Tag: Justice Reform
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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Restores the Death Penalty as Sahel Security Crisis Drives Tougher Laws
Burkina Faso has restored the death penalty after abolishing it in 2018, with terrorism, espionage, high treason and other serious offenses now potentially carrying capital punishment. The policy follows years of jihadist violence and reflects the military government’s broader emphasis on security, sovereignty and stronger state authority.
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🇬🇭 President Mahama Signs 10 Bills Into Law as Ghana Advances Economic and Legal Reforms
ACCRA, GHANA — President John Dramani Mahama has signed 10 Bills into law, marking another significant step in the government’s efforts to strengthen Ghana’s legal and economic framework while improving public revenue mobilisation, reforming aspects of the justice system and supporting domestic industry. The legislation forms part of a broader government agenda aimed at addressing…