Beyond The Surface
Ghana Is Pushing A New Law For Emerging Technologies. But Does It Create Too Much Bureaucracy?
The bill will establish a new agency which could blur the line between policy oversight and political influence
Country for Old Men: The Leaders In Africa Who Refuse to Leave Power
Some African leaders have changed constitutions, allegedly rigged elections and consolidated power to remain Presidents of a young population
Should Ghana’s New Misinformation Bill Alarm Diasporan Commentators and Investigative Journalists?
The Ministry of Communications is currently seeking inputs from the public on the draft of the bill
Cameroon’s Paul Biya Is Trying To Cling To Power. A Female Tech Entrepreneur Has Been One of His Most Vocal Opponents
Cameroon's Paul Biya has ruled the country for 43 years. Rebecca Enonchong, a prominent tech entrepreneur in Africa has been pushing for his removal in recent elections
Ghana’s GoldBod Wants To Use Blockchain To Combat Illegal Gold Mining. Here’s How It Could Work
The technology solution is expected to go live in the first quarter of 2026
US Officials Want To Deport A Salvadoran To Ghana. The Country’s Foreign Ministry Says It Won’t Accept Him
Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs says the country's current agreement with the US only stimulated for non-criminal West Africans
Ghana’s President Promised A More Gender Balanced Cabinet. It’s Been Mostly Male Dominated
The promise of a more gender balanced Mahama administration appears to be broken
Multiple Governance Institutions In Ghana Face Millions in Fines for Violating Right to Information Law
Multiple instititutions including the Ghana Police, Lands Commission and Ministry of Education have repeatedly failed to comply with Right to Information requests
Botswana Launches Citizenship-By-Investment Program To Boost Economy
The program will offer citizenship to individuals who either invest at least $1 million in approved projects or $750K in a fund
World Bank Report Urges Ghana To Make Major Reforms For Future Generations
Breaking down the World Bank's report on how Ghana's progress has stalled and majior reforms the country needs to undertake