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Opinion: Ghana’s healthcare horrors; on life, birth and the pursuit of power

Health Care.  A right? A privilege? A nightmare? Depending on where you live, it can be all three. New figures released from Ghana’s Health Care Service show in the  Northern region, there were 132 deaths in 2016 due to maternity related issues. 72 deaths occurred between January and June of this year.

Opinion: Déjà vu after Kenya elections

History now seems to be repeating itself and there is a real sense of déjà vu. In both previous elections, Odinga refused to accept the results. He went to court - and lost. Fearing outbreaks of violence, many Kenyans have already left the country's major urban centers.

Opinion: Another win for Kagame in Rwanda’s sham democracy

Even though the Rwandan constitution stipulates a multiparty system, voters yet again had no real choice between candidates in what only appeared to be a free and democratic election.

[Opinion] On Death and Dying

One November, after a bout of coughing and flu-like symptoms, we were told that our mom had stage 4 cancer and ‘would not make it to Christmas’, a month away. The shock was immeasurable as she had survived breast cancer years before.

Opinion: The Economics of Confusion in Ghana

Budget review. Two words that strike multiple feelings in the heart of a Ghanaian citizen. Interest, confusion, boredom. I am not suggesting our budget...

Man swims to work every day to avoid traffic

When Benjamin David commutes to work, he doesn’t drive or bike or take public transportation—he swims. David starts each morning by packing his suit, shoes,...

Amazon founder is the world’s new richest man

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has overtaken Bill Gates to become the world's richest person, worth $90.7bn (£69bn). A 2.4% rise in Amazon shares on Thursday...

Ghana’s schools lack toilets – UNICEF

Schools in Ghana have been hit by a shortage of toilets and pit latrines which could affect the learning process of pupils, and a...

Opinion: A media expert’s six lessons to Ghana’s media

Six months. 1 media encounter. Questions asked. Questions unanswered. Wahala small, analysis plenty. President Akufo-Addo kicked off what will be his bi-annual encounter with the...

Most Kenyans have seen fake news about 2017 election – New Study

A new study reveals that 90% of Kenyans have seen or heard false news about the 2017 general election, with 87% reporting instances of...

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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