Ghana
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Incomplete Memories, Distorted Histories: The loud silence around Africa’s complicity in the slave trade
When will we have an honest conversation about Africa’s role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade? A re-enactment of a slave raid at the opening ... -
Africans, slavery and reparations: Why Nana Akufo-Addo’s claims are deeply flawed
While the Ghanaian president made bold claims for reparations to African states, the African elite’s long silence about its role in the slave trade ... -
A year on from the Ho 21 arrests, queer Ghanaians fear more to come
If the anti-gay bill is passed, how many more police raids, media witch-hunts, and hateful speeches will be subjected to simply for existing? Diary ... -
Running an election during a pandemic: Lessons from Ghana
Ghana’s election was not perfect but didn’t lead to a large rise in COVID-19 cases. What can we learn from its experience? Ghana is ... -
“A short illness?” Why we deserve to know what kills our leaders
The secrecy around presidents’ deaths perpetuates stigmas and misses a huge opportunity for public health promotion. The death of former president Jerry John Rawlings ... -
Ghana: Church, state and media vs. LGBT+ rights
The state, media and religious leadership across different faiths have unleashed a wave of homophobia against its queer community. Last Sunday, an interdenominational group ... -
“Warning shots”: The steady rise of political violence in Ghana
A combination of mistrust, concerns around fairness of the upcoming 7 December vote, and inequality have contributed to a rise in violence. On 20 ...
