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South Africa’s Plan to Stop Hate and Protect All

June 8, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that his government will take stronger action against the groups responsible for xenophobic attacks, which have hurt South Africa’s image worldwide. The country has been dealing with violent protests that target immigrants from Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi and Mozambiqu

health

Alcohol Use in Hohoe: What the Numbers Reveal

June 7, 2026

Studies show that drinking alcohol is a growing problem in Ghana. It feeds into more chronic illnesses, messes up family life, and costs the economy a lot of money. In Hohoe Municipality, however, data about how many adults drink and why is almost non‑existent. Most research has only looked at teena

sports

What young football stars could explode onto the world stage in the 2026 World Cup?

June 7, 2026

The World Cup isn’t just about trophies—it’s a transfer market on steroids. Every four years, unknown talents become overnight sensations, and clubs open their checkbooks. The 2026 edition, with 48 teams instead of 32, will give even more players a chance to shine. Take Ghana’s Caleb Yirenkyi, for

opinion

Why a fired writer’s case could change the future of newsrooms

June 6, 2026

In 2025, a well-known opinion writer lost her position after posting about political violence online. The newspaper claimed her statement broke internal rules, put staff at risk, and damaged their image. Now, she’s taking legal action to prove her dismissal was unfair, arguing it violated her right

health

How Africa’s People Felt the Pandemic, Not Just Numbers

June 2, 2026

The pandemic hit everyone, but how it felt was not the same everywhere. In Ghana and Nigeria, people’s worries were shaped by stories from outside that often said these countries were weak or broken. Those ideas made the world think the crisis was a simple global problem, but they missed how local l

sports

South Africa’s World Cup Trip Stalled by Visa Trouble

June 1, 2026

The South African national soccer team, known as Bafana Bafana, is set to travel from Johannesburg to Mexico for their first match of the FIFA World Cup. They were supposed to leave on May 31 on a chartered flight, but a sudden paperwork problem has put the trip in doubt. A report from the South

politics

When Banking Shuts Out Immigrants, Crypto Steps In

June 1, 2026

A recent government order puts pressure on banks to block accounts linked to undocumented immigrants. The rule pushes regulators to tighten fraud checks and limit financial services for people without legal status. Some experts say this move mirrors past attempts to restrict crypto use, while others

health

Ghana’s Zoonotic Health Challenge: What Holds Back One Health?

May 30, 2026

The fight against diseases that jump from animals to people, called zoonoses, depends on a united effort between human health workers, veterinarians, and wildlife experts. In Ghana, scientists wanted to find out why this teamwork is still difficult. They looked at the three main sectors: hospital

health

Hepatitis B in Expectant Mothers: What the Numbers Tell Us

May 30, 2026

A recent survey in Jirapa Municipality, Ghana’s Upper West Region, looked at how many pregnant women carry hepatitis B. Researchers measured the presence of HBsAg, a marker that shows active infection, and examined which factors make it more likely. The study was carried out in local health faciliti

crypto

Bitcoin’s Role Fades as Stablecoins Take Over Dollar Access

May 28, 2026

Bitcoin once ruled as the go-to tool for bypassing weak local currencies and strict capital controls. In countries like Nigeria, Vietnam, and Argentina, people turned to it not for speculation but to hold dollars when their own money kept losing value. Data shows these places led crypto adoption—not