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Tag: Criminal Justice

  • Ghana to Host Liberia’s War and Economic Crimes Court: A Milestone for Justice

    Discover how Ghana’s role in hosting Liberia’s War and Economic Crimes Court signifies a step towards justice, accountability, and healing for victims of the civil conflict. Explore the challenges and expectations associated with this crucial judicial process. Ghana has been chosen as the pivotal venue for the establishment of Liberia’s War and Economic Crimes Court,…

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  • Nigeria to join BRICS in next two years – FM

    The African nation sees membership as a way to make its voice heard on the global stage Nigeria’s foreign minister has announced that the country intends to become a member of the BRICS group of nations within the next two years, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. Yusuf Tuggar added that the move is part of the Nigerian…

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  • Guinea detains French journalist Thomas Dietrich

    Authorities in Guinea Conakry arrested Sunday January 14 in capital Conakry French journalist Thomas Dietrich who has been in the West African country to investigate state-run fuel company Société Nationale des Pétroles (SONAP), following a deadly explosion at the country’s main fuel terminal that killed 24 people. Dietrich was arrested at his hotel. Authorities did…

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  • Three West African Nations Withdraw from ECOWAS, Citing “Inhumane” Sanctions

    In a surprise move that sent shockwaves through the region, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 28th, 2024. This unprecedented decision followed months of tensions with the regional bloc, stemming from the military coups that brought the current governments to power…

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  • International Criminal Court Suffers Cyberattack

    The International Criminal Court (ICC) revealed that it suffered a cyberattack last week and is investigating the incident with the assistance of Dutch authorities. The ICC said it detected activity that was affecting its information systems and then took steps to respond and mitigate the impact. The Court said that it plans to strengthen its cybersecurity…

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