Beyond The Surface
Ghana Remains Trapped in the Worsening Clientelism Nightmare of Elections
Delali Adogla-Bessa writes about how the recent Ablekuma North elections in Ghana show that partisan politics encourages "Clientelism" in local elections
Ghana Abstains from U.N. Vote on Renewing Mandate of Human Rights Expert for LGBTQ Rights
Ghana's abstain vote puts more spotlight on its LGBT bill it plans on re-introducing in the country
U.S. Updates Visa Policy for Ghana, Limiting Non-Immigrant Visas to Three-Month Single Entry
Ghanaian travellers to the US can now only gain single entry visas with a period of three months
Remittance Tax in Trump’s “Beautiful Bill” Sparks Worry Among Migrants and Economists
The new tax, which places a 1% levy on remittances from the US, could have adverse consequences for families dependent on funds from their loved ones
Tanzania’s President Was Seen As A Reformist. But Now, She’s Consolidating Power
She reversed many authoritarian policies of her predecessor. But as elections draw closer, President Samia Hassan appears to be following in his footsteps
Ghana’s 24H+ Policy Initiative Is Ambitious But Past Broken Promises Make It Ripe For Skepticism
The 24H+ policy is an ambitious plan to revitalise industrialisation in Ghana but numerous pitfalls could derail it
“I Don’t Respond To Idiots”: GIFEC CEO Falls Into Controversy Over “PhD” Qualifications
The CEO of Ghana's Investment Fund for Electronic Communications is currently under fire over his PhD qualifications
Should Ghana Consider Adopting Open Source Software for Government Services?
To save costs and avoid vendor lock-in, Ghana should consider open source software for government institutions
The New Ghana Airlines Was Dead On Arrival. Can Mahama’s Administration Revive It?
Ghana's plans for a new national airline fell through in 2023. Can the new Mahama administration revive the country's national airline after years of setbacks?
Can Blockchain Bring Accountability to Ghana’s Political Campaign Financing?
Blockchain could help in the fight for transparency in Ghana's political campaign financing