By Alex Ababio Introduction: Ghana’s forests are not only invaluable ecosystems but also vital resources for the country’s sustainable development. The role of indigenous communities in protecting and conserving these forests cannot be overstated. Their traditional knowledge, sustainable practices, and advocacy efforts contribute significantly to forest conservation and restoration in Ghana. In this article, we explore the life experiences and stories of the Anlo-Ketewa community in the Volta Region and the Sefwi-Wiawso community in the Western Region, highlighting their crucial role in safeguarding Ghana’s forests. Anlo-Ketewa Community: Forest Stewards in Volta Region The Anlo-Ketewa community, nestled in the lush forests…
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African Liberators Economic Institute (ALEI) joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023. We recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts of women in peacekeeping, conflict resolution, and sustainable development across the world. The United Nations has made significant progress in advancing women’s rights and empowerment globally. However, more needs to be done to create policies and programs that improve the lives of women all over the world, including Ghana. ALEI suggests that the UN should focus on creating policies that address gender-based violence, economic empowerment, and education for girls. Women’s participation in politics is still low…
By Alex Ababio In the heart of Kumasi, in Ghana’s Ashanti region, there’s a story that needs to be told. It’s a story of Kwame, a 26-year-old man battling a rare disease, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). This is more than just a physical struggle; it’s about the often-overlooked psychological and emotional battle that rare disease patients like Kwame face, and the initiatives that are trying to provide them with the mental health support they so desperately need. Kwame’s life is unlike any other. He wakes up every day to a condition that turns his skin into a fragile, blister-covered battleground. A…
By Alex Ababio President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was hopeful that Ghana would finalize an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of March, as a result of the collaboration from the Paris Club and China in offering debt relief. The President stated that officials of the Ministry of Finance had a meeting with a delegation from the China EXIM Bank, and the IMF’s board would ratify the final agreement by the end of the month. President Akufo-Addo believed that the successful agreement would set the stage for a robust economic recovery. He spoke confidently that they…
By Alex Ababio Menopause is a natural biological process that occurs in women typically around the age of 50. However, perimenopause, the transition phase leading up to menopause, can start several years earlier and can be accompanied by a range of physical and emotional symptoms. While these changes are a normal part of the aging process, they can be challenging for some women. In this article, we will discuss some steps one can take to ease their transition into perimenopause and menopause, as well as the latest research on this topic. Educate Yourself One of the best ways to prepare…
McDan Group of Companies CEO, Daniel McKorley, has been found guilty of contempt by the Accra High Court over a disputed parcel of land at East Legon. The court imposed a fine of GHc40,000 on him, with GHc15,000 to be given to the applicant in the matter. The applicant, Al-Hassan Iddisah, had accused McKorley of deliberately disrespecting an order of the High Court and forcibly taking over land in dispute. The court held that McKorley had disobeyed the orders of the High Court and brought the administration of justice into disrepute. The background of the case is that Al-Hassan Iddisah’s…
By Alex Ababio Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged Christians not to shy away from politics, but rather get involved to create change for the country. Speaking at the induction service for the Lead Pastor of the Cedar Mountain Chapel, Rev. Stephen Wengam, as the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, Mahama called on Christians to contest for elective offices, go to Parliament, advocate, and participate in creating a sense of direction for progress and prosperity in the country. He noted that there is nothing in the Bible that stops Christians from participating in leadership, adding that…
Rojo Mettle Nunoo, a leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has disclosed that he was an unaccredited agent of the party in the Electoral Commission strongroom during the 2020 elections. In an interview on Citi FM (February 23), Rojo recounted his history of serving as a member of the NDC personnel at the EC in successive elections, stating that he had represented the party in the strongroom in 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004. Rojo also recounted his involvement in the 2008 election, in which he served in the strongroom and helped John Evans Atta Mills win the presidency.…
Earlier in 2022, Ghana’s petroleum sector was embroiled in controversy over an alleged $100 million missing from the country’s oil proceeds. The fact that this huge amount, intended for national development, instead found its way to dubious circumstances raises urgent questions of accountability and transparency in the government’s financial dealings.
By Alex Ababio Following the confirmation of Christian Atsu’s death, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed his deep regret and acknowledged that the football star’s absence would be felt greatly. Christian Atsu’s lifeless body was recovered from the rubble in the Kahramanmaraş region of Turkey after a determined search by his agent, Nana Sechere, and several of his family members. Christian Atsu had been missing since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey on February 6, 2023, during the early hours of Monday. President Akufo-Addo extended his condolences to the family of Christian Atsu, the former Chelsea and Black Stars…