Prof. Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate and renowned Nigerian playwright, has cautioned against viewing slavery solely as a historical injustice, arguing that modern forms of enslavement continue to exist and must form part of ongoing conversations on reparatory justice. He said while the transatlantic
Travelling through northern Ghana, this author once stopped in a small community after a long journey. Despite the day’s heat and the demands of daily life, residents welcomed visitors with warm smiles, easy laughter and an eagerness to share stories about their hopes
The Ghana High Commission in Canada has exhausted its allocation of state-sponsored tickets ahead of the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama, following high demand from Ghanaian fans eager to support the team. In a press statement, the Ghana
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two men after intercepting a truck carrying a large quantity of suspected Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation at Afienya in the Greater Accra Region. According to the police, the operation was carried out in the
On a typical weekend night in Accra, young people gather in stylish lounges, passing around colourful shisha pipes as plumes of sweet-scented smoke fill the air. Nearby, others discreetly puff on sleek electronic devices shaped like pens or USB drives images that resonate
Court dismisses Thomas Partey’s appeal on Canadian visa refusal. The Black Stars midfielder would miss out on Ghana’s opener against Panama in Toronto. Partey’s legal team was pushing to overturn an immigration decision and seeking clearance to enable him to travel to Canada
The United Kingdom has announced plans to prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, marking one of the most far-reaching attempts by a major economy to regulate young people’s online activity. Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled the policy
South African artists have been hit by a wave of concert cancellations across the continent due to xenophobic tensions against African immigrants as other countries repatriate their distressed nationals. The country’s creative industry, which has produced globally recognised artists including Tyla, is bearing
The Government of Ghana has formally protested against Canada’s decision to deny a temporary residence visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Teye Partey ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It described the move as unfair and inconsistent with the principle of the
A 20-year-old Level 200 student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Innocentia Avinu, who had reportedly been missing for several days, has been found dead at Hutchland Beach near the university. Chief Inspector Isaac Evans Ettie, Public Relations Officer of the Central