Africa
Zambians demand harsher penalties amid surge in child rape cases
Sparked by several harrowing reports, the protest reflected widespread anger over the brutality of the incidents—some of which resulted in the deaths of young victims.
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Business
GRA orders immediate compliance as government scraps 1% E-Levy
Effective from 12:00 AM on April 2, 2025, all banks, fintech companies, and mobile money operators are required to stop charging the E-Levy. Institutions are also expected to promptly refund any deductions made on or after this date.
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Minority Leader accuses government, court of targeting Akwatia MP
Afenyo-Markin strongly criticized the move, calling it an abuse of power. "The attempt to arrest Ernest Yaw Kumi is a clear case of collusion between the government and the judiciary."
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Best Law Firms to Work For in 2025
After analyzing responses from lawyers, associates, and support staff, we’ve identified the standout firms that are setting new benchmarks for workplace excellence in 2025.
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Courts
Ken Ofori-Atta sues Special Prosecutor over "Wanted" declaration
n his lawsuit, Ofori-Atta contends that the OSP exceeded its legal mandate by making such pronouncements through a media briefing.
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Comply with Asset Declaration law-Mahama urges appointees
The Public Office Holders (Declaration of Assets and Disqualification) Act, of 1998 (Act 550) mandates public officials to declare their assets and liabilities upon assuming office.
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Courts
Ofori-Atta's lawsuit renews calls to review outdated search laws-Kpebu
Ofori-Atta filed a suit at the High Court, accusing DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah of violating his right to privacy by forcibly entering his residence in Cantonments on February 11, 2025.
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Government to Lay Guidelines for Cultivation and Management of Cannabis for Approval in 2025
In July 2022, the Supreme Court of Ghana ruled in a 4-3 majority decision that the inclusion of Section 43 in the Act was unconstitutional, citing procedural flaws in its passage. However, experts believe that the successful implementation...
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Courts
Philippines ex-President arrested amid ICC arrest warrant
Duterte, 79, was detained upon landing at Manila’s international airport after returning from a campaign visit to Hong Kong on Tuesday.
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Indonesian TikToker Jailed for telling Jesus picture on phone to cut his hair
Ratu Thalisa, a popular TikToker with over 442,000 followers, was responding to a viewer's comment urging her to cut her hair to appear more masculine.
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Courts
Businessman in court for allegedly using dinking spot to facilitate cannabis trade
Presiding over the case, Judge Isaac Addo granted Donkor bail set at GH¢50,000, requiring two sureties. The case has been adjourned to March 31, 2025.
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US
Elon Musk Hires Top NYC Lawyer to Fight Alleged Ex Over Paternity Dispute
The 26-year-old St.Clair is demanding that Musk undergo a DNA test to confirm he is the father of her child.
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Use of chieftaincy crests number plates by Chiefs; Ministry gives March ultimatum to clamp down
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has described the trend as a significant security risk and warned that such unregistered vehicles will be impounded if
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Are Lawyers in Ghana Buried Head Down When They Die? Debunking the Myth
The notion that lawyers are buried head down in Ghana likely stems from a combination of folklore, societal perceptions, and symbolic interpretations.
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It's time to review exemptions in juror selection-Justice Asare-Botwe
According to her, the Criminal Offences (Procedure) Act (Act 30), which was passed in 1960, was enacted at a time when the nation’s literate population was significantly lower than it is today.
Richard Osei Boateng
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On OSP v Ofori-Atta:No room for double jeopardy under Ghanaian law – Justice Srem-Sai
Addressing concerns about repeated prosecutions, he emphasized that once a person is acquitted by a competent court, they cannot face another trial for the same matter.
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Business
German court rules Birkenstock sandals are not art
The well-known brand argued that its signature cork-soled sandals should be considered art, providing stronger legal safeguards against imitation products.
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Africa
Liberia:450 officials suspended for failing to declare assets
According to a statement from the presidency, those affected will be suspended without pay for a month or until they comply with the asset declaration mandate set by the country’s anti-corruption agency.
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Courts
Plaintiff discontinues case against appointment of new GRA Boss
A notice of discontinuance and withdrawal signed by solicitors at Collins Danso Law Chambers indicates; “ Please take note that the Plaintiff herein wholly discontinues and withdraws the whole action against the defendants herein
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Crime
GJA gives authorities March ultimatum for action on Ahmed Suale murder
Should this deadline pass without progress, the Association has vowed to take the case to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice.
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