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Justice on Trial: Ghana Bar Challenges Presidential Suspension of Chief Justice
In what is shaping up to be a constitutional standoff, the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has boldly condemned President John…
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When the Gavel Quivers: Ghana’s Chief Justice Suspended Amid Controversy
In an unexpected and unprecedented move, Ghana’s sitting President, John Dramani Mahama, on April 22, 2025, suspended Chief Justice Gertrude…
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The African Lawyer’s Dilemma: Staying or Leaving?
A Story of Choices, Sacrifices, and the Search for a Better Future The Exodus of Africa’s Legal Minds When Tunde Okoye graduated…
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The Making of a Judge: How Africa’s Top Judges Were Molded
Behind the bench, adorned in robes of authority, Africa’s top judges represent the pinnacle of legal wisdom, integrity, and justice.…
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Corruption & the Law: Can the Legal System Truly Tackle Political Corruption?
Corruption remains a stubborn stain on Africa’s political and economic landscape. From procurement fraud to embezzlement of public funds, the…
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The Trial of Defiance: Kizza Besigye, Justice, and the Politics of Power in Uganda
In Uganda’s turbulent political history, few figures have embodied the spirit of resistance like Dr. Kifefe Kizza-Besigye. A physician-turned-politician, once…
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Uganda’s Legal Showdown: ULS vs. Judiciary – A Battle for Justice or Contempt of Court?
In February 2025, a significant legal confrontation emerged between the Uganda Law Society (ULS) and the nation’s judiciary, centering on…
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Nolle Prosequi in Ghana: A Legal Tool Under Scrutiny and Its Implications for African Democracy
In recent times, Ghana’s Attorney General has invoked the legal principle of nolle prosequi to discontinue high-profile cases against political…
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