7 h. ago Ghana sidelined as African peers reject LGBTQ+ mandate – CDM

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has questioned Ghana’s failure to stand in solidarity with other African countries at the recent Human Rights Council session. 

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3 d. ago Shun electoral violence to safeguard human rights and democracy – Kumawu MP appeals

The Chairman of Parliament’s Human Rights Committee, Ernest Yaw Anim, has called on Ghanaians to eschew all forms of electoral violence and election-related malfeasance in order to safeguard the country’s democratic gains, uphold human rights, and achieve sustainable development.

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4 d. ago Sudan’s ‘Report a Collaborator’ campaign raises alarms over ethnic abuses and Sham trials

Sudan is facing mounting international scrutiny following a series of grave human rights violations emerging from the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which erupted on 15 April 2023.

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4 d. ago Ablakwa’s Diplomacy, Antwi’s Partisanship, and Kubi’s Statesmanship

A master painter's brushstrokes are not just about colour, but about the canvas. Some try to mimic Okudzeto Ablakwa's investigative artistry, but their canvas is tainted by bias. Ablakwa's work is like a masterpiece crafted with fact, painted with integrity, and displayed with transparency. Others may try to replicate the style, but their art lacks the depth and credibility. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has clarified the country's stance on the controversial abstention from the United Nations Human Rights Council vote on LGBTQ+ rights.

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5 d. ago Abstention is complicity – Minority caucus blasts gov’t over LGBTQ vote

The Minority Caucus has condemned government’s decision to abstain from a crucial vote on LGBTQ issues at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

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6 d. ago CJ Torkornoo to ECOWAS Court: My right to fair hearing breached, order Ghana to stop violation

Chief Justice of the Republic, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has filed two applications at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Court of West Africa States (ECOWAS) for the enforcement of her human rights over what she says is a blatant disregard to her right for a fair hearing guaranteed by both the Ghana’s 1992 constitution and the 1991 protocol of the Community Court of Justice.

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6 d. ago Nigeria insurgents, bandits kill more in first half of 2025 than in all of last year

More people were killed by bandits or insurgents in Nigeria in the first half of this year than in all of 2024, according to figures released on Tuesday by Nigeria's human rights agency.

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6 d. ago Ghana abstains from UN vote on LGBTQ+ rights amid push for criminalisation

Ghana has abstained from a United Nations Human Rights Council vote to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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7 d. ago Suspended CJ sues Ghana at ECOWAS Court over alleged Human Rights abuse

The Deputy Attorney General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, has confirmed that suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has filed a case against the Republic of Ghana at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Dr John Apea to lead clemency petition for Ato Essien on justice and human rights grounds 

The Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council has announced plans to spearhead a formal petition for a presidential pardon for William Ato Essien, the embattled founder of the defunct Capital Bank. 

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1 week ago Commonwealth Head of Mission to lead clemency petition for Ato Essien on justice, human rights grounds

Mr. Essien was convicted in connection with the collapse of Capital Bank and is currently serving a custodial sentence. His legal team had previously negotiated a repayment agreement with the state, which has sparked debate over the appropriateness of the final judgment. Recent reports indicating a decline in his health have further intensified public concern.

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2 w. ago CJ suspension: AG moves to strike out Torkornoo’s judicial review application

The Attorney-General has filed a motion at the High Court's Human Rights Division seeking to strike out suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application for judicial review.

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2 w. ago CJ probe: Human rights can’t be sacrificed under Article 146 – Former Deputy AG

Legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Madam Asonaba Dapaah, has challenged the government’s insistence on confidentiality in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.

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2 w. ago Parliament champions human rights protection, UPR implementation

Ghana’s parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing human rights and upholding international obligations through robust engagement with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process.

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2 w. ago Human Rights committee condemns torture of young boy in Western Region

The Human Rights Committee of Parliament has issued a strong condemnation following the circulation of a disturbing video showing a young boy being subjected to torture by two adults in the New Ankasa community near Elubo, in Ghana’s Western Region. In the footage, the boy is seen tied with a nylon rope and suspended from the roof of a building while being savagely beaten. The perpetrators, believed to be family members, accused the boy of theft. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Chairman of the Committee, Ernest Yaw Anim, described the incident as “a violation of the boy’s fundamental human rights” as guaranteed under Article 28(3) of the 1992 Constitution. The Article states clearly that: “A child shall not be subjected to torture or other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment.” The Committee further referenced Ghana’s obligations under international conventions such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention against Torture. The Committ...

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2 w. ago Human Rights Committee Chair rallies Parliament to champion rights of the vulnerable

The Chairman of Parliament’s Human Rights Committee, Ernest Yaw Anim, has delivered a stirring call to action for Ghana’s lawmakers to lead the charge in promoting and protecting human and children’s rights.

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3 w. ago Assets declaration: Mahama’s sanction against flouting Ministers isn’t power usurpation – Justice Amaleboba

Supreme Court Justice nominee Hafisata Amaleboba has thrown her weight behind President John Mahama’s recent sanctions against ministers who failed to declare their assets. She stated that the measures do not undermine the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). “I do not think it is a usurpation of power,” the […]

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4 w. ago I didn’t join AG’s office to harass people – Deputy AG Srem Sai slams witch

Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem Sai says his commitment to justice and human rights makes it impossible for him to ever engage in political persecution.

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