Author: Prince Ahenkorah

A coalition of political movements, trade unions, civil society groups, and Pan-African organizations from across Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, North America, and Asia have issued a joint statement condemning what it describes as military aggression against Iran. The statement, released on March 1, 2026, brings together progressive forces, youth and women’s movements, faith-based justice networks, scholar-activists, and community organizations from several countries. The coalition says its members do not share identical ideological views about the Iranian government or global geopolitics but have united around a shared commitment to human dignity, democratic self-determination, and respect for international law. According…

Street hawking, a common form of trading in Ghana, is drawing renewed public concern as its activities expand beyond the traditional sale of goods to include alleged involvement in illicit practices such as drug peddling. Instead of selling within established market centres, hawkers move through streets and traffic intersections, offering goods directly to motorists and pedestrians. Although trading is a legal means of livelihood in Ghana, hawking as practiced on busy streets has long been regarded as unacceptable by city authorities due to safety, sanitation, and traffic concerns. Over the years, metropolitan authorities in major cities such as Accra and…

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana’s economy is regaining stability and moving back onto a growth trajectory, telling Parliament that “Ghana is back” and “Ghana is working again.” Presenting the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Friday, 27 February, he acknowledged that the recovery process had been difficult but insisted that the government’s policy interventions are beginning to produce visible results. He reiterated his determination to reverse the country’s economic challenges and ease the burden on citizens. Reflecting on earlier assurances to reset the economy, the President said he had remained committed to steering the nation back…

A coalition of progressive organizations and movements from Africa, Europe, and the Americas has issued a joint statement condemning the alleged kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro, the constitutionally elected President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The statement, dated 15 January 2026, calls for his immediate release and denounces the action as a violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty and international law. The groups, which describe themselves as committed to social justice, democracy, and anti-imperialist struggle, accused the United States of orchestrating the abduction through armed forces. They described the act as “imperial violence” that undermines popular sovereignty and threatens global norms established…

Former Ghanaian Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been arrested and detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over issues relating to his residential status in the United States. According to information available on the ICE website, the former minister was arrested on Tuesday and is currently being held at the Caroline Detention Facility in Virginia. ICE confirmed that Mr Ofori-Atta is in their custody, although it remains unclear whether his detention is directly linked to Ghana’s extradition request or strictly an immigration-related matter. The arrest comes amid mounting pressure on the former finance minister to return…

A development activist from the Talensi District in the Upper East Region, has written an open letter to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohunu, urging urgent intervention to curb what he describes as persistent and deadly armed robbery activities in the area. In the letter dated January 2, 2026, Solomon T.T.B. Zinekena expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in Talensi, stating that the district has increasingly become unsafe for residents, workers, and visitors. He noted that armed robbers have allegedly been targeting residents, dispossessing them of motorbikes, money, gold, mobile phones, and other valuables, and in…

Kwadwo Oppong Nkrumah, the Sultan of Spin, strutted to the podium, his best “I’ve-got-a-secret” face on. He cleared his throat, ready to weave a tale of deceit so intricate, even he would believe it. “Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve finally found the scandal to bring down Mahama’s ghost! NPP members, get your chopsticks ready for Christmas!” The room erupted into a frenzy, but Oppong Nkrumah remained unfazed, his poker face on point. He announced, “GOLDBOD has incurred a loss of $219 million!”The crowd gasped. Heeeeeeey! Sammy Gyamfi, the GoldBod CEO, wasn’t having it. “Hey, master of spin, stop the theatrics! ”…

The General Superintendent of the Saviour Church of Ghana, Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, has been crowned the Overall National Best Farmer for 2025 at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration held on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Ho. The 82-year-old farmer has spent over 55 years in the farming industry, earning numerous recognitions from the district, regional, national, and international levels. His decades of dedication have cemented his reputation as one of Ghana’s most accomplished farmers. In his acceptance speech, Opanin Abraham expressed deep gratitude to God and to all who have supported the agricultural sector. He stated, “On this…

The SRC Coordinating Committee of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), has unveiled a new logo, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to promote innovation, unity, and student-focused leadership. The virtual launch, held on 21st November 2025 via Microsoft Teams, brought together students, administrators, faculty, and staff from all UniMAC campuses. Attendees described the event as a proud moment for the student community. According to the Coordinating Committee, the new logo embodies the SRC’s renewed commitment to Transparency, Integrity, and Accountability; values they say are essential to effectively representing the student body. During the ceremony, key administrators…

Ghana has urged member states of the Kimberley Process (KP) to prioritize meaningful reforms that reflect the changing realities of the global diamond trade. The call was made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Sammy Gyamfi, during the 2025 Kimberley Process Ministerial Meeting held in Dubai on November 20, 2025. Addressing ministers, diplomats and delegates from participating countries, the CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, emphasized that although the Kimberley Process has been instrumental for more than two decades in preventing diamonds from fueling conflict, the nature of conflict has evolved beyond traditional armed confrontations.…