The ballot places for our general election on the 7th of December are now known to all, and the 13 candidates hoping to succeed and continue the great development of H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo can now continue their campaigns according to their ballot positions. Though the position on the ballot does not guarantee victory,…
Hurriedly putting his government together a few weeks after being sworn in as the President of Ghana, His Excellency President Nana Akufo Addo hit the ground running, intimating in a famous interview that “I’m in a hurry.’’ By the middle of 2019, Ghana’s economy had blossomed with positive, optimistic economic figures covering almost every sector….
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to God, the Lord of the worlds, and may His peace and blessings be upon our master and prophet, Abu al-Qasim al-Mustafa Muhammad, and upon his pure, chosen family, his noble companions, and those who follow them with goodness until the Day…
Closing down Cocobod should be one of the first tasks of any new government in 2025. Why should we close down Cocobod ? First, some history. In 1937, farmers in the then Gold Coast (now Ghana) refused to continue selling cocoa at low prices set by European merchants and decided to withhold cocoa from the…
Over the years, Ghana has sought financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during economic instability. Ghana’s relationship with the IMF dates back to the 1980s when it implemented its first Structural Adjustment Program (SAP). Since then, Ghana has engaged with the IMF multiple times, including in 2009, 2015, and most recently in 2022,…
Small-scale mining in Ghana is considered a major source of livelihood for many people in rural areas, with about one million citizens engaging in it. However, the increase in unregulated mining (galamsey) activities over several decades has resulted in severe land degradation, biodiversity loss, contamination of our water bodies, and the acidification of soils that…
By Prof. Isaac Boadi The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been a major political force in Ghana since its formation in 1992, evolving from a revolutionary government into a key player in the country’s multiparty democracy. Over the past 32 years, per my weak mathematical background, the NDC has spent significant time both in government…
As Brazil celebrates its 202nd Independence Day on September 7, 2024, the nation stands as a testament to resilience, cultural richness, and boundless potential. From the vibrant Amazon rainforest to the bustling metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s diversity is as captivating as its history. Today, Brazil is a major economic powerhouse in South America,…
In recent times, the political discourse in Ghana has taken a sharp turn, with significant proposals being presented to the youth by the two leading figures in the political landscape. Among the most notable is the stark contrast between the plans of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of Ghana, and those of former President…
Every year, between 10 million and 12 million young people enter the labour market in Africa, but only 3 million manage to secure jobs. As a result, more than half of the continent’s youth are either unemployed or inactive, with 72 percent living on less than $2 per day and at least 80 million of…
