A different fate for African child soldiers
Africa has known her fair share of civil wars. Unfortunately, that tragedy has persisted to such an extent that the continent is now associated with…
Hall rivalry and violent clashes among university students in Ghana
Halls of residence are standard features of universities globally. That practice is salutary since it effaces one of the main difficulties encountered by many students,…
Relevance of the first Pan-African women’s conference in Ghana 1960
Pan-Africanism has brought together continental Africans and Black Diasporans several times. Pan-Africanism represents the relationship between Blacks on the African continent and Blacks in the…
African sensitivities and the transatlantic slave trade
The act of chattel slavery has been visited over and over again by continental Africans and Black Diasporans; the latter comprising mainly African Americans and…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…