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My interest in Kenya was ignited when I studied Ngugi wa Thiongo’s Weep Not, Child, for ‘O’ level Literature in English in 1985. The central themes of colonialism and land-grabbing by European settlers, laced with activities of the…

Members of the Minority Caucus on the Appointments Committee of Parliament have boycotted the vetting of the Deputy Minister-designate for Trade and Industry, Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo. Mr Marfo was scheduled to be screened today, July 2;…

In contemporary media, the performing and creative arts are often pigeonholed under the broad and sometimes diminishing label of "entertainment." This classification, prevalent across both print and social media, overlooks the…

Aishetu Fusheini, a 65-year-old farmer, stares blankly at a bag of groundnuts, her last yield from her two-acre farm. She had expected a higher yield, but drought and heat have conspired to rob her harvest. She ended up with four…

Ghana, known for its vibrant culture and rich history, faces a devastating reality on its roads.  Road accidents in Ghana have become a significant public safety issue, causing widespread concern among citizens and authorities alike. The…

On May 17, 2017, I co-convened a national stakeholder forum and campaign against irresponsible mining in Ghana at La Palm Royal Beach. Several representatives across government, traditional rulers, cognoscenti, civil society and local…

As we mark International Day of Friendship on July 30, let us reflect on the significance of this special bond in our lives. Friendship is a universal language that transcends cultures, ages and backgrounds. In Ghana, where community and…

The phenomenon of some university professors prioritising political pursuits over academic rigour and social impact is a troubling trend. Instead of leveraging their expertise to address pressing societal issues, they choose to engage in…

The recent successful elections in Senegal, which catapulted 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye to power has given Africa’s democratic experiment a glimmer of despite recent setbacks in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger. In the four…

The word censorship is an English term that refers to the practice of limiting, prohibiting, or suppressing in whole or any part of a publication, a book, drama, artwork, or any kind of communication from being seen, heard, or recorded.…