World Looks to Ghana for the Next Chapter in the Fight for Reparations
Ghana is once again at the center of a global conversation on historical justice as President John Dramani Mahama hosts the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Next Steps to the Landmark United Nations Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans. The conference comes months after a significant diplomatic breakthrough in which the international community formally recognized slavery and the transatlantic…
Ghana and Partner Nation Deepen Law Enforcement Cooperation to Combat Fraud, Cybercrime and Organized Crime
Officials from Ghana and a partner country have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral law enforcement cooperation in a bid to tackle the growing threats of fraud, cybercrime, and transnational organized crime. The discussions took place during a high-level meeting between representatives of the two countries, where both sides explored ways to enhance intelligence sharing, joint investigations, capacity building, and…
Legal Procedures Must Be Exhausted Before Ofori-Atta Trial in Absentia – OSP
By Vivian Amoah The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has stated that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta cannot be tried in absentia until all legal requirements regarding the service of court processes have been fully satisfied. The clarification follows growing public interest in the ongoing investigations involving the former minister, who is currently outside Ghana. According to the OSP,…
