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Peter Bon Jallah convicted of statutory rape and kidnapping

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Latest: Peter Bon Jallah convicted of statutory rape and kidnapping in Liberia

The criminal trial of Peter Bon Jallah III, a former Liberian National Security Agency official, has concluded with a partial conviction. Jallah, 63, was found guilty of statutory rape and kidnapping by Criminal Court ‘E

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Liberian judicial debate over jury system abolition

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Latest: Liberia Chief Justice calls for jury system reform amid tampering allegations

Liberian Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. has proposed the abolition of the nation’s jury trial system, citing widespread corruption and systemic tampering. During the opening of the Supreme Court’s October Term, G

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Sierra Leone constitutional amendment debate and legal push

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Latest: Sierra Leone Supreme Court resumes constitutional amendment hearing

In late July 2026, Sierra Leone’s Parliament intensified debate over the Constitution of Sierra Leone (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Following an intensive session spanning July 28 to July 29, the bill passed its second reading

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Ghana GIIF SkyTrain corruption trial

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Latest: Ghana High Court manages multiple corruption and financial trials

The Accra High Court trial involving former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) officials Solomon Asamoah and Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi continues to face delays. The case centers on allegations of consp

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International cocaine seizures and Liberian political crisis

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Latest: Drug trafficking convictions result in life and long-term prison sentences

Following the massive cocaine seizures in mid-2026 and the subsequent political crisis in Liberia, the government has undergone a significant leadership reshuffle. On 2 September, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai replaced J

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