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
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 […]
Ghana’s Gender Revolution: 30 Years in the Making
After three decades of false starts and political ping-pong, Ghana’s finally got its gender equality law. President Nana Akufo-Addo put pen to paper last weeko, […]
Ghana’s Economic Comeback: A Golden Recovery
Ghana’s economy is roaring back to life, clocking in at a jaw-dropping 6.9% growth in the second quarter of 2024. It’s like watching a heavyweight […]
Ghana: Opposition contests electoral rolls
Ghana’s main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has demanded an audit of the electoral register, after it raised concerns about significant irregularities likely […]
Pink Protest: One Man’s Stand Against Anti-LGBTQ Bill in Ghana
In the heart of Accra, a lone figure in pink Speedos is making waves. Meet Texas Kadiri Moro, the straight ally taking on Ghana’s controversial […]
Ghana prepares to open a new mega gold mine, the first in 11 years
Following the opening of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac) on September 7, Ghana is poised to welcome a significant new gold mine, highlighting the […]