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."
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 […]
JEAN FERNAND KOENA President Faustin-Archange Touadera confirms he will seek a third term, despite a constitutional overhaul that has drawn sharp criticism. Opposition groups fear he wants to stay in power for life. President Faustin-Archange Touadera’s promise to rebuild the country, and his nomination for the Presidency by his United Hearts Movement (MCU) comes at […]
NICOLAS NEGOCE Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will run for a fourth term in October’s election. In a statement, the 83-year-old said his health was not an issue and his candidacy was driven by a need to “preserve national stability amid ongoing security and economic challenges”. Ouattara argues a new constitution approved […]
ADWOA TENKORAMAA DOMENA| JOSEPHINE MAHACHI | ISAAC MUGABI A humanitarian crisis is looming at Malawi’s largest refugee camp. The UNHCR says it can no longer fund the camp that houses some 57,000 people from DR Congo, Rwanda, Somalia, Burundi and Ethiopia. In June, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said a funding shortfall has compelled it […]
The Trump administration sent five deportees to Eswatini, an African kingdom, saying that their own countries would not take them. But Eswatini says it will send them home. JOHN ELIGON & HAMED ALEAZIZ The tiny African kingdom of Eswatini announced on Wednesday, July 16 that it would repatriate the five migrants who had been deported […]