Beyond The Surface
“It’s Just a Gift”: Vote Buying Controversies Continue To Haunt Ghana’s Local Elections
With vote buying more rampant in local elections, will recent moves by the NDC and OSP investigations help curb the practice in the future?
Prophecies from Ghanaian Religious Figures Keep Missing The Mark. Why Are They Still Popular?
The practice of religious leaders predicting the future in Ghana has gone mainstream. But with many predictions missing the mark, how much longer will these practices be popular?
Why Local Ghanaian License Plate Makers are Suing To Block The New Digital License Plate Initiative
Local association of license plate makers argue that the Driver and Licensing Authority did not follow proper protocal before awarding a contract to manufacture the new digital license plates
Why A Ghanaian Member of Parliament Is Facing Controversy Over A Digital Land Administration App
Allegations of forceful land grabs by residents in the Gomao area as well as feasibility of Special Economic Zones might derail the MP's initiative
Can Ghana’s Former Vice President Rally His Political Party To Fully Support His 2028 Presidential Run?
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia lost heavily in the 2024 elections after the country went through economic distress. Can he unify his party and be redeemable in 2028?
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Detained By United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement For Visa Overstay
Ken Ofori Atta is likely to be deported rather than "extradicted" according to sources
U.S. Expands Visa Bonds for African Travelers
New countries added to the list include African countries including Nigeria, Burundi, Uganda and Zimbabwe
Afreximbank to Take Losses on $750 Million Ghana Loan
The agreement between Ghana and the bank ends a three year dispute on the loan
Why a Deal With a Cyprus Based Firm To Implement AI at Ghana’s Ports is Raising Red Flags
An advocacy group is questioning the credentials of the company registered in Cyprus to undertake AI implementation of cargo tracking
Will Ghana Adopt A Proposal To Limit The Duration of Election Campaigns?
A review of the proposals, including limiting the duration of election campaign, will be discussed to be adopted in 2026