Supreme Court News
Speaker refers fresh Supreme Court nominees to Appointment Committee
During sittings on Monday, July 22, Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin announced their nomination following a formal communication from the President.
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General
Yaw Sarpong Boateng elected Vice Chairperson of African Network of Information Commissions
This is a noteworthy achievement for Ghana that underscores the nation’s dedication to transparency and accountability.
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Business
EOCO Boss elected Chair of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa
Her election took place during the 14th Commonwealth Regional Conference for Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa, hosted in Accra, Ghana.
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Tech
Unlocking the power of legal tech: Why african lawyers can't afford to miss out
Legal tech isn't just a buzzword, but rather a game-changer for lawyers across Africa.
Deedat Kamil
Africa
Israeli intelligence trying to intimidate me - South Africa minister
Ms Pandor on Thursday told the Mail & Guardian news website that she was concerned about the safety of her family after having been targeted on social media.
BBC
Africa
Uganda judge who voted against all SA's measures in genocide case takes over as ICJ vice-president
The judge recently caused controversy in the international community when she ruled against emergency measures requested by South Africa against Israel over the war in Gaza.
BBC
Africa
Niger coup leaders repeal law against migrant smuggling
The legislation allowed authorities to take action against smugglers who transported migrants through Niger's vast desert on to Libya and Europe.
BBC
Tech
US to remove Uganda and three other African countries from Agoa trade deal
The countries were either involved in "gross violations" of human rights or not making progress towards democratic rule, the president said.
BBC
General
Building Your own Legal Empire: Dare to be Different -Lawyer Maxwell Opoku-Agyemang writes
I remember at the Faculty of Law University of Ghana at our time, the most popular electives were Trade and Investment Law, Commercial Law, Private International Law. However, I chose with few others to study Natural Resources Law.
Maxwell Opoku-Agyemang, Former Director of the Ghana School of Law
Courts
“I think she is an exquisite specimen of creation”: The ex-wife who shook the divorce proceedings
"I sat and watched Susan the ex-wife come in and go out of court. I think she is an exquisite specimen not only of womanhood but of creation itself. Twenty (20) years of her youthful and fruitful life is now wasted," the trial court observe...
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Africa
'Bogus TikTok doctor' under fire in South Africa
The bogus doctor, reported to be in his 20s, appears on the app wearing scrubs in a public hospital, giving medical advice to TikTokers. Authorities have opened up a criminal case against the man, saying it is a criminal offence to practise...
BBC
Africa
Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV
Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation's borders
BBC
General
N. Dowuona and Company adjudged Ghana Law Firm of the year
The award recognizes a law firm’s pre-eminence in key jurisdictions in the African region and achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth, and excellence in client service
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General
Justice Sir Dennis Adjei elected 2022-23 Fellow of the Inns of Court
His selection like others, was based on votes by the Selection Committee of the Inns of Court made up of the Director, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Professor Carl Stychin, and four others from the Inner Temple, Gray’s Inn, Lincoln’s...
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Africa
Nigeria: Interpol arrests 75 suspected cyber criminals linked to Nigeria's Black Axe Cult
The coordinated operation targeted Black Axe cells - one of Nigeria's mightiest criminal groups - as well as others from West Africa.
AllAfrica
General
UG School of Law to launch ‘Africa Data Protection Law and Policy Centre’
The Centre, which is expected to be launched officially on Thursday, September 14, 2022, will be a knowledge hub that will receive issues relating to data in the country and beyond, conduct academic research, and contribute effectively to p...
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Africa
South Africa: Minimum age for capacity of criminal intent in children increased
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development explained that this has brought South Africa in line with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
AllAfrica
General
Deaths from terrorist attacks continue to rise despite marginal decline in attacks
Terrorist attacks have in recent times been widespread in the West African region
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Africa
$10 billion arbitral award underscores need for ADR’s consolidation in Nigeria
$10 billion arbitral award underscores need for ADR’s consolidation in Nigeria
The Guardian Nigeria
Supreme Court News
SC ruling on Deputy Speakers’ right to vote in accord with International best practices-Attorney General
“In England, it is the same. In America, it is the same. In Australia, Canada, everywhere it is the same. Even in Kenya, South Africa, it is the same."
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