Ghana’s suspension of diplomatic ties with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic has sparked widespread criticism.
The latest elections saw a significant defeat of the ruling party which was responsible for taking out a 3 billion IMF loan and implementing austerity measures.
Ghanaians are getting ready to vote on December 7 amid a sense of apathy, frustration, and cautious hope
For the last eight months, people in the West African nation have been organizing actions to demand an immediate end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza
The protest in Kumasi, along with the demonstrations taking place across Ghana, serves as an important reminder of the urgent need for a ceasefire
In October, the Ghanaian government signed a lithium mining agreement with an Australian company and it has been widely rejected by broad sectors of society
Demonstrators condemned the Israeli government’s perpetuation of apartheid and President Nana Akufo-Addo’s support for the occupation
The Akosombo Dam has long been a crucial source of power for Ghana. However, the effects of climate change have pushed water levels beyond the dam’s operating capacity
People took to the streets of Accra for a three-day action under the slogan #OccupyJulorbiHouse to protest the rising cost of living and worsening economic conditions. Ghana is facing a severe debt crisis and has entered into its 17th loan program with the IMF, raising fears of further austerity measures
Young activists from Ghana and Lesotho talk about the crisis of Period Poverty in their countries and the urgent need for mobilizing on this issue. This follows a march in late June in Ghana calling for the removal of taxes on sanitary pads
In light of recent discussions on a review of Ghana’s constitution, we talk to Kwesi Pratt Jnr, General Secretary of the Socialist Movement of Ghana. He explains the history of constitutional review and the steps that can be taken to ensure the voice of the people is heard
Ghanaian activists took to the streets of Accra for the “Don’t Tax My Period” parade where they opposed the heavy taxation of menstrual hygiene products. The action aimed to draw attention to the pervasive yet often overlooked issue of period poverty
- Samidoun Europe coordinator targeted again by Belgian police
- Syria’s interim government arrests senior Palestinian resistance leaders
- Demonstrations planned across the globe on April 25 in solidarity with Gaza
- China warns repeated US-led military exercises in the region could cause arms race and destabilization
- Noor Abdalla, wife of Mahmoud Khalil, gives birth while husband languishes in ICE detention
