The youth of Africa stand at the threshold of a transformative era, one that demands our collective effort to harness their potential as leaders and innovators. As the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy, I have witnessed the dynamism and resilience of our young people, ranging from demonstrations to demands for better governance, tackling climate change and a global digital era. The ...

The Health Committee of Parliament has strongly condemned the sudden closure of the Renal Unit at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, a decision that has tragically led to the deaths of three kidney patients. The unit was shut down almost two weeks ago without an official explanation, sparking outrage. The President of the Kidney Patients Association, Baffour Ahenkorah, confirmed that three ...

After more than two decades of multiple parliamentary deliberations, Ghana’s Parliament passed the Affirmative Action Bill on July 30, 2024. The bill mandates the government to set progressive targets for achieving gender equity in public office, governance, and decision-making processes. The Affirmative Action Bill, which has been a recurring feature in various parliaments under the Fourth Republic, was successfully passed ...

Despite a notable increase in per capita income over recent years, widespread inequality persists in Ghana, according to the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER). This revelation comes from ISSER’s 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review, titled “A Critical Assessment of the 2024 Mid-Year Budget by ISSER.” By June 2024, inflation had decreased to 22.8%, a significant drop from its ...

Bernard Anbatayela Mornah, a former Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), has announced his ambition to contest the 2024 presidential election on the ticket of the Party. He outlined a nine-point agenda to transform the fortunes of the country should he win the PNC’s Flagbearer slot and subsequently be elected as President of the country.   At a press launch, ...

The conflict in Sudan has led to a horrifying surge in violence against children, a new UN report has revealed, underscoring the need for urgent and tangible protection measures. The report on Children and Armed Conflict in Sudan, released on Tuesday, documented a staggering 2,168 grave violations against 1,913 children in 2022 and 2023 – a significant increase compared to ...

Parliament has just passed the Affirmative Action bill into law. The Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024, which has been in and out of Parliament for several years, was finally passed unanimously by the House. The bill is expected to ensure that a critical number of women hold key positions in governance, public life, and decision-making spaces, thereby improving the lives ...

Shamima Muslim, a renowned gender activist, has expressed her excitement and relief following the passage of the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024 by Parliament. The bill, which aims to address historical gender imbalances and promote gender equity in both the public and private sectors, was passed on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality in ...

The unexpected increase in the cost of fuel, electricity and cement is one of the most urgent economic issues confronting the country now. While interest rates in the sub-region average 10 per cent, interest rates in Ghana hover around 30 per cent. Interest rates impact foreign investments. The recent losses reported by the Central Bank are much more worrisome. In light ...

Two children have been killed and nine injured, six critically, in a “ferocious” knife attack at a children’s dance workshop. Two adults are also in a critical condition after being stabbed as they tried to protect children at the Taylor Swift-themed event on Hart Street in Southport, Merseyside Police said. A 17-year-old boy, from Banks in Lancashire, has been arrested ...