Ghana: Supreme Court confirms ruling party’s majority in Parliament
The ruling party in Ghana’s Parliament has retained its majority—at least according to a decision issued by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 12. The […]
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Ghana: Opposition Leader Gains Edge in Presidential Race as Economic Concerns Dominate
Ghana’s upcoming presidential election has taken a significant turn with former president John Dramani Mahama emerging as the frontrunner against ruling party candidate Muhamudu Bawumia […]
Ghana’s Presidential Monument Sparks National Debate Over Leadership Legacy
A controversial statue honoring Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has ignited intense public discourse over political legacy and leadership recognition. The monument, unveiled during the […]
Ghana’s revived efforts to enact anti-LGBTQ law threaten human rights, HIV response
Ghana’s parliament has resubmitted a controversial new law, which proposes up to three years of imprisonment for LGBTQ individuals and increased penalties for promoting LGBTQ […]
Who is Botchwey Shirley the new Secretary General of the Commonwealth?
As reported on Monday October 28, the Commonwealth has appointed Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, as the new Secretary-General on the closing day of […]
Commonwealth acknowledges ‘time has come’ to discuss slavery reparations
The 56 Commonwealth nations agreed on Saturday October 26 in Samoa that “the time has come” to discuss “restorative justice” for Britain’s colonial past, following […]
Ghana’s Parliament Suspended Amid Majority Dispute
Ghana’s parliament has been indefinitely suspended following chaotic scenes over a majority dispute triggered by the defection of four MPs. Speaker Alban Bagbin declared their […]
Ghana: Organized labor suspends nationwide strike on galamsey
The three major unions, which were set to launch an indefinite strike on Thursday, October 10, to demand stronger measures against galamsey (illegal gold mining) […]
Ghana: Main opposition party also denounces prolonged detention of protesters
The Ghanaian government faces accusations of authoritarianism from Civil society groups and political parties following the continued detention of around 40 protesters arrested during a […]
Ghana’s Green Crusader: From Protest to Hospital Bed
Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Ghana’s Cambridge-educated eco-warrior, has gone from the streets to a hospital bed faster than you can say “galamsey.” This firebrand activist, who dared […]