Ghanaians’ love-hate relationship with marijuana
The Parliament of Ghana adopted a law that makes it legal to grow cannabis or marijuana which is generally called wee, ganja, ntampi, indian hemp, popo, djata koko ( the…
Fantasy coffins, hidden competitors and world artistry in Ghana
Ideas, beliefs and considerations behind death vary from community to community, across the world. The general belief is that while the dead is considered to be “gone” in the West,…
Visit President Compaoré causes consternation in Burkina Faso
On 7 July 2022, former Burkinabè president, Blaise Compaoré, who was previously sentenced to life in prison with two of his subordinates last April, returned to Ouagadougou. That sent shock…
The mismanaged Ghanaian economy is causing economic woes
The woes of the average Ghanaian are not over and it is almost impossible to predict the ending of those difficulties. While some people blame the New Patriotic Party (NPP)…
The recent agitation and demonstrations in Ghana had little impact
The period between the end of June and early July was tumultuous in Ghana, especially in the capital city, Accra, where demonstrations occurred. People took to the streets to express…
Inefficient language policies killing language proficiency in West Africa
The reflection and debate on language proficiency in schools in Africa is cause for great concern, resulting in the organization of numerous academic conferences and the writing of copious research…
Students’ language in West Africa
These days, it is very common to hear that the language competence of high school or university students is falling, drastically. Examination bodies like WAEC (West African Examinations Council) and…
Religiousness and spirituality of the Church in Africa
The history of the church is taught in schools, and in universities, theology is a course that cannot be avoided. Seminaries and Bible schools are uncountable. The remark one can…
New language and identity in Kumasi (Ghana)
Language is a key component of identity. The language of a people or a society says who they are, what their practices and belief systems are. Language varies based on…
100 Days later: The new government’s “achievements” in Burkina Faso
When the military overthrew the Kaboré regime in Burkina Faso in January this year and MPSR (Patriotic Movement for Sovereignty and Restoration) took over, under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel…