In this conversation, MIASA Academic Coordinator Dr. Agnes Schneider-Musah interviews Dr. Chika Mba, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana and MIASA’s Principal Investigator for Human Rights, on issues concerning Academic Freedom and Knowledge Production in Ghana. They touch on the state of Academic Freedom in Ghana, the history of Ghanaian universities and the necessity of a decolonial approach in science.| TRAFO – Blog for Transregional Research
Flutterwave, a leading African fintech company, has issued a formal response to the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) recent…| Technext
Roy-Stanley Nwafor, IEP Nigeria Country Representative highlighted strategies for youth engagement, institutional strengthening, and continental stability.| Vision of Humanity
Ghana and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Space Business Cooperation, commemorating a new phase in bilateral relations […] The post Ghana and Japan Sign Space Cooperation Agreement to Advance National Development appeared first on Space in Africa.| Space in Africa
The US-Africa trade amounts to about 40 bn USD every year. Even though South Africa remains a top export market for the US, other African markets are important, too. For example, the top product imported from the US to Ghana is cars. Let’s explore options for shipping from the US to Ghana. Shipping from the ... Read more The post Shipping from the US to Ghana appeared first on ShipHub.| ShipHub
LGBTQ+ advocates list hotspots where blackmailers and organised groups target gay men. Homophobic extortion and blackmail of LGBTQ+ Africans is a widespread problem which the LGBTQ+ rights group Rightify Ghana is working to minimize. This week they published a list of the most dangerous areas in Ghana for anti-gay attacks, robberies and extortion. Rightify Ghana… The post Ghana’s most dangerous areas for anti-gay attacks and extortion appeared first on Erasing 76 Crimes.| Erasing 76 Crimes
Thank you to our friends at MyExpatTaxes for compiling this data! These are all the countries we visit on our group scouting trips, and they shared this info so you could make the best choice about where to visit. Join us for a free Q&A session to learn more! —Jen If you’ve ever considered retiring [...]| Expatsi
Launched by previous president Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana’s new, $400m National Cathedral was meant to be the “physical embodiment of unity, harmony and spirituality”, designed by British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye.… The post Unholy mess: Ghana moves to abandon its National Cathedral project appeared first on Global Construction Review.| Global Construction Review
Ghana’s latest offshore oil discovery promises economic gains and greater energy security — but raises fresh concerns about delaying its clean energy transition and locking in long-term fossil fuel dependence. The post Ghana oil find raises fresh concerns over delay to energy transition appeared first on Gas Outlook.| Gas Outlook
"Aunque el Año del Regreso ha dado la bienvenida con entusiasmo a afroamericanos para vivir en Ghana, todavía es importante comprender cómo su presencia puede cambiar drásticamente las vidas de los ghaneses ...".| Global Voices en Español
The release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and similar chatbots like Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude has re-ignited the discussion around how we can manage and direct artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. A common challenge with these and other AI and machine learning (ML) systems is their Silicon Valley heritage that often excludes the lived experiences of Africans... The post How Ghanaians Can Engage with and Create Generative AI Solutions appeared first on Technology Salon.| Technology Salon
In the Mamprobi neighborhood in central Accra, just 15 minutes away from Ghana’s Human Rights Court, you find the Women of Dignity Alliance (WODA), an organization that provides a vital sanctuary for sex workers. Susana Dartey founded WODA in 2012, following years of running the Theatre for Change Ghana project. WODA has become a transformative… The post “My Body Matters”: Ending Sexual Violence Against Sex Workers in Ghana first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post “My Body ...| African Feminism (AF)
Möödunud aasta oli maailmas väljakutsete rohke, ent ka väikesel Eestil on võimalik kiiresti ning paindlikult tegutsedes inimesi kriiside keskel mõjusalt abistada. Eesti organisatsioon Mondo viis mullu eestlaste abi kümnesse riiki, toetades nii sõja tõttu kodust lahkunud inimesi hädavajaliku humanitaarabiga kui vaesemate perede laste haridusteed. Kiire ja paindlik tegutsemine „2024. aasta oli Mondo tegevusvaldkondade jaoks üks| MTÜ Mondo
Government has signed a \$30 million deal with the government of China to construct a modern market in Aflao, fulfilling| The Overseers - Ghana No.1 News
Liquify, the invoice financing platform co-founded by Nadya Yaremenko and Alberta Asafo-Asamoah, has closed a $1.5 million equity seed round,| The Innovation Spark
In #ShowGhanaLove campaign, South African couple was secretly photographed at Ghana monuments.| Erasing 76 Crimes
