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…
Precious forest reserve under threat of extinction in Ghana
Environmental protection, global warming and climate change are concepts that occupy a special place in today’s global geopolitics. The survival of humanity is directly linked to the state of the…
George Padmore: A Caribbean revolutionary for Africa’s decolonization
On 28 June 2011, a blue plaque was unveiled at Padmore’s former London address, 22 Cranleigh Street in the Borough of Camden (inner London), in a ceremony attended by the…
Post COVID India and Ghana
Almost two years after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, the world is coming to terms with the disruptions caused by the virus. It might, therefore, make…