Africa
Nigerian lawyer wins 2022 prestigious Goldman environmental prize
The seven recipients of the 2022 award come from across the world and are being honored for taking "extraordinary measures to protect our planet".
BBC
Results for "Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development"
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Africa
Central African Republic adopts bitcoin as legal tender
The text of the new legislation covers the use of crypto-currencies and those who use them, in online trade, "smart contracts... by blockchain technology and "all electronic transactions.” According to the statement, cryptocurrency exchange...
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Crime
Police arrest British national for assaulting fire officer and journalist
The suspect operates a mini restaurant around his shop in Sunyani.
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Crime
COVID-19 protocols breached: Two women fined GH¢2,800 for organising strip dancing night
The two women, Selina Dede and Alberta Abrokwa were fined GH¢2,800 for organising a strip dancing night and in default, the convicted persons would serve 6 months imprisonment each.
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General
Social distancing not applicable in Sunyani Central Prison
The social distancing compliance against the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVD-19) has not been applicable at the cells of the Sunyani Central Prison (SCP) because of overcrowding population of the inmates.
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General
Parliament’s Human Rights Committee demands swift action to end witch hunts
In a statement on August 10, the Committee commended the relentless efforts of individuals, NGOs, and governments working to eliminate witchcraft accusations and related abuses in Ghana and beyond.
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General
He engaged in influence peddling, not crime; OSP closes Adu Boahen case
According to the office, the act of Adu Boahen contained in the Tiger PI documentary amounted to influence peddling, which is not criminally prohibited.
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General
Use ADR to enhance National Cohesion and Peaceful Coexistence
“I will advise every community leader to discourage the youths from engaging in acts that may lead to distortion of the peace we have in this country”
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Asia
Malaysia summons Chinese envoy over South China Sea ‘encroachment’
According to the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative China has 27 outposts in the disputed waters and also controls Scarborough Shoal, which it seized from the Philippines in 2012.
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Others
Iran court orders US To pay $50bn for assassinating its top General Qasem Soleimani
Then-US president Donald Trump ordered a drone strike near Baghdad airport that killed General Qasem Soleimani, 62, and his Iraqi lieutenant Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis on January 3, 2020.
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General
Future Mahama government will expand access to legal education – Sammy Gyamfi tells prospective lawyers
Mr Sammy Gyamfi is confident of the NDC returning to power in 2024 to give meaning to what he regards as a true legal education reforms
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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
Man in Nigeria who put himself up for sale arrested
Hisbah Commander Harun Ibn Sina confirmed the arrest to the BBC, adding that Aliyu Na Idris’ actions were forbidden
BBC
Courts
Attorney General defends “stringent” bail terms for ex-appointees facing probes
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, Dr Ayine rejected claims that law enforcement agencies were acting unfairly, saying the measures were necessary to ensure suspects do not abscond while their cases proceed.
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Africa
Namibia's Supreme Court gives legal status to same-sex marriages
The court ruled that the marriages of two same-sex couples who got married in South Africa and Germany, respectively, must be recognised in Namibia
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US
Federal Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate fired government workers
Judge William Alsup condemned the mass terminations, asserting they were a deliberate attempt to sidestep legal protocols for workforce reductions.
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General
Former AG describes recent case withdrawals as ploy to whitewash NDC officials
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, February 14, 2025, Mr. Dame criticized the government’s recent decision to discontinue several long-standing legal proceedings
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Courts
Ambulance case: Gov’t breached contract clause on LCs-Jakpa
During cross-examination by the Attorney-General, Richard Jakpa explained that the government breached clause 5.1 by directly establishing the LC with Big Sea.
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Supreme Court News
Strike out portions of Sections 13, 172, and 177 of the Companies Act – Lawyer sues AG at Supreme Court
An order deleting, expunging, or striking out the said subsection sections from the said Act on grounds that they are unconstitutional.
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General
IGP Akuffo Dampare’s fidelity to law: Samson’s Take
don’t know what your motivation is, but I know those who know better and mean well for this country are gladdened by the action that sends the right signals to all that those who break the law will not be spared regardless of who they are o...
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