The LGBTIQ advocacy group Outright International is stepping up to fill the void created by President Trump's cancellation of reporting on the status of queer| Erasing 76 Crimes
By Richard Walker Last September, we were just taking our seats in the New Theatre, Oxford to see Patti Smith Continue readingMusic, drugs and living the Highlife The post Music, drugs and living the Highlife first appeared on Amaurea Press.| Amaurea Press
When a comrade asked me to reflect on my year, I didn’t think much of it. Sure, I could tell you what a year it’s been, how I’ve weaved through the movement, constantly shifting gears and constantly moving. But as I sat down, I grabbed a book and a pen, opened my computer, and nothing.… The post Nationalist Rhetoric and Burn out Harm Queer Ghanaians first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post Nationalist Rhetoric and Burn out Harm Queer Ghanaians appeared first on African Femini...| African Feminism (AF)
The World Health Organization (WHO) is sponsoring a malaria vaccine study in African children without obtaining informed consent from parents.| Foreign Policy Journal
KEY POINTS Nigeria’s petroleum minister Heineken Lokpobiri urged Ghana to learn from Nigeria’s early oil sector challenges and embrace regional colla| Energy News Africa Plus
Key Points Benedict Peters has made a significant impact on Africa’s economy through his successful businesses. False claims, such as the one about| Energy News Africa Plus
Dele Momodu debunks arrest rumors about Benedict Peters, clarifying that the situation was handled professionally by Ghanaian authorities| Energy News Africa Plus
Violence against women and gender-diverse individuals remains pervasive in Ghana. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), 41.6% of women aged 15 to 49 who have ever had an intimate partner have experienced at least one form of intimate partner violence (IPV)—emotional, physical, or sexual. For Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer (LBQ) and Gender… The post Silent Struggles of LBQ and GNC Survivors of Violence in Ghana first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post Silent ...| African Feminism (AF)
"Ghanaians say that wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one person can embrace it," says Clarissa Akakpo, Ghana's rare speciality tea retailer.| Tea Journey
This African Peanut Stew is a delicious main course cooked in a tomato and peanut butter sauce to make a rich and hearty stew.| The Foreign Fork
Recent political developments in Ghana have reignited concerns over the safety and rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. After President John Mahama’s swearing-in in January 2025, he stated that the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, had “elapsed” since it was never received by the former… The post Pan-African Solidarity and Community Care Anchoring Ghana’s LGBTQ+ Activism first appeared on African Feminism (AF). ...| African Feminism (AF)
By Mohammed Bashiru and Professor Cai Yonghong Introduction The idea of institutional autonomy in higher education institutions (HEIs) naturally comes up when discussing academic freedom. These two…| SRHE Blog
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When you ask people who've left the U.S. what they miss most, they invariably say Mexican food. While they probably mean Tex-Mex, the fact remains that many countries in the world have a real scarcity of spicy food, especially those in Northern and Western Europe. If you've never noticed it before, it's true that many (but| Expatsi
In a groundbreaking move, Ashesi University’s Endowment Fund has invested in Janngo Capital, a pan-African venture capital firm. The university| The Innovation Spark
Ghana plans to tax Ghanaian residents' foreign incomes. This development will impact remote workers, content creators, and influencers.| Techpoint Africa
Discover the best tips for planning a 5 day trip to Ghana. From history to pampering , this detailed guide has you covered!| expatpanda.com
While US citizens have traditionally lagged behind other countries in moving abroad, the trend seems to be shifting. As they reach retirement age, Americans seek to stretch their monthly pension and social security. They want to find affordable countries with high quality medical care that won't bankrupt them. Retirees want to embrace local culture or| Expatsi
Dr. Nii Lante Heward-Mills is the Country Director for Viamo in Ghana and Liberia. He is an Information and Communications| The Innovation Spark
Be like John: Volunteer for Trufi and contribute to innovative projects such as the Route Pages plugin, benefiting communities and travelers.| Trufi Association
Ghana's PHC redesign and 'Networks of Practice' aim to achieve universal health coverage by 2030, building on a successful Volta Region pilot. The post Ghana’s Journey to Universal Health Coverage: Transforming Primary Health Care with ‘Networks of Practice’ appeared first on Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator.| Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator
