… The programme, hosted by seasoned journalist Samson Lardy Anyenini, will bring together policymakers, technology experts, diplomats, legal practitioners, and analysts to examine issues currently shaping public discourse. …
… The programme, hosted by seasoned journalist Samson Lardy Anyenini, will bring together policymakers, technology experts, diplomats, legal practitioners, and analysts to examine issues currently shaping public discourse. …
This morning on JoyNews’ Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panellists are discussing some of the most consequential political and governance issues currently shaping national discourse. …
This Saturday’s edition of Newsfile on JoyNews is set for another intense and wide-ranging public affairs conversation, as host Samson Lardy Anyenini brings together key voices to unpack some of the most consequential political and governance issues currently shaping national dis …
Private legal practitioner and host of the current affairs programme Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has renewed calls for the repeal of Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), arguing that the law has become a tool for suppressing free expression and dissent. …
… Join Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel this Saturday at 8 a.m. on JoyNews and MyJoyOnline for the analysis, hard questions, and fearless national conversation. …
… Join Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panel this Saturday at 8 a.m. on JoyNews and MyJoyOnline for the analysis, hard questions, and fearless national conversation. …
Samson Lardy Anyenini, Lawyer for the plaintiffs in the #OccupyJulorbiHouse case involving police brutality against journalists and protesters, says his clients are satisfied with the High Court ruling, describing the decision as a broader victory for press freedom and the protec …
Private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has said the damages awarded in a landmark human rights case involving journalists and protesters are not punitive enough, despite describing the ruling as an important victory for press freedom and constitutional rights. …
Joy Online reports that Newsfile, a Saturday broadcast show hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, will convene a panel of experts to discuss recent developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald managing editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
Joy Online reports that Newsfile, a Saturday broadcast show hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, will convene a panel of experts to discuss recent developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald managing editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
Ghana's Newsfile programme will discuss recent legal and governance developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald Managing Editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
The High Court has rejected a further request for adjournment from the State to pursue settlement talks in the case involving journalist Latif Iddrisu, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Attorney-General. The judge noted the lengthy duration of the case and limited progress since the State first announced its intention to compensate and settle the matter amicably, and ordered trial proceedings to resume.
JoyNews' Newsfile programme on 20 June will host a panel discussion covering recent departures from public institutions, the legal implications of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's permanent US residency, and safety standards in educational institutions.
Political analyst Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has described Ghana's inability to address recurring flooding as evidence of a deeper crisis in democratic governance, arguing that successive governments have failed to translate promises into practical solutions to problems that threaten lives and livelihoods.
A coalition of 14 Civil Society Organisations has appealed to Ghana's Supreme Court to affirm the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, describing it as vital to the country's anti-corruption framework. The court is set to deliver judgment on July 29, 2026, in the case *Adamtey v. Attorney-General*, which challenges the legality of the law establishing the OSP.
Fourteen civil society organisations have submitted a joint defence of the Office of the Special Prosecutor to the Supreme Court ahead of a July 29, 2026 verdict in Adamtey v. Attorney-General, a case questioning the constitutional validity of the anti-corruption institution's establishment.
A private legal practitioner has argued that former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu's 10-year prison sentence will likely commence from the date she is taken into custody in Ghana, rather than from the court's pronouncement date, to avoid what he describes as a legal absurdity.
JoyNews' Newsfile host Samson Lardi Anyenini has been honoured by the Ghana Journalists Association with the Promotion of Press Freedom Award for his contributions to media freedom, democratic accountability and journalists' rights protection in Ghana.
Senyo Hosi, Convener of the OneGHANA Movement, has argued that Ghana's recurring annual floods stem from poor governance and lack of accountability rather than natural causes, saying authorities have failed to enforce planning laws and that floods will continue until governance becomes accountable.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana welcomed over 11,000 South African tourists in 2025 and 10,282 between January and June 2026, emphasising Ghana's openness to foreign nationals and rejection of xenophobic attacks while praising mutual travel and people-to-people ties between the two nations.
Ghana's current affairs show Newsfile held a panel discussion featuring legal minds, policy analysts, and legislators on the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, pornography ID law, June floods, and court cases on security chiefs, including interviews with the Minister of Foreign Affairs on afrophobic attacks in South Africa and an MP on the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
Ghana's Newsfile talk show will broadcast on Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring discussions on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, a proposed national ID requirement for adult content access, June floods, and a court case involving security chiefs, with interviews from the Foreign Affairs Minister and Assin South MP.
