Rape is a heinous crime that has become all too common in our society. Unfortunately, many rape cases go unreported due to fear, shame, and cultural stigmatization. In Ghana, rape victims often suffer in silence because they do not know who to turn to for help or how to report the crime. Reporting rape can …
Female genital mutilation, also known as female genital cutting, is a practice that involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It is a cultural tradition that has been passed down for generations in some African countries, including Ghana. However, this practice has been a subject of controversy and …
Female Genital Mutilation in Ghana: A Question for the Gods Read More »
As a Ghanaian, you may be aware of the alarming rate at which desertification is taking place in our country. Desertification refers to the process by which fertile land turns into desert due to the overuse of natural resources, deforestation, and climate change. It is a major environmental problem that affects not only the ecosystem …
Reversing Desertification in Ghana: 10 Profitable Trees to Consider Planting Read More »
In 2017, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) ruled in favor of Ghana in a maritime boundary dispute with its neighbor, Cote d’Ivoire. The dispute centered around the exploitation of hydrocarbon reserves in the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean. Despite the ruling, Ghana’s bilateral ties with Cote d’Ivoire remain …
Unsafe induced abortions have been identified as a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in Ghana. Dr. Susan Ama Amuasi, a Lecturer and Reproductive Health Expert at Central University, has stated that the high rates of unsafe abortions in Ghana pose a serious public health concern. Dr. Amuasi explains that unsafe abortions are usually …
Maternal Mortality in Ghana: Alarming Concerns with Unsafe Abortions Read More »
Ghana’s road to independence from 1919 to 1957 is a fascinating chapter in Africa’s history. The struggle for independence was characterized by resistance, resilience, and perseverance in the face of colonialism. This article provides an overview of Ghana’s path to independence during this critical era, highlighting the significant events and figures that shaped the country’s …
Tracing Ghana’s Path to Independence: The Key Events and Figures from 1919-1957 Read More »
Ghana has announced the country’s first outbreak of Marburg virus disease, after a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre laboratory confirmed earlier results. The Institut Pasteur in Dakar, Senegal received samples from each of the two patients from the southern Ashanti region of Ghana – both deceased and unrelated – who showed symptoms including diarrhoea, …
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Briefing/policy papers Written by Maria Quattri The profile of world poverty is changing dramatically. This briefing paper focuses on one of the most troubling but least explored aspects of that change: a marked increase in the share of global extreme poverty accounted for by children in Africa. While the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) include a …
Child poverty in Africa: an SDG emergency in the making Read More »
Family planning does not affect fertility no matter the method used or how long, it’s designed to temporarily delay fertility and prevent pregnancy, Ms. Theodora Okpojah, Sub-Municipal Head Nurse in Amuidjor in the Ashaiman Municipality has revealed. She explained that family planning methods helped to improve maternal health and child survival, reduced the number of …
Family planning does not affect fertility—Head Nurse Read More »
Eight people died in an armed ambush on a train in the north of Nigeria and a further 26 were injured, the commissioner for the Kaduna State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said late on Tuesday. According to the local newspaper \”Leadership,\” 30 people were kidnapped, including the director of the …
Eight dead, 26 injured, dozens kidnapped after Nigerian train ambush Read More »
