Ghana’s Hair Policy Debate Rekindles Questions of Identity and Colonial Influence
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghana Education Service (GES) requirement that Senior High School (SHS) students, particularly girls, maintain extremely short hair upon admission has ignited a nationwide debate on personal liberty, cultural identity, and the persistent colonial legacy within the education system. The policy’s human cost was recently made visceral by […]
Ghana tops AGRA’s gender mainstreaming in Agriculture scorecard
By; Gloria Andérson Ghana has ranked highest among Kenya and Malawi in a research study assessing how African governments are mainstreaming gender in the agricultural sector. The study, conducted by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) as part of its Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture Scorecard (GMAS), placed Ghana at the top for […]
Protests spread across Tanzania after elections marred by unrest
Protests have escalated in major cities across Tanzania as opposition supporters denounce Wednesday’s presidential and parliamentary elections as a sham. Hundreds of demonstrators also crossed into Kenyan territory, barricading roads, lighting bonfires and tearing down posters of President Samia Suluhu Hassan along the way. Kenyan police said two people died after fleeing running battles with […]
Down Syndrome Association of Ghana promotes awareness and support for families
By: Alberta Asanewa Dwirah As part of global efforts to raise awareness, October is recognized as Down Syndrome Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, the Down Syndrome Association of Ghana (DSAG) organized a health screening and family fun day for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The event provided a welcoming platform for families […]