The Ghana Journalists Association will recognise Ambassador Gina Blay, veteran journalists, and other distinguished media practitioners and public figures for their contributions to press freedom and media development, as part of World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Accra.
An opinion piece argues that the debate over junior counsel appearing before Ghana's Supreme Court conflates legal entitlement with professional maturity. Under the Legal Profession Act, pupils do not have independent right of audience and must complete mandatory pupillage before practising independently, a safeguard to prevent harm from inexperienced advocates.
The OneGhana Movement says the June 2015 fire and flood disaster at Kwame Nkrumah Circle could have been prevented had authorities properly enforced safety and planning regulations. Eleven years on, survivors and bereaved families continue to seek justice and bear physical, emotional, and economic scars.
Survivors and families of victims of the June 3, 2015 disaster in Ghana — which killed more than 150 people and injured over 200 in severe flooding and a fuel station explosion — renewed demands for justice and accountability on the 11th anniversary, citing ongoing physical, emotional and economic hardship while awaiting legal outcomes.
The OneGhana Movement has renewed calls for justice for victims of the June 3, 2015 GOIL filling station fire and floods in Accra that killed over 150 people and injured more than 200. A class action lawsuit filed by 69 victims in 2018 against GOIL, the National Petroleum Authority, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, and the station manager continues, with trial testimony suggesting stronger oversight might have prevented the disaster.
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will host a discussion on three major issues: the controversial proposed National Information Technology Authority (NITA) Bill, Ghana's evacuation of citizens amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa, and allegations surrounding the audit of the 13th African Games. The NITA Bill discussion is expected to focus on concerns that expanded regulatory powers could stifle innovation, while supporters argue stronger regulation is necessary for cybersecurity oversight and consumer protection.
JoyNews' Newsfile will examine the controversial proposed NITA Bill, which seeks to expand the National Information Technology Agency's powers into regulating Ghana's digital ecosystem; Ghana's evacuation of citizens amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa; and allegations surrounding the 13th African Games audit. Supporters argue stronger regulation promotes professionalism and cybersecurity, while critics contend licensing requirements could create barriers for startups and young innovators.
JoyNews' Newsfile programme examined escalating national debate on free speech and political expression, with panellists exploring whether the state is overreaching in its response to criticism. The panel also discussed the possible return of GN Bank following a Court of Appeal ruling that restored the licence of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited and ordered its assets and operations be handed back to shareholders.
JoyNews's Newsfile will examine escalating national debate over free speech and political expression, with the NPP voicing criticism of what it describes as attacks on democratic freedoms, suppression of dissent, and weaponization of state institutions against political opponents and journalists.
Private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has renewed calls for the repeal of Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, which criminalizes the publication of false news likely to cause fear and alarm, arguing it is a colonial-era relic that has become a tool for suppressing free expression and dissent in Ghana. According to him, the provision has been misused at least 16 times within the last 18 months alone, and despite public education efforts, he contends that repeal is the only remedy.
Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini argues that Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, which criminalises publication of false news likely to cause fear and alarm, is a colonial-era provision that has become the most abused speech-related law in Ghana, with 16 cases of misuse in the last 18 months alone, and calls for its complete repeal.
Joy Online's Newsfile programme convenes a national discussion on Ghana's IMF exit, ECG privatisation, and free speech, amid political tensions over accusations of law enforcement being used to intimidate dissent and diplomatic challenges around repatriating Ghanaian citizens from South Africa.
Joy Online reports that Newsfile will discuss Ghana's IMF exit, ECG privatization, attacks on free speech, and the repatriation of citizens from South Africa following xenophobic violence. The program will also examine debates over resource nationalism and state ownership of strategic sectors.
A High Court judgment found the Ghana Police Service liable for violating the rights of journalists and demonstrators during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest. The lawyer for the plaintiffs said his clients are satisfied with the ruling, which includes a formal apology from the police and marks a broader victory for press freedom and constitutional rights protection in Ghana, though the clients had hoped for higher compensation.
Ghana's High Court ruled that the Ghana Police Service violated the constitutional rights of journalists and demonstrators during the September 2023 #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, awarding applicant Bridget Otoo and two others GH¢100,000 in compensatory damages, GH¢50,000 in general damages, and GH¢30,000 in legal costs. Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini, representing the applicants, said the damages are not punitive enough despite calling the ruling an important victory for press freedom.