Ghanaian former president and current public figure shaping policy debates on governance, democracy, and reparations in West Africa.
Reform UK announced plans to block visas from countries demanding slavery reparations, citing Britain’s sacrifices in abolishing slavery. This stance follows recent UN resolutions recognizing slavery as a crime against humanity and calls for reparative justice, which many nations and leaders support, but the UK opposes, framing reparations as insulting and a threat to sovereignty. The debate highlights tensions over historical accountability and Britain’s global relations.
A French family has issued a formal apology for their ancestors' role in transatlantic slavery, coinciding with ongoing debates about reparations worldwide. The UN has recently recognized slavery as the 'gravest crime against humanity' and called for reparations, while discussions continue in France, the UK, and the US about addressing historical injustices.
Ghana has rejected a proposed five-year health-data sharing agreement with the United States, citing concerns that the deal would enable access to health data, metadata, dashboards and data dictionaries without prior country approval. Officials say the terms would outsourcing Ghana’s health data architecture to a foreign body, prompting talks to seek better safeguards and governance.
Ghana presents itself as a stable, investor-friendly gateway to West Africa and the AfCFTA, stressing political stability, mature institutions, and a young, entrepreneurial workforce. Presidents Mahama emphasises reforms, digitisation, and partnership opportunities, while signaling broader regional opportunities in energy, industry, and the green transition.
Multiple sub-counties in Namisindwa District face widespread ground cracks and landslides as heavy rainfall persists. Local leaders warn of evacuations and urge government relief and long-term mitigation, with a focus on protecting vulnerable communities.
Ghana has moved to enact a law criminalising promoting LGBTQ activities and identifying as LGBTQ, with prison terms up to 10 years for advocacy and up to three years for same-sex relations. The bill includes exemptions for healthcare professionals, lawyers and media, and is expected to be signed by President Mahama. Critics warn it risks discrimination and chilling effects on rights and healthcare access.
Leaders from Africa, the Caribbean and beyond have aligned on a 19-point framework, endorsed at a Ghana summit, to turn UN recognition of transatlantic slavery into concrete reparatory measures. The plan calls for debt relief, cultural restitution and new global panels to guide implementation, with growing cross‑regional support and ongoing debates over the specifics of compensation.
Torrential rains have submerged buildings and roads in Accra and Abidjan, with at least 12-13 deaths confirmed and rescue efforts ongoing. Authorities warn the toll could rise as the heavy rainfall continues, threatens infrastructure, and triggers drainage and power outages. Governments vow relief and desilting work while urging residents to relocate from high-risk areas.