A combination of unfulfilled commitments to host communities, the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining—commonly known as galamsey—and sweeping legislative reforms has unsettled both citizens and international investors. The growing concern was underscored by former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo, who cautioned that “trust once lost is hard to get back,” particularly in the context of […]

Ghana is in the final stages of concluding a major bilateral trade agreement with China, in what officials describe as a transformative step toward expanding exports, boosting industrialization, and deepening economic ties between the two nations. The agreement—referred to as an “end-harvest agreement”—is expected to be formally signed in late February or March 2026. If […]

Rapid urbanization across Ghana is dramatically reshaping its cities — and not always for the better. In major urban centers such as Accra, expanding concrete developments, vanishing wetlands, and shrinking green spaces are turning once-breezy neighborhoods into dangerous “heat traps.” Residents increasingly describe afternoons as “unbearable”, while nights remain too warm for the body to […]

The death of Charles Amissah, a 29-year-old engineer, has triggered widespread public outrage across Ghana, renewing urgent calls for justice, healthcare reform, and accountability within both the road safety and public health systems. Amissah’s death has become a flashpoint for national debate following revelations that he was not only the victim of a hit-and-run crash, […]