-General of the Prison Service says the name change will enable prisoners transform in a way that will make them properly integrated into society.
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General
Hon. Sosu appointed Executive Member of African Bar Association
Also a lawyer, Mr. Sosu has been specifically appointed to the position of Vice-Chairman of the Trade, Investment, and Business Immigration Committee of the association.
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Courts
Court dismisses application against CHRAJ by former PPA CEO
However, the court presided over by Justice Elfreda Amy Dankyiin in her ruling said “analysing the facts of the case and applying the relevant laws and cases stated supra this court is of the opinion there has been no breach of natural just...
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General
Parliament resumes public hearings on anti-gay bill
This would be the third hearing of the committee to listen to presentations from groups who submitted memos either in support of the bill or otherwise.
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General
Airport Christmas trees procurement: Journalist petitions CHRAJ
In the petition, Mr. Amenga-Etego argues that the Board Chairman, Paul Adom-Otchere, failed to invite at least three vendors to submit bids for the procurement of the Christmas trees, that the total value of the decorations is above the thr...
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Africa
Botswana court upholds ruling decriminalising gay sex
Laws outlawing same-sex relations exist in majority of the 54 African countries.
General
ECOWAS Court: President calls for more judges
“It is not advisable to model the tenure of the judges of the Court in line with that of the tenure of the commissioners in the Commission, who are political appointees.
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Europe
Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group
“NSO group will continue to advocate for the truth.”
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General
Constitutional review: reckless to place an amendment option under current government – Srem-Sai
What aspects of it should we change to improve it.
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Courts
Case of 143 Law School applicants, GLC adjourned to November 19
The Court has meanwhile adjourned proceedings to November 19.
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General
Parliament to consider memos on anti-LGBTQI+ Bill this week
he anti-LGBTQ bill has generated debates all over the country and beyond. Initiated by eight members of Parliament, it seeks to criminalize LGBTQI+ activities and advocacy.
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Europe
Blatter, Platini charged with fraud
Mr Blatter and Mr Platini now face trial at a court in Bellinzona
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General
Ghana affirms commitment towards implementation of African Court’s decision
The African Court shall not receive any petition under article 5(3) involving a State which has not made such a declaration.”
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General
Amend Act that established GLC – H Kwasi Prempeh to Parliament
“Parliament makes decisions in a number of ways they can pass a bill, if signed it becomes an Act of Parliament. It also operates by passing resolutions. Some of the resolutions are binding, some are not binding.
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Crime
Don’t give money to police officers on the streets – ACP Kwesi Ofori tells public
ACP Kwesi Ofori, interacting with host of Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini, stated that the current administration headed by Inspector General of Police (IGP), George Akuffo Dampare is keen to ensure corrupt practices in the country are quas...
Joy Online
Courts
Case of 143 Law School applicants, GLC adjourned to November 9
Moreover, an advertisement to this effect was published on May 14, 2021, in the Daily Graphic as part of an invitation for applications from qualified LLB graduates for admission into the Ghana School of Law.
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