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Author: Richard Ahiagbah The ECOWAS Court of Justice’s decision to dismiss all of Justice Torkornoo’s claims is deeply disappointing. It raises serious concerns about Ghana’s democracy and the future independence of our judiciary. It is extremely worrying that a court meant to uphold justice and defend citizens from government abuse has effectively endorsed what many Ghanaians saw as a politically motivated attack on judicial independence. Ghanaians must remember what happened to former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. We witnessed an unprecedented, hurried process, a committee whose outcome seemed predetermined, the public humiliation of a sitting Chief Justice, and…

In a significant move aimed at strengthening agricultural productivity and enhancing food security, Sesi-Edem Co. Ltd of Ghana and its United States subsidiary, Sesi-Edem LLC USA, have announced a strategic partnership with Catalyst Green LLC, a leading American company specialising in advanced biological agricultural solutions. The collaboration is aimed at improving soil health, strengthening root development, enhancing nutrient availability, and supporting healthier crop growth across Ghana’s agricultural sector. The partnership forms part of efforts to promote sustainable farming practices and increase agricultural productivity through the adoption of innovative technologies. Speaking on the development, businessman and philanthropist Dr Gabriel Tanko Adovoe…

Global displacement has reached unprecedented levels, with nearly 130 million people worldwide either forcibly displaced or stateless by the end of 2025, highlighting the growing gap between rising humanitarian needs and the international community’s ability to address the root causes of conflict, persecution and instability. As the world marks World Refugee Day, new figures released by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reveal the scale of a crisis that continues to deepen despite decades of humanitarian interventions, refugee protection frameworks and international assistance programmes. According to UNHCR, a total of 129.4 million people were either displaced from their homes or…

Author: Nelson Ayivor Life often feels like a constant struggle. We struggle to succeed, struggle to be accepted, struggle to overcome disappointments, and sometimes struggle simply to make it through another day. From childhood to old age, the human journey is marked by effort, ambition, and perseverance. Yet there comes a moment when many discover a profound truth: not every struggle leads to victory, and some struggles are simply futile. The futility of struggle is not found in hard work or determination. Rather, it is found in fighting battles that were never meant to be fought, resisting realities that cannot…

Author: Nelson Ayivor There are moments in life when words fail us. The disappointments have piled up, the burdens have grown heavier, and the journey has become longer than we ever imagined. In such moments, all that escapes our lips is a tired sigh. A sigh is often the language of a weary soul. It speaks when the heart is too exhausted to explain its pain. It carries the weight of unanswered prayers, deferred hopes, broken dreams, and silent struggles. We may smile in public, carry on with our responsibilities, and appear strong to those around us, yet deep within,…

Author: Nelson Ayivor Among the many prayers recorded in Scripture, few are as brief and yet as profound as the prayer of Jabez. Hidden within a genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4:10, this simple prayer has inspired countless believers because it reveals a heart that dared to ask God for more than survival—it sought divine blessing, purpose, and protection. The Bible says: “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may…

Central University has suspended all remaining Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Week activities following the arrest of five individuals by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) over their alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of cannabis and cannabis-infused products on campus. In a statement issued on June 19, the university said it had become aware of media reports concerning the five individuals currently in NACOC custody following an incident that reportedly occurred during a programme associated with the SRC Week celebrations. The university stressed that investigations into the matter were still ongoing and that it was engaging NACOC and other relevant…

Zimbabwe’s lower house of parliament has approved a controversial constitutional amendment that would extend presidential terms from five years to seven years, a move that could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030 and has reignited debate over democratic governance in the southern African nation. The bill, passed with overwhelming support from lawmakers aligned with the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union–Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF), marks a significant step in a political process that is designed to prolong Mnangagwa’s hold on power beyond the limits originally envisaged under the country’s constitution. A total of 216 legislators voted in favour…

A worsening climate crisis has affected at least 13 million people and claimed more than 3,000 lives across Africa in 2025, as extreme weather events ranging from deadly floods to prolonged droughts intensified across the continent, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The findings paint a sobering picture of a continent increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks as rising temperatures, devastating floods, prolonged droughts and accelerating sea-level rise place growing pressure on economies, ecosystems and communities. While Africa contributes only a small fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, it continues to bear a disproportionate share of…

A coalition of medical experts, survivors, human rights activists, and politicians have demanded clarification regarding Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Maada Bio, after she denied endorsing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) but refrained from denouncing the practice. The controversy has placed renewed attention on one of West Africa’s most sensitive and divisive issues, with critics warning that comments attributed to the First Lady risk undermining years of efforts to combat a practice widely condemned by international health and human rights organisations. Fatima Maada Bio, who currently serves as President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (Oaflad), has come…