By Daron ACEMOGLU
It should not have come as such a surprise that US voters were largely unmoved by the Democrats’ warnings that Donald Trump poses a grave threat to American institutions. In a January 2024 Gallup poll, only 28% of Americans (a record low) said that they were satisfied...
The European Union Delegation to Ghana has reignited the fight against gender-based violence, urging women to speak out and seek justice when faced with inhumane treatment.
This call to action was made during the "Women Speak" event, which commemorated the '16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence' a UN global...
By Kenneth ROGOFF
As Europe prepares for a potential trade war after US President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, its two largest economies are struggling. While Germany is heading into its second consecutive year of zero growth, France is expected to grow by less than 1% in 2025.
Is Europe’s...
By Joseph E STIGLITZ
As the shock of Donald Trump’s victory sinks in, pundits and politicians are mulling what it means for the future of the United States and global politics. Understanding why such a divisive, unqualified figure won again is crucial for the Democrats.
Did they go too far left...
British-Ghanaian kid philanthropist and author of four books, Sarah Afua Kittoe, has been honoured with a special award at the Royal Global Awards 2024 in London, United Kingdom.
Sarah, now 12-years old, walked away with a plaque representing a Special Recognition for her exceptional dedication, tireless efforts and remarkable contributions...
By Howard DAVIES
Is it all over for Basel 3.1 (or what is known in the United States as the “Basel Endgame”)? Should we kiss goodbye the Basel Committee and the very idea of global banking-supervision accords that establish minimum capital requirements?
Many informed people think so. The committee’s recommendations have...
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 Jeffrey D. SACHS
Ultimately, this is the story of how the Israel lobby undermined America, wrecked the Middle East, and set a series of international crimes against humanity in motion.
It’s official now. America’s closest ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the one accorded more than 50 standing ovations...
By Chris KONEY
Leading to the much anticipated American elections on December 7, I had conversations with various friends and professionals representing diverse American sectors on the possibility of Kamala Devi Harris becoming the next and first female president of the United States of America.
A member of the Democratic Party...
By Christabel DANSO ABEAM
At the recent graduation ceremony of the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Accra, Virginia Evelyn Palmer, United State of America's (U.S.A) Ambassador to Ghana, called on women entrepreneurs to capitalise on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to expand their businesses internationally.
AGOA is a...