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Peace in Ghana is bigger than any political party
Politicians must be circumspect in their activities, utterances, and conduct, especially in the media space. There is a saying that “if you think peace is expensive, try war”. This simple statement should remind us that peace is not something to be taken for granted. What is happening on social media these days, partic...
From legacy to leadership: A new platform to shape Africa’s skills future
Some lives are measured by the positions they hold or the years they serve. Others are remembered for the ideas they nurture, the institutions they strengthen and the generations they quietly influence. The life of Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah belongs firmly to the latter.
Is loyalty a queue ?
Loyalty to a party is not measured by the number of years on a membership card. It is measured by what you did for the party in its finest hours and what you refused to do to it in its darkest ones. Supporting the NPP, a party whose history spans decades and whose roots run deep into the Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition,...
Bridging traditional banking and emerging fintech ecosystems across Africa
At the 7th Africa Fintech Forum 2026 in Nairobi, hosted by BII Global, I gave a keynote on "Empowering Innovation, Driving Inclusion: The Future of Fintech in Africa," highlighting ways to connect traditional banking with new fintech solutions across the continent.
AfCFTA in Limbo?
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) comes at a time when the continent remains one of the last major regions to fully harness the potential of a comprehensive free trade regime. The successful and prudent implementation of this high-profile initiative is expected to enhance intra-African trade and drive op...
Prof. Kpessa-Whyte writes: Understanding SIGA’s policy of encouraging inter-trading among specified entities
The purpose of this piece is to demonstrate that SIGA’s policy of encouraging inter-trading among certain specified entities is lawful in principle, commercially rational, and fully consistent with its mandate to safeguard and enhance the value of the State’s ownership interests. Among others, the policy derives its le...
Telcos and regulators are failing Ghana on Mobile Money fraud
Mobile money fraud is not succeeding because criminals are smarter. It is succeeding because those responsible for stopping it are not doing enough. And every stolen cedi tells the same story: the system saw it, and let it happen.
Cartoon or Crime? Free expression on trial in Ghana’s democracy
When satire becomes a handcuff offence, a nation must ask itself, “Are we protecting leadership or silencing truth?” The arrest and remand of individuals accused of digitally manipulating images of public officials has ignited a national conversation that Ghana can no longer avoid. At the centre of the storm lies a dif...
Reimagining ECOWAS leadership for a fragmented and uncertain West Africa
As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) prepares for a leadership transition in July 2026, the region stands at a defining moment in its history.
Africa must look inward: Reframing resilience in a shifting global econy
As global economic uncertainties deepen and traditional aid flows face increasing strain, Africa is being forced to confront a familiar but urgent question: how does the continent build true financial resilience in a world that is rapidly turning inward?
Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury
Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year's Wimbledon because of a wrist injury.
Otumfuo destools Kenyase II Manhene after 89-year reign
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, the Kenyase II Manhene, who was recognised as the longest-reigning Paramount Chief in Asanteman. The decision was announced during an Asanteman Traditional Council meeting held on Monday, July 27, 2026. Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, who was ensto...