The British were determined to subjugate the kingdom. Affer a brutal campaign, they succeeded in capturing Otunfuo Agyeman Prempeh I and exiling him, first to Sierra Leone and later to the remote Seychelles. His exile, lasting 24 years, did not diminish his symbolic importance. The Asante Kingdom, located in present-day […]
Morocco’s Independence Day: A Saga of a King and a People
The people of Morocco on Monday, 18th November , 2024, celebrated the 69th anniversary of the country’s Independence Day, a major event that crowned a long national struggle to defend the unity, sovereignty, and core values of the country, thanks to the perfect harmony between the throne and the people. […]
Seven trends that will define African hospitality experiences in 2025
Africa’s hospitality sector has long offered unparalleled experiences to travellers from abroad. This is particularly true for British and European holidaymakers. Almost 150,000 European tourists had visited South Africa by February 2024 and this year’s United Nations Tourism Report notes increasing European interest in East and West Africa destinations. British […]
The Belt and Road Initiative: Impact on Ghana’s development
Ghana and China have established a strong diplomatic relationship that dates back to 1960, the same year Ghana gained republic status. This has cemented Ghana’s place as one of the earliest countries in sub-Saharan Africa to build diplomatic ties with China. Previously, Ghana and China have established strategic partnerships in […]
How safe is Rain Water in an Era of Illegal Mining – Kwabena Adu Koranteng Writes
Activities of illegal mining with the use of mercury and cyanide that are polluting the air, environment and water bodies could also be polluting rain water that is usually harvested by households during rainfall. Harvesting rain water for household activities has been an age old practice that is part of […]
Answers to John Mahama’s Five Questions On The Economy: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes
The Presidential candidate of NDC, John Mahama, has asked NPP’s Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia five questions on the economy. The five questions are very interesting. However, let me use this opportunity to respectfully provide answers to John Mahama’s questions as follows: Question 1: Why the exchange rate had skyrocketed to GHS […]
Dr. Bawumia’s Bold Vision: The “One District, One Market” Initiative to Transform Ghana’s Local Economies
By Nana Asare Baffour In an ambitious stride toward strengthening Ghana’s local economies, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 Presidential Candidate, has committed to a landmark initiative: the “One District, One Market” program. This program aims to establish a well-equipped, accessible market in […]
Prophet Owusu Bempah Now Our Nemesis?
Honestly, we, as a political party, failed to micro-manage our relationship with our beloved Prophet Owusu Bempah when he’s caught up with abnormal situations, even when he had apologized, how come he should be blamed for the current state of the Cathedral project when he openly gave his support and […]
Mahama’s Promises Of Regional Hospitals: A Display Of Disconnect From Ghana’s Progress
By Nana Asare Baffour In his recent campaign visit to the newly created regions in northern Ghana, former President John Dramani Mahama promised to build regional hospitals if given the mandate in 2024. However, what is alarming about this promise is that it reflects a clear disconnect from the current […]