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Officer Samuel Darko (DSI) Ghana Immigration Service Introduction Ghana\’s security and justice administration serve as pillars in upholding stability and ensuring the safety of its citizens amidst a myriad of threats (Mensah, Mensah and Opoku, 2023), including the ever-present spectres of violent extremism and terrorism. Chapter Two of Ghana\’s National Security Strategy 2020 meticulously delineates […]

Mercy Olajumoke Akinloye Senior Research Fellow DevAfrica Institute Introduction: Another Summit, Another Set of Promises? The 38th African Union (AU) Summit, held on February 15–16, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, focused on the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations” (African Union, 2025) ​This year’s summit addressed the long-standing demand for

ABOAGYE DUAH BOATEMAA (Ms.) Masters of Public Health & Registered General Nurse Definition of STDs and Infertility  Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, transmitted primarily through sexual contact with an infected individual. Common STDs such as Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis are known to significantly impact reproductive health

Dr. Lucy AnningCentre for Africa-China StudiesUniversity of Johannesburg 1 . IntroductionIn the digital age, connectivity is undoubtedly the oxygen for economic growth. For Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, this truth is both a promise and a curse. The country’s telecommunications sector, serving as a lifeline for its burgeoning tech ecosystem, financial services,

The Pan African Solidarