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."
The threat of terrorism and organized crime is becoming increasingly entrenched across Africa, the head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime told the Security Council on Thursday, October 6 warning that illegal trafficking is depriving millions of a decent livelihood. UNODC chief Ghada Waly said there were around 3,500 victims of terrorist acts […]
In the hills of northern Morocco, vast cannabis fields are ready for harvest, but farmers complain that a government plan to market the crop legally is yet to deliver them any benefits. The marginalized Rif region has long been a major source of illicit hashish smuggled to Europe while Moroccan authorities, wary of social unrest, […]
Western countries said they will spend about $25bn by 2025 to help Africa adapt to climate change but pledged only $55m Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has criticized Western nations for their low financial commitment to addressing issues caused by climate change on the continent. “$55m for 54 countries – this is not fair,” Akufo-Addo was […]
KOFI AYIM Nike, the king of sneakers, celebrated the 40th anniversary of its popular Air Force 1 sneakers in New York City honoring Ghana and the Ghanaian community in the Bronx. The launch, held on August 12, 2022, unveiled a new variation of Air Force 1 (AF1) sneakers affectionately called “Little Accra.” The Bronx hosts […]
PIERRE DONADIEU with LADJI ABOU SANOGO in BOUAKE Youngsters in Ivory Coast return to school in September with a sword of Damocles above their heads: those with average grades of less than 8.5 out of 10 will be excluded at the end of the year. The measure is an old one brought back by authorities […]
FAUSTINE NGILA More than half of Africa’s total wealth is controlled by only three nations according to this year’s Africa Wealth Report published by UK investment consultancy firm Henley & Partners in partnership with South African wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth. South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria which respectively command $651 billion, $307 billion, and […]
LAMECK MASINA Malawi’s police service has welcomed two officers with albinism into its ranks, the first people with the rare genetic pigment disorder in Malawi’s state security organization. Rights groups say the hirings should help efforts to crack down on attacks against albinos and restore confidence in police after some officers were connected to such […]
Investing money into cattle is a growing business in Zimbabwe, where inflation is skyrocketing. Many people now consider it safer than putting money in the bank. They are an investment on four hooves. Cattle have become a safe financial option for some Zimbabweans. Hyperinflation in the southern African nation has led to a loss of […]
JAMES GALLAGHER A malaria vaccine with “world-changing” potential has been developed by scientists at the University of Oxford. The team expect it to be rolled out next year after trials showed up to 80% protection against the deadly disease. Crucially, say the scientists, their vaccine is cheap and they already have a deal to manufacture […]
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) will stop selling talc-based baby powder globally in 2023, the drugmaker said on Thursday August 11, more than two years after it ended U.S. sales of a product that drew thousands of consumer safety lawsuits. “As part of a worldwide portfolio assessment, we have made the commercial decision to transition to […]