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A recent report by myjoyonline.com sheds light on significant developments regarding Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former Minister of Finance. Sources from the U.S. Embassy in Accra have confirmed that both the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have evaluated the legal processes initiated against Ofori-Atta. Their conclusion? These actions do not amount to political persecution. This revelation raises compelling questions: What might this mean for the future of legal accountability in political spheres? Is the…

In a dramatic twist of events, self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary Bushiri, welcome an unexpected chapter in their ongoing saga. As the leaders of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, they cultivated a prominent following in South Africa. However, the clouds of legal troubles have loomed ominously over their heads. Back in 2020, the couple made an audacious escape from South Africa, leaving behind a trail of serious allegations. Accusations of defrauding investors to the tune of R102 million…

The Complex Case of a Man on the Move: A Glimpse into Agordotse's Legal Entanglement In the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, a scenario unfolded that might well be plucked from the pages of a mystery novel. Meet Agordotse, the former Operations Manager at Discovery Logistics and E-Commerce Service. A man once revered for his prowess in logistics and operations, he now finds himself ensnared in a web of allegations. At the heart of this intrigue is an accusation—Agordotse allegedly absconded with company property. But what…

The government has reached agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance treaties with the United Arab Emirates. These arrangements aim to facilitate the return of high-ranking members of the Kinahan organized crime network to Ireland for legal proceedings. This notorious transnational drug trafficking syndicate operates primarily from Dubai. Notably, Sean McGovern, one of its key figures, is currently detained while awaiting extradition to face a murder accusation in Ireland. Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee,…

On Friday, France managed to extradite Francois Compaore, brother of the former president of Burkina Faso, to his home country, where he is wanted in connection with the murder of a prominent journalist. The Prime…

The Association of Rwandan Genocide Survivors, Ibukasalue, the Extradition of the Netherlands by Venant Rutunga. The 72-year-old man landed in Kigali on Monday night. He was placed in the hands of the Rwandan authorities, where he is accused of being part of the cadres who organized the massacre of the Tutsis in the south of the country.…

Although France approved the extradition of François Compaoré in February, the former president's brother has still not returned to Burkina Faso. His lawyers have appealed to the Prime Minister. It has been 22 years this Sunday, December 13th Norbert Zongo was assassinated in Sapouy, in east-central Burkina Faso. This…

A UN judge ruled on Wednesday that Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga, who has been in a French prison since May, should be sent to a detention center in The Hague ahead of his trial. "I hereby amend the arrest warrant and the transfer order," said Judge Iain Bonomy of Arusha, Tanzania. "I think there are unusual…