Kwame Nkrumah is one of the foremost Pan-Africanists Africa has ever produced. He devoted his life to the political, economic, and cultural liberation of the African continent. He played a leading role in the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU), and actively supported liberation movements across…
Africa is one of the most misunderstood places in the world. Popular myths—often repeated in classrooms, media, and casual conversation—have distorted global understanding of the continent. Below are some common falsehoods about Africa, alongside the facts. False: Africa Is a Country True: Africa is a continent.Africa is the world’s second-largest continent and is made up…
Littering is a serious problem in Ghana. Across cities, towns, and rural communities, many people indiscriminately throw away empty drink bottles, plastic containers, plastic wraps, paper, and leftover food on the ground. Streets, gutters, open spaces, and markets are increasingly turned into informal dumping grounds. Beyond its environmental impact, littering is an aesthetic blight. It…
Children and the Future of the Nation Children are the future of every society. When a nation fails to nurture and guide its children properly, it mortgages its own future. Ghana today faces a troubling situation: unless deliberate efforts are made to mould children into disciplined, responsible, and law-abiding citizens, the consequences will be felt…
Irresponsible alcohol consumption has become a growing social problem in Ghana, with serious consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Some drinkers spend a large proportion of their income on alcohol, leaving little or nothing for basic necessities such as food, clothing, rent, medication, and utilities. For those with spouses and dependent children, excessive spending on…
Imprisonment, also known as incarceration, is one of the most severe penalties imposed by courts in Ghana and elsewhere. Judges and magistrates have several sentencing options at their disposal, including fines, probation, community service, and custodial sentences. Prison is usually reserved for people convicted of serious offences such as robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, and murder….
Imprisonment is one of the most common punishments for crime in many societies, including Ghana. It is also known as incarceration. While courts have several options for punishing offenders—such as fines, probation, or community service—prison sentences are usually reserved for serious crimes like robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, and murder. Incarceration is often misunderstood. People sometimes…
Life on the Streets: A Visible Social Failure On the streets of Ghana, many people living with mental illness wander without care, shelter, or dignity. Some are dressed in dirty, tattered clothing; others are barely clothed, and a few are completely naked. Their presence is a visible reminder of a deep social failure—one that the…
Feminism Is Not a Dirty Word Sexism is wrong. It is prejudice and discrimination against people because of their sex or gender. In many societies, including Ghana, sexist attitudes are often directed at women and girls. These attitudes show up in everyday behavior—how women are spoken to, how their abilities are questioned, and how their…
Rape and sexual assault are among the most serious crimes in Ghana, leaving victims with profound physical, emotional, and psychological scars. Despite public awareness campaigns and media reporting, sexual violence continues to occur in society, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance, education, and justice. Sex is meant for two consenting adults. Consent is not just…
In the past, Ghanaian marriages endured. Separation was rare and divorce uncommon. Today, however, marriages are dissolving at an alarming rate. The critical question is this: what can be done to fortify marriages and restore their durability? Many of the challenges confronting contemporary marriages stem from the abandonment of practices that once stabilized marital unions….
In the past, Ghanaian marriages were widely regarded as enduring unions. Separations were rare, and divorce was uncommon. Marriages were expected to last a lifetime, sustained not only by the couple but also by their extended families and lineages. Today, however, the situation has changed dramatically. Marital breakdowns are increasingly common, and divorce has become…
Ghanaian society traditionally values respect for the elderly. Older people are regarded as repositories of wisdom, custodians of tradition, and moral anchors of the family. Yet beneath this ideal lies a troubling reality: many elderly persons in Ghana experience neglect, abuse, and profound social vulnerability. Elderly neglect refers to the failure of family members, caregivers,…
Every year, thousands of children in Ghana suffer abuse at the hands of those entrusted with their care—parents, guardians, and relatives. Reports of battered, neglected, and traumatized children frequently appear in the Ghanaian mass media, often accompanied by disturbing images and heartbreaking details. In many cases, the abuse results in severe physical injuries; in others,…
For a long time, Ghanaians have embraced foreign ways and ideas that have not served them well and, in many cases, have undermined national development. For this reason, some Ghanaians are increasingly calling for cultural and linguistic self-determination as a necessary step if the nation is to move forward with confidence and purpose. They question…
