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Stonebwoy’s rise cannot be reduced to one claim
The recent exchanges between former Ghanaian international Prince Tagoe and globally celebrated dancehall artiste Stonebwoy have once again brought to the fore an issue that goes beyond personal claims and touches on respect, growth, and credibility.
Abena Opokua Ahwenee writes: A child needed protection, but the system exposed her instead
Dear Ghana Police Service, I am deeply concerned over the handling of a disturbing incest case involving Inspector Desmond, reportedly stationed at Mampongten, and his 15-year-old daughter. While the response from the Ghana Police Service is acknowledged, there is deep worry about the handling of sensitive details part...
Why every Ghanaian must support the Free Primary Health Care Programme
When a mother delays treatment because she cannot afford the co-payment, when a farmer ignores chest pains to save for the harvest season, when a retiree rations medication to make it last, our communities sustain invisible wounds.
Removed or Rescued? The harsh reality of deportations in a world on the move
When borders close, dreams don’t just end; they are forced out. Removals, commonly known as deportations,s remain one of the most controversial and emotionally charged issues in global migration today. Behind every statistic is a human story, a journey of hope interrupted, a future cut short, and in many cases, a painf...
When Hormuz Fails: The day a waterway stops the world
The Strait of Hormuz is not just a stretch of water it is the world’s most critical economic artery. Barely 167 kilometres long and just 39 kilometres wide at its narrowest point, this narrow corridor quietly carries the weight of the global economy.
Passport Panic in America: Why Trump’s child support crackdown is sending shockwaves through families
Fear is quietly spreading across many homes in America. Some men are reportedly making emergency travel plans. Others are desperately calling lawyers, negotiating payment plans, or avoiding international trips altogether. The reason is a tough enforcement policy now gaining momentum under President Donald Trump’s admin...
The WTO is debating trade: The world runs on investment
At the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation in Yaoundé, 165 countries were ready to advance the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement. One objection brought the effort to a halt. The count itself is straightforward; the meaning is not.
Fils continues fine form to win Barcelona title
Arthur Fils continued his excellent recent form since returning from long-term injury by winning the clay-court title in Barcelona.
Auditor-General recommends sanctions for Ussif, Dr Ofosu-Asare and Kartey over GH₵726m administrative lapses, procurement breaches
The Auditor-General has recommended sanctions against former senior officials of the Ministry of Sports and the Local Organising Committee (LOC), after uncovering what it describes as deep-rooted procurement breaches, weak financial controls, and unexplained expenditures.
Protecting our kids online
Think about the last time you saw a child without a phone. It is getting harder to remember, isn't it? Today's children are growing up in two worlds at once the physical one we can see, and a digital one that never sleeps, never pauses, and is designed by some of the smartest engineers on earth to keep them scrolling f...
I attended Harvard – just not the one you think: Rethinking success, career paths and school labels in Ghana
In recent days, Ghana’s digital space has been awash with heated exchanges sparked by a seemingly simple opinion. Richlove Oduro, a student from Nsein Secondary School in the Western Region, described the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) as a “show-off.” That remark, interpreted by some as dismissive, ignited res...
Macron reparations invite is PR vehicle for France to wash off blood of slavery, looting
Macron has been invited to Ghana for the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice in Accra on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.