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Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
The bill passed on Wednesday, seeks to criminalise LGBTQ practices and advocacy.
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Africa
AKA murder: Six suspects arrested for South African rapper's killing
The two were gunned down outside a restaurant in Durban a year ago, in a killing that shocked South Africans
BBC
Europe
Hungary’s president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case
Her decision came after more than a week of public outrage after it was revealed that she issued a presidential pardon in April 2023 to a man convicted of hiding a string of child sexual abuses in a state-run children’s home.
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Africa
Zanzibar minister resigns citing poor working conditions
In a statement, Mr Said said he submitted his resignation letter to the islands' President Hussein Mwinyi on Thursday.
BBC
General
CDD Fellow, Prof.Takyiwaa Manuh awarded for efforts towards Human Rights and Rule of Law
The award was presented to her on January 22, 2024, at the residence of the French ambassador to Ghana.
DL News
Others
Japan: Man sentenced to death for Kyoto anime fire which killed 36
The incident, one of Japan's deadliest in recent decades, killed mostly young artists and shocked the anime world.
BBC
Courts
NAM1 pulled gun on us when we demanded our interest - Witness who invested GH¢760k in Menzgold tells court
Priscilla Adu-Boateng, a trader and a single mother with four children, alleged that on January 8, 2020, NAM 1 pulled a gun when she went to his house at Trassaco in Accra with other aggrieved customers
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Africa
Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire rejects fresh criminal charges
Angola's public prosecutor has charged Ms Dos Santos with 12 crimes, including embezzlement and fraud
BBC
General
ECOWAS Court says more than 100 of its judgments have not been enforced
The Court said there were so many challenges that were preventing the enforcement of its judgments.
GNA
Africa
South Africa: Lawyer in Israel genocide case receives hero's welcome at airport
The slightly startled Ngcukaitobi was greeted by hundreds of people who had gathered, waiting for members of South Africa's legal team.
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Africa
Kenyan lawyers protest against Ruto's threats on judges
President Ruto came under a barrage of criticism last week after he threatened to disobey court orders, alleging that some unnamed judges had teamed up with opposition politicians and "cartels" to block his administration's projects.
BBC
US
New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI for 'billions'
The lawsuit, which also names Microsoft as a defendant, says the firms should be held responsible for "billions of dollars" in damages.
BBC
Others
South Korea: Students sue after teacher ends exam 90 seconds early
They are asking for 20 million won ($15,400; £12,000) each - the cost of a year's studying to retake the exam.
BBC
Crime
218 illegal miners arrested between January and December 2023 – Forestry Commission
Out of the number, 24 have been prosecuted and jailed, while the rest await various trials
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General
Parliament commences consideration of LGBTQ+ bill
Although the House did not finish all the proposed amendments to some of the controversial clauses in the bill, a few amendments were effected.
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General
Ghanaians paid GH¢5b cash in bribes to public officials in 2021 – CHRAJ
Corruption cost the global economy around $3.6 trillion according to UN estimates.
GNA
Europe
UK Immigration Minister quits as Sunak unveils new Rwanda Asylum Bill
The government’s ill-fated plan to send some asylum seekers awaiting decisions on their claims to the African nation Rwanda has been the subject of extensive legal challenge since it was announced in April 2022.
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Business
We’ll be better off banning selected products than restricting them – GUTA
President of the association, Dr Joseph Obeng stated that it is important for every country to achieve self-sufficiency, emphasising that the appropriate course of action has become a challenge.
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Crime
Saglemi case: Contractor’s death won’t affect prosecution’s case – Deputy Attorney-General
The contractor, Andrew Clocanas, reportedly died at his Airport Residential Apartment in October 2023.
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Africa
I’m no longer married to my ex, we’re divorced, woman says
She said the marriage, which was contracted under the Urhobo Native Law and Custom, has been dissolved and she has moved on happily, contrary to online publications allegedly sponsored by the estranged husband.
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