Africa stands at a critical juncture in its economic development journey. As the continent accelerates integration through frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the imperative for robust corporate governance becomes more urgent. Governance systems serve as the foundation for economic
On the morning of November 28, 2022, a friend studying in the US took a screenshot of a Facebook post and sent it to me via WhatsApp. The picture was a female coconut seller, and the post read: ‘The amazing coconut seller at
Persons living with disabilities in Ghana continue to face discrimination. Although Ghana passed the Disability Law, Act 715, in 2006, which aimed at ending discrimination against people with disabilities, the act has not made any progress or caused positive changes in their lives.
Like other developing countries, individuals with disabilities in Ghana encounter various forms of discrimination and are often perceived as a burden in society. Odarley Lamptey, a 15-year-old Ghanaian teenager with speech impairment who has dropped out of school due to her condition has
I had the rare privilege to experience Africa’ most revered festival, Afrochella 2022 in December, and I’m here to share my experience with those planning to attend next year. Given my work with Classicghana.com as a blogger/reporter I got a VVIP pass to
When the musical film Black is King was released in 2020, African audiences and some critics said it defamed and distorted the continent’s culture and history. They described its Afrocentric portrayal of Africa as “Wakanda-esque”, a reference to the fictional East African country
Many irregular migrants who fail to enter Europe settle in Libya, but this journey towards the North, most often turns into a nightmare. Statistics from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) reveal only five per cent of all migrants who attempt to enter Europe
Imagine living in a space where nature wakes you up with birds chirping, and sun shine permeating through window to announce day break. Imagine the ideal life of living happily devoid of hefty bills: talk of rent, water, electricity and others. Surviving on
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela. Some young people fail to recognize the value and importance of education. They do away with opportunities for education that come their way, only to regret
Samuel Gyabah knew so well from being born and bred in Pokuase, how lack of decent toilet facilities has led to poor sanitation practices and escalation in diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and diarrhoea in the Ga West Municipal Assembly. He knew too