Tag: Traditional authorities
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Cancel Tribal Lordship: Namibia’s Land, Power, and the Call for Accountability
Introduction: A Call for Accountability in Namibia’s Land Politics Namibia finds itself at a crossroads as concerns over land management, traditional authority, and governance intersect. The fatal shooting of a village headman in the Oshikoto region and the serious wounding of another official—who also holds a top government role—highlight a broader pattern: local land disputes…
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Asogli ADR: Judges Warn Chiefs Against Handling Criminal Cases
Justice Mensah-Homiah Speaks on ADR Boundaries Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, a respected member of Ghana’s Court of Appeal, has issued a clear reminder about the limits of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) within the Asogli State. During a recent sensitisation engagement on ADR, she cautioned chiefs and traditional authorities not to adjudicate criminal matters under ADR mechanisms.…