As the December 2024 elections approach, calls for peaceful elections have intensified. In the North East region of Ghana, where conflicts often arise from political, chieftaincy, and land disputes, young people are mobilizing their communities to support peaceful actions.
The North East Regional Youth Network, together with African Students For...
By Mawuli ZOGBENU
That time of the year has come again. Hehehehe! Just like the game of football, some people will celebrate the Christmas in extreme joy and some others will be getting angry at the slightest provocation especially when driving in traffic. Elections 2024! Nothing to be anxious about.
It...
By Alhaji Seidu AGONGO
In barely two weeks, Ghanaians will head to the polls to add to or subtract from our democratic success story that has, for years inspired many in Africa and attracts millions from across the world to our shores.
On December 7, more than 18 million registered voters...
Deepfakes—artificial intelligence-generated media that convincingly mimic real individuals—pose a significant threat to the integrity of Ghana's electoral process. As the nation approaches its general elections on December 7, 2024, the proliferation of deepfakes has the potential to mislead voters, distort public perception, and undermine democratic institutions.
Potential threats to electoral...
Industrialization has long been recognized as fundamental for economic growth and development. For Africa, the journey toward sustainable industrialization remains crucial to unlocking economic potential, fostering job creation, and achieving long-term global competitiveness.
As we mark African Union Industrialization Day, November 20, evaluating where the continent stands, the future of...
By William Selassy ADJADOGO
Under the presidency of French President, Emmanuel Macron, France has changed its approach when it comes to relations with Africa. It has broken up with the opaque France-Africa relations to a new approach, based on reciprocity and stronger connections with civil societies.
This was the talking point...
By Isaac Frimpong (Ph.D)
Dear Presidential Candidate,
As Ghana finds itself at a turning point in its economic and social development, I write to emphasise a pressing issue that demands urgent attention: the transformation of our workforce. The choices we make now will determine whether Ghana’s growing population becomes an unparalleled...
This is the second of three (3) series of articles to be published in three (3) insertions. The first article titled: ‘‘The insignificance of tribalism towards election 2024 – A survey report” was published on 18th November 2024 on page 17 of the Business & Financial Times.
It is presented...
By Amos SAFO
Today, Monday 25 November 2024 marks 12 days to the crucial 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. Unfortunately, and quite expectedly, there are disturbing signals by some interest groups to plunge the country into instability.
This assertion is based on the threats issued by a National Democratic Congress (NDC)...
By Kosi DZOKOTO
Unemployment and stagnant economic growth are among Ghana's most pressing challenges, with the youth bearing the brunt of these issues. According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, nearly 20% of young Ghanaians are unemployed, with the situation even more dire for those aged 15-24, where unemployment...