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America First in Africa: What Washington’s new playbook means for the continent
The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) barely survived. With a one-year lifeline and a "modernisation" ultimatum attached, African leaders have months to act.
Don’t let the 2026 World Cup become a deportation story
As excitement builds ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, many Ghanaians are already preparing to travel abroad, particularly to the United States, which remains the most preferred destination for many prospective travellers. But beneath the excitement lies a serious national concern that Ghanaian authorities cannot a...
Your Retention Problem Isn’t About Pay – It’s About Progress
“How do we keep our best people?” It is the question I hear most often from executives and HR leaders alike, and it is one I sit with regularly in my own work, building teams. Organisations invest heavily in salary reviews, benefits packages and engagement initiatives, yet turnover remains a constant concern in Ghana a...
Unseeded Ghana Diamond Rackets defy odds to sweep seeded Kenya in Billie Jean King Cup opener
In a powerful display of resilience, Ghana's national women's tennis team, the Diamond Rackets, has sent a clear message to the continent by defeating second-seeded Kenya 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026 Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Africa Group III on Monday, July 13.
THE LAW 101: Revisiting the 2019 Akonta Mining Judgment
Long before the landmark criminal proceedings of 2025 that terminated on Monday July 20, 2026, the legal operations and corporate activities surrounding Akonta Mining Company Limited were subjected to rigorous judicial scrutiny in the civil courts. In Akonta Mining Company Limited & 4 Others v. The Attorney General & 3...
Serena Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen’s doubles
Serena Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, will make her return to competitive action after an absence of almost four years in the women's doubles at Queen's Club later this month.
Are walkouts in parliament truly democratic?
The late Minister for Environment once made a memorable remark on the floor of Parliament before his untimely passing that “The Minority has staged more walkouts than their total numbers in Parliament.”
Clarifying the legal issues surrounding Kenneth Ofori-Atta’s case
I can understand the confusion surrounding the case involving Kenneth Ofori-Atta, and I hope the following explanation helps to clarify the issues. To begin with, many people believe or suspect that Mr Ofori-Atta may have been involved in a number of alleged offences, ranging from matters connected to the National Cath...
The National Clean-Up: another photo op, or are we serious?
The announcement landed with the usual blast of trumpets. A National Sanitation Day. The Ghana Armed Forces deployed to crack the problem. Citizens called to action. Nobody quite seems to know what that action is. Let us call it what it is – yet another grand policy pronouncement that lands with a media splash, generat...
The Fate of Accra: Countdown to 150 years as the capital city of Ghana
Introduction On the 3rd of June 2026, Accra, the capital city of Ghana, was saddled once again with incidents of flooding, building collapse and fire outbreaks. This date marked exactly 11 years since the 3rd June, 2015 disaster, when more than 150 people lost their lives due to flooding and fire. Reasonable expectatio...
Behind every chief is a registrar: How Ghana is strengthening the backbone of the chieftaincy institution
When people think about Ghana’s chieftaincy institution, they often picture chiefs in colourful regalia, traditional ceremonies, or the important role traditional leaders play in resolving disputes and preserving culture. What many do not see are the public officers working quietly behind the scenes to ensure that thes...
Noskova holds off extraordinary Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon
Czech youngster Linda Noskova recovered from missing five championship points to beat her friend Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary and dramatic Wimbledon final. Noskova looked on course for a routine victory when she led 6-2 5-2 – but she crumbled with the finishing line in sight as 10th seed Muchova won five games...