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Pay to Write: How exam levies are undermining Free Basic Education in Ghana
When 14-year-old Monica Edem was sent home from Alogboshi 2 Basic School over unpaid exam fees last year, she ran…
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Adongo’s word on forex: Was it the reality on ground?
Introduction In April 2025, the Ghana cedi appreciated significantly against the US dollar. Many have praised the ruling party for…
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Should bride price be paid only for virgins? A journey into Bible and custom
Introduction The payment of bride price remains a deeply entrenched custom in many African societies, often seen as a symbol…
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Vacuum in Power: Ghana Faces Constitutional Dilemma as Top Three Leaders Exit Country
Introduction: A Leadership Gap Sparks National Debate Ghana has found itself in unfamiliar constitutional territory following the concurrent absence of…
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Reality Check: Has Mahama delivered on his 120-day pledges?
President John Mahama’s decision to frame his early agenda around a 120‑day Social Contract marks a notable departure from the…
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Part 3 of Test of Justice: Shining Stars’ petition to President Mahama over alleged misconduct of Ghana’s Chief Justice
The petition against Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, submitted by a group called The Shining Stars of Ghana,…
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PART 2: Battle for Justice; ACOP Akolgo’s petition seeking removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo
Introduction DUBAWA has begun publishing details of the petitions submitted to President John Dramani Mahama against the Chief Justice, Her…
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Ghana’s e-Passport Era Begins: What Citizens Need to Know
Ghana has officially begun the nationwide rollout of its new chip-embedded passports, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s…
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PART 1: Unpacking Daniel Ofori’s petition and Chief Justice’s defense in push for her removal
Introduction In a country where justice is the last refuge of the common man, the fate of the Chief Justice…
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Explainer: U.S. General Langley’s comments on Burkina Faso’s Traoré, social media uproar
Introduction A recent statement by U.S. Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), has sparked controversy across Africa.…
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