Ghana suspends seven high court judges over corruption accusations

Ghana's government suspended seven out of 12 high court judges on Monday in the wake of allegations of bribery stemming from a documentary made by an investigative journalist.

TheCitizen

Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

Daily News

03 May

Two High Court judges appointed

Two High Court judges appointed
Daily News
PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has appointed two High Court judges to preside over the Court of Appeal with immediate effect. According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Presidential Communications on Saturday, the two judges are Augustine ...

 

10 years ago

Daily News

06 Aug

CJ welcomes appointment of more high court judges

CJ welcomes appointment of more high court judges
Daily News
APPOINTMENT of new judges and setting annual targets for disposal of cases are among factors that led to significant reduction of matters that were piled up in courts, Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman, said. The CJ made the remarks in Dar es Salaam ...

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

06 Oct

High Court judges urged to uphold code of conduct

The Chief Judge, Justice Shaaban Ali Lila, has advised judges and court registrars to uphold professionalism in their day to day duties in a bid to increase efficiency in courts.

 

11 years ago

Michuzi

04 Jul

HON. ASHA-ROSE MIGIRO AT THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT HIGH-LEVEL MEETING FOR FOSTERING COOPERATION, ACCRA, GHANA

 

9 years ago

BBC

09 Sep

Ghana judges to be investigated

Ghana's judicial council is to start an inquiry into corruption after a two-year investigation by a top journalist allegedly revealed judges taking bribes.

 

9 years ago

BBC

11 Sep

Ghana judges challenge suspension

A group of Ghanaian judges accused of taking bribes files a legal challenge to their suspension, saying the investigation has not been properly conducted.

 

9 years ago

BBC

10 Sep

Ghana judges suspended over bribe claims

Ghana suspends 22 of the 34 judges and magistrates accused of taking bribes and extorting money, in the biggest corruption scandal to hit its judiciary.

 

9 years ago

IPPmedia

24 Nov

High Court and Media Council launch training for court staff and journalists

High Court and Media Council launch training for court staff and journalists
IPPmedia
The High Court of Tanzania in collaboration with the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT) has organised a two-day training for journalists who cover court cases. The training will be officially opened by Chief Justice Mohamed Othman Chande, tomorrow in Dar ...

 

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BBC

25 Sep

Court suspends Kenya teachers' strike

A court in Kenya has ordered teachers to suspend a month-long strike over pay and return to work immediately.

 

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