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2016 General Elections: A crucial moment for Ghana

by Kwabena Opong Ghanaians face a crucial moment in their nation’s history as they go to the polls to se- lect a new government and a new parliament for the next four years on December 7 this year. Ideologically the two major parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) claim […]

Nothing good comes easy – Dr Yamba

by Kofi Ayim Dr A. Zachary Yamba, a renowned educationist and scholar has advised the African community to girth their loins and stay focus in order to attain their goals in life. Dr Yamba who retired in 2010 after 40 years as President of Essex County College (ECC) – and back again as Interim President […]

Akonedi Shrine celebrates Yam Festival at Larteh

by Amandla Reporter, Larteh In most West African societies, yearly celebrations are themed around bountiful harvest and the society’s ability to stem the scourge of hunger and famine. And most often the festivals are celebrated around harvest seasons or times in the year of plenty. The Ga people of Coastal Ghana for example, have the […]

Mahama will allow stowaway – NDC communicator

The National Communications Director of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Solomon Yaw Nkansah has disclosed to residents of New Takoradi that the Mahama led administration will create an enabling environment to allow the youth stowaway when they vote massively for the NDC. New Takoradi, a fishing community in the constituency is said to have a […]

More Cops Coming to Your ‘Hood

by Kofi Ayim The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is poised to make Neighborhood Policing a top priority for improved quality of life in New York City. This assessment was given by Police Commissioner James O’Neill at a meeting with ethnic media September 14, at 1 Police Plaza. Mr. O’Neill, who was sworn in […]

Ghana’s President invokes Art. 72: Frees 3

by Kwabena Opong In a statement signed and released on Monday, 22 August, by Communications Minister Dr . Edward Omane Boamah the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, in consultation with the Council of State and in exercise of his constitutional powers under Article 72 of the constitution, remitted the remainder […]

Zambia court throws out election result challenge

Zambia’s constitutional court on Monday September 5, threw out an attempt by the defeated presidential candidate to annul August’s election results, clearing the way for President Edgar Lungu’s inauguaration . H a k a i n d e Hichilema, who lost the election by 100,000 votes, claimed that the result was rigged and launched a […]

Must Africa abandon the International Criminal Court?

by Uchenna Ekwo   International Criminal Court’s apparent fixation towards Africa amid clear evidence of pervasive misrule and poverty in the continent, the region remains conflicted over the appropriate response to what analysts describe as ICC’s bias to leaders from Africa. ICC relationship with Africa since its establishment in 2002 raises issues about sovereignty and […]

It’s all about the Kingdom of God – Dr. Kwashi Charges Nigerian Immigrants

by Dr. E. Obiri Addo African Christian immigrants in general and Nigerian immigrants in particular have been challenged to consider their presence in the United States as an opportunity to inject fresh blood into the building of God’s kingdom. “As Nigerians let us come in as missionaries and go back home as missionaries.” This challenge […]

We welcome immigrants – NY City Council Speaker

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark- Viverito has reiterated the City’s stand on immigration and the immigrant community.    She    was speaking at an exclusive round-table    discussions with a cross section of the African ethnic media at City Hall July 21, 2016. She urged the immigrant community   to   get   involved in the electoral processes, and […]

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