Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey "Only the best is good enough for Africa."
Kwame Nkrumah "The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of Africa."
ÈLIA BORRAS A world heritage site that was once a famous tourist destination is suffering from signs of disintegration, as climate change affects weather patterns. The wavy-walled houses covered with singular geometric lines of the Royal Court of Tiébélé in Burkina Faso, established in the 16th century, are recognizable all over the world. The paintings […]
CATARINA DEMONY & AYENDENG BIOR AU aims to reclaim Africa’s global position, supports map change Mercator map distorts Africa’s size, says AU Commission’s Haddadi ‘Correct The Map’ campaign promotes Equal Earth projection The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organizations of the 16th-century Mercator […]
ASHLEY LIME Six people have been killed after a light aircraft belonging to a medical charity crashed in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, according to a local official. Charity Amref Flying Doctors said the Cessna plane took off from Wilson airport on Thursday, August 7 afternoon and was en route to Hargeisa in Somalia when it crashed […]
Several other government officials among the victims of the crash that occurred Wednesday morning, August 6 A helicopter crash has killed all eight people on board, including the nation’s defense and environment ministers, according to Ghana’s government. Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were among the victims of the crash […]
EDITH MENSAH The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has unveiled ambitious plans to immortalize the legacy of Ghanaian music legends, including Highlife icon Daddy Lumba, who died recently, with a national Music Museum and Hall of Fame. This development comes as public concern grows over the inadequate recognition and documentation of Ghana’s music pioneers, particularly […]
WEDAELI CHIBELUSHI US singer Ciara has become one of the first public figures to be granted citizenship of Benin, under a new law offering nationality to the descendants of slaves. In an Instagram post the Grammy award-winner said she was “honored”, adding “thank you Benin for opening your arms and your heart to me”. The […]
They’re tiny, trendy, and tossed into everything from smoothies to detox drinks. Chia seeds have earned their spot in the superfood hall of fame. With fiber that keeps gut happy, omega-3s that support the brain, and enough plant-based protein to make vegetarians cheer, it’s no surprise they’re everywhere. But as healthy as they are, chia […]
SERTAN SANDERSON President John Mahama wants Ghana’s economy to run around the clock. Is the plan feasible, and what needs to be taken into consideration for it to succeed? Since taking office six months ago, Ghanaian President John Mahama has placed a firm focus on reviving the country’s economy — a key promise of his […]
PRIVILEGE MUSVANHIRI The deaths of former presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Edgar Lungu in foreign medical facilities have again sparked debate on whether African leaders trust their countries’ health care systems. Choosing where to seek medical help is a deeply private decision. But the numerous occasions African leaders have sought treatment abroad have thrown the spotlight […]
SARAH JOHNSON The ECOWAS court of justice has ordered the West African country to criminalize female genital mutilation after hearing the case of a woman brutally forced to undergo the practice As Kadijatu Balaima Allieu walked to a neighbor’s house in her village in Sierra Leone, she had no idea that what was about to […]