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I stand before you today to express my unwavering support for the President’s recent State of the Union address. The address was not only a reflection of our nation’s progress, but also a clarion call for unity, resilience, and forward-thinking strategies to address the challenges we face.Key Highlights: Economic Growth and Stability:The President’s emphasis on economic recovery post-pandemic is commendable. With strategic investments in agriculture, technology, and infrastructure, we are poised to stimulate job creation and enhance our economic resilience. Education and Empowerment:The commitment to improving education is crucial for our nation’s future. By prioritizing access to quality education and…

Nene Simpii Afedi Katamaso, the Yilagbeye-Divisional chief of Hiowe Gblaka Family (M) Chiefs and elders of the Hiowe Gblaka Family of Hiowe Seh have called on the Prampram and Shai Traditional Councils to cease alleged harassment and resolve their long-standing boundary dispute in court. The family made this demand during a press conference on February 27, 2025, reaffirming their historical claim to the disputed Seh-Gbugbla lands.Speaking at the event, Nene Simpii Afedi Katamaso, the Yilagbeye-Divisional chief of Hiowe Gblaka Family of Doryumu-Dodowa of the Shai Traditional Area stated “We are the original custodians of the Seh-Gbugbla lands. Our ancestors settled…

King Mohammed VI of Morocco asked Moroccans on Wednesday to abstain from performing the rite of slaughtering sheep on Eid al-Adha this year due to a drop in the country’s herd following years of drought. Eid al-Adha, to take place in June, commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim, or Abraham, to sacrifice his son on God’s command. Muslims mark the event by slaughtering sheep or goats. The meat is shared among family and donated to the poor. Morocco’s cattle and sheep herds have decreased by 38% in 2025 since the last census nine years ago due to consecutive droughts, according to…

In the grand chamber of Parliament, President John Dramani Mahama stood before the nation, delivering his first State of the Nation Address since his return to power. The weight of his words mirrored the weight of the challenges ahead—challenges not just of governance but of trust, integrity, and survival.Ghanaians listened, hoping to hear an admission of the painful realities they already know too well, an acknowledgment of the struggles they endure daily, and, most importantly, a clear path forward. Mahama’s message was direct: Ghana is at a breaking point, but we can rebuild.What followed was a sobering revelation of a…

Mr. Ken Kinney, President of the West Africa Action Network on Small Arms and Light Weapons (WAANSA-Ghana), has revealed that the laws and regulations that currently govern small arms and light weapons acquisition and usage in the nation are antiquated and insufficient to manage the new trends in weaponry.As a result, the WAANSA Ghana President has urged the government to pass the National Small Arms Bill 2023 into law to establish a strong legal framework and curb the spread of small arms and light weapons in the nation, which have sadly ended up in the wrong hands and are being…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he wanted to “do a deal” with U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve a dispute over his country’s land policy and genocide case against Israel at the World Court. Trump cut U.S. financial assistance to South Africa in an executive order this month, citing disapproval of its approach to land reform and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Washington’s close ally. Ramaphosa told a conference organised by U.S. bank Goldman Sachs in Johannesburg that he wanted the “dust to settle” after the executive order but that the longer-term goal was to…

IntroductionThis article explores whether Theophilus Pratt & Another (hereinafter referred to as plaintiffs) v. Dr. Turad Senessie & Others (hereinafter referred to as defendants) (2024) SC. Misc. AppNo.7/2024 (unreported) is primarily about ownership rights (title declaration) or about constitutional protection of property rights (fundamental rights under Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution). It examines its impact on property law, government accountability, and human rights.Overview of the Case The case involves a dispute between the plaintiffs and the defendants concerning a parcel of land at the Peninsular Road, Mamah Beach, in the Western Area of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The…

Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama I stand before you today to express my unwavering support for the President’s recent State of the Union address. The address was not only a reflection of our nation’s progress, but also a clarion call for unity, resilience, and forward-thinking strategies to address the challenges we face.Key Highlights:1. Economic Growth and Stability: The President’s emphasis on economic recovery post-pandemic is commendable. With strategic investments in agriculture, technology, and infrastructure, we are poised to stimulate job creation and enhance our economic resilience.2. Education and Empowerment: The commitment to improving education is crucial for our nation’s future.…

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) is to organize Quizzes on the 1992 Constitution among pupils at the Basic School Level across the country to make the 2025 Independence Day celebration more cheerful and memorable, besides their participation in the usual march passes.Ms. Ophelia Nana Yaa Ankrah, NCCE Eastern Regional Director, explained that the quizzes form part of the Commission’s strategies to get pupils and students to learn the contents of the 1992 Constitution better while having fun.She said the competitions would be held under the 2025 working theme for the Commission: “Ghana’s Future: Our Collective Responsibility.”Launching a series…

Sergeant Adjetey, Corporal Attipoe, and Private Odartey are names deeply etched into the memories of most Ghanaians. These ex-servicemen fought for the British in World War II but were killed while attempting to present a petition on unpaid benefits to the colonial government on February 28, 1948. Their deaths triggered a chain of events that many believe ultimately led to Ghana’s independence. Seventy-seven years later, it is worth reflecting on who these men were, what led to their deaths, and whether their sacrifice truly played a pivotal role in Ghana’s independence just nine years later. When discussions about the 1948…