Pompeii continues to amaze. The tragedy that befell the city in AD 79 famously preserved powerful and poignant snapshots of everyday life. From family homes ablaze with flamboyant frescoes to the gritty realities of industries reliant on hard manual labour, Pompeii has it all. Now the largest dig in the city for a generation has unearthed a property that brings together both of these facets: a combined bakery and residential complex. It offers plenty of grist for the mill when it comes to und...| World Archaeology
I was standing on the DNA of my ancestors.| Jacquette M. Timmons
Defense chiefs of West Africa on Thursday, June 27 proposed a plan to deploy a 5,000-strong “standby force” to fight| Military Africa
A few weeks ago, Rachel Schurman and I published The Complex Choreography of Agricultural Biotechnologies in Africa in the journal African Affairs. In the article, we surveyed nearly 30 years of strategic and well-funded efforts by donors to bring GMOs to Africa. These efforts, we contend, have so far yielded very little. How come? We argue that […]| Joeva Sean Rock
I'm very excited to be giving a talk at UC Berkeley next month on genetically modified crops, sustainability, and qualitative research methods.| Joeva Sean Rock
Happy to share that my article, “We Are Not Starving: Challenging Genetically Modified Seeds and Development in Ghana" received the 2019 Boahen-Wilks Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Article in Ghana Studies.| Joeva Sean Rock
It’s December, which means I’ve hit the year anniversary of my defense (wow!) and 2019 is near. I’ve been reflecting on work done the past year – not because productivity is the goal – but because I, like many others, constantly fall into the trap of feeling underproductive and therefore overlooking actual accomplishments. So, I […]| Joeva Sean Rock
Earlier this week, Ghanaian scientists announced they plan to name a new sweet potato variety after fellow countryman Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary General who died on August 18 of this year. The primary investigator overseeing the sweet potato project, Dr. Ernest Baafi, told reporters the naming was in tribute of Annan’s work with the […]| Joeva Sean Rock
Why aren't rich and tasty food cultures more central to development efforts?| Joeva Sean Rock
In this post, I will give a detailed breakdown of my trip to Ghana, focusing on northern Ghana activities, food and accomodation.| The Canadian African
Two book festivals – Pa Gya! and Aké Arts and Book Festival – will both take place soon. Pa Gya! A Literary Festival in Accra, organised by the Writers Project of Ghana and hosted by the Goethe-Institut happens from 19th to 21st October 2018. According to WPG, there will be “over sixty writers, publishers, and literary […]| Kinna Reads
Some Ghanaian folks who dial the wrong number have the most infuriating manners. Here is a poet’s response. Enjoy! WRONG NUMBER NUMBER TWO No, There’s no “Mr. Coleman” here. And no, no. You mustn’t stay to chat me up. To warn you historical ancient, every ominous note intended, Please stranger, do not tarry. The path […]| Kinna Reads
For decades, the West's unwanted fashion has made its way to used-clothing markets in Africa. Now it's fuelling an environmental catastrophe.| www.abc.net.au
Here is the best 10 day guided road trip in Ghana. This Ghanian itinerary includes culture, art, slave history, food, beaches, and wild life.| Go Far Grow Close
I spent the best 5 weeks of my life solo travelling across Ghana to learn about Ghanaian food, culture and history. I travelled through 7 regions (Greater| The Canadian African
I spent a month solo traveling across Ghana and here are a few things I kept in mind to travel well.| The Canadian African
I spent about ten days in the Ivory Coast, mostly in Abidjan, but also Yamoussoukro, Man, and Grand Bassam. (Note – The Ivory Coast is so French in culture and temperament that it insists on offici…| Matt Lakeman
2021 has been a really rough year for Ghana’s LGBTQI people. Police raided and shut down a queer community center in Accra; 21 people attending a paralegal workshop in the city of Ho were arrested …| AfroQueer Podcast
Siemens Stiftung and Ghanaian social enterprise BLUETOWN launch AccessSTEM to enable access to high-quality Open Educational Resources (OERs) in semi-urban Ghana. The collaboration enables up to 5,000 teachers to connect to BLUETOWN’s infrastructure and access digital learning and teaching materials...| BLUETOWN
THE GHANAIAN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION SUPPORTS CONNECTING SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CLINICS IN 1,000 UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. Affordable and reliable Internet access is increasingly necessary for improving socio-economic conditions and securing higher standards of living. Yet a digital divide exists; more...| BLUETOWN
Access Agriculture and BLUETOWN enter into strategic partnership Access Agriculture and BLUETOWN have today announced a strategic partnership wherein all Access Agriculture farming content will be made freely available to users on the BLUETOWN Local Cloud. The partnership follows the inclusion of...| BLUETOWN
I spent 12 days in Ghana, specifically in Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, and Mole National Park. These are my notes, though this essay is more like Notes on Saudi Arabia with a bigger emphasis on the h…| Matt Lakeman