Tag: Ghana

  • Ghana in Hostage Situation over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

    Ghana in Hostage Situation over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

    Ghana’s recent anti-LGBTQ+ bill has ignited a fierce debate on the extent of external influence on sovereign decisions. The Ghanaian government faces the potential loss of $3.8 billion in World Bank funding over the contentious legislation, which has raised questions about the role of external bodies in shaping national policies.…

  • UK Loans Ghana Its Own Gold: A 3-Year Return Policy on Stolen Asante Treasures

    UK Loans Ghana Its Own Gold: A 3-Year Return Policy on Stolen Asante Treasures

    The Ethical Dilemma of Repatriating Stolen Artifacts In a historic move, the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) have agreed to a three-year loan of Ghana’s “Crown Jewels,” the Asante Treasures, marking a significant step in the restitution of looted African artifacts. These treasures, comprising 32 gold…

  • Ghana Protest: Police Clash Fuels Demand for Reform Amid Economic Turmoil

    Ghana Protest: Police Clash Fuels Demand for Reform Amid Economic Turmoil

    Ghana Protest 🇬🇭- The Ghanaian capital, Accra, witnessed a heated confrontation on September 21st, with police arresting at least 49 individuals during a protest organized by the governance advocacy group Democracy Hub. The demonstrators had gathered near the government’s seat, Jubilee House, to voice their grievances about the ongoing economic…

  • Cocoa Prices Surge to ¢1,308 per Bag in Ghana’s 2023/24 Season 💹

    Cocoa Prices Surge to ¢1,308 per Bag in Ghana’s 2023/24 Season 💹

    Cocoa Prices Surge: In the 2023/24 season, cocoa in Ghana is set to be sold for ¢1,308 per bag, marking a significant increase from previous prices. This move is aimed at boosting the income of cocoa farmers and curbing the smuggling of cocoa beans to neighboring countries where they command…