Business
U.S. Court strikes down Trump trade tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade, based in Manhattan, held that the White House misapplied emergency powers when it imposed tariffs on a broad range of countries.
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Courts
Bench warrant issued for police officer accused in ₵1.6m recruitment scam
The warrant, dated May 13, 2025, and signed by Presiding Judge Prince Osei Owusu, commands that Constable Appiah, who is attached to the National Formed Police Unit in Tesano, Accra, be apprehended immediately and brought before the court.
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Law faculties to train own lawyers, twice a year bar exam under new Legal Education Bill-Dafeamkpor
Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, described the current legal training structure as monopolistic and plagued by corruption. A lawyer himself...
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New rules on the removal of Superior court justices in the offing-Ayariga
Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, May 27, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga announced that the upcoming reforms would offer clear, structured guidelines for addressing judicial misconduct, ensuring both accountability and the protection of ju...
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Europe
Canadian man jailed for stealing iconic Churchill portrait
The stolen image—famously known as The Roaring Lion—was an original print taken by renowned photographer Yousuf Karsh in 1941, capturing Churchill's stern expression moments after addressing the Canadian parliament. The portrait is so iconi...
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Courts
The Adu Boahene GHS 49M NSB case and matters arising
He therefore ordered the prosecution to file all outstanding disclosures by June 2, after missing a previously set deadline of May 20.
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Business
How staff of Ghana's Washington embassy were dismissed, others suspended over corruption scandal
In a statement shared via social media on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Minister announced the immediate dismissal of Fred Kwarteng, a locally recruited IT staffer, who allegedly masterminded a fraudulent scheme that siphoned unauthorized fees...
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Courts
Caring for sick ex-husband does not entitle woman to his estate – High Court
Presided over by Justice Patricia Quansah, the court held that once the plaintiff’s 2004 petition for divorce was granted by the High Court in 2005, her legal status as wife ceased.
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Old Tafo MP petitions ILO ‘politically-motivated' sacking of public workers
In his petition, the MP alleges that the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is orchestrating dismissals across the civil and public service, bypassing lawful procedures and replacing affected staff with politically aligne...
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Crime
63 prison graduates unable to do national service over inability to acquire Ghana card
The revelation was made during a visit by Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to the prison on Monday, where one of the 63 affected inmates, incarcerated for 13 years, appealed to the committee for urgent intervention.
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Africa
Uganda passes controversial law restoring military trials for civilians
The decision, made on Tuesday, directly contradicts a Supreme Court ruling issued in January 2025 that barred the practice, declaring it unconstitutional and unfair.
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Africa
Ex-DR Congo PM sentenced to 10 years’ forced labour over $245M embezzlement scandal
The Constitutional Court delivered its verdict on Tuesday, also convicting Deogratias Mutombo, ex-governor of the country’s central bank, who received a five-year forced labour sentence.
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Courts
Suspended CJ seeks injunction against Committee probing her removal
The Chief Justice, currently under suspension, is asking the apex court to place a temporary freeze on the committee’s operations while her case is being determined
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Crime
Police seize excavators in anti-galamsey raid in Samreboï
The operation, spearheaded by the Police Service’s Special Operations Unit, was initiated after actionable intelligence pointed to the movement of illicit mining machinery outside Samreboï, in Ghana’s Western Region.
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Courts
Driver granted GH¢70,000 bail for allegedly causing pedestrian’s death at Odorkor
Takyi, charged with careless and inconsiderate driving and negligently causing harm, made his first court appearance this week.
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Courts
South Dayi MP Dafeamekpor sues Assin South MP for defamation
The suit, filed at the High Court, arises from a post made by Rev. Fordjour on May 8, 2025, via the platform “X” (formerly Twitter), in which he called on Mr. Dafeamekpor—citing his role as Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislati...
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Grounding the ”Kotoka Clause”—Why Swearing in an Acting President for Travel Is a Constitutional Folly
The Constitution speaks plainly. The Speaker does not act unless both the President and Vice-President are truly unable to govern—not merely out of town.
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Courts
Illegal miner jailed 20 years for stabbing okada rider to death, stealing motorbike
The convict, Jacob Dari—popularly known as “Jaybad”—pleaded guilty to robbery before the court presided over by Judge Hathia Ama.
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Africa
Meet Lesego Chombo: Beauty queen, lawyer, Botswana’s youngest minister
Her appointment as Minister for Youth and Gender by newly elected President Duma Boko came on the heels of a sweeping political change that ended 58 years of continuous rule by the former administration.
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Courts
California man sentenced 12 years for $17 million Medicare Hospice fraud scheme
Petros Fichidzhyan, 44, of Granada Hills, was sentenced in federal court to 12 years in prison. He was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay over $17 million in restitution.
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