May 25, 2013
News in 'Law' section
Benin challenged to implement new anti graft law
September 3, 2011“My fellow MPs, the long awaited law against corruption has been finally passed, but the law alone will not be enough to eradicate corruption from our country…it needs to be strongly implemented,” this was how the Chairman of Benin’s National Assembly announced the passage of the country’s first anti graft law.
Ghana: Govt urged to reject donors ‘rotten wealth’ amid gay criticisms
September 1, 2011The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has described as “illogical and unfortunate”, assertions made by the country’s attorney general on homosexual acts, while a government official has urged the country to reject donors “rotten wealth” if it promotes the practice.
Senegal: Ruling PDS says Wade's 3rd term bid legal
August 25, 2011Senegal’s ruling Democratic Party (PDS) has strongly rejected claims by some local constitutional law experts that President Abdoulaye Wade’s plan to run for a third-term in next year’s election “is illegal”.
Nigeria's new FOI law in limbo, as state rejects it
August 22, 2011The heralded Freedom of Information law recently approved by Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan is facing its first major setback, with one of the country’s 36 states refusing to respect the new FOI law, a move the civil society group making the request says it will challenge in court.
Gbagbo's lawyer says indictment unconstitutional
August 21, 2011Some 24 hours after former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo and his wife were indicted for economic crimes, Gbagbo’s lawyer has denounced the move.
Liberia: 10,000 electoral 'fraudsters' to be prosecuted
August 20, 2011Liberia’s Justice Ministry is preparing to prosecute some 10,000 people suspected of committing electoral fraud during the recent voters registration exercise, ahead of October’s presidential and general elections.
Ghanaians take stock of media freedom
August 11, 2011It’s now 10 years since Ghana repealed the criminal libel law that could give the media the latitude to operate freely.
26 summary executions by pro-Ouattara forces--says UN
August 11, 2011A latest UN report says 26 people, including a 17-month-old baby, have been summarily executed in the Ivory Coast by pro-Ouattara revolutionary forces and the Dozo traditional hunters in the past month.
Pro freedom groups pleased with Mali's moves
August 6, 2011The Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC) and the Mali Association of Human Rights (AMDH) have welcomed the Malian government’s commitment to support an action plan for the promotion of right to information in the country.
Osiwa pledges support for Ivory Coast
August 4, 2011The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) has pledged to assist the Ivorian government and civil society organizations in Ivory Coast to tackle challenges in social justice, human rights and democracy.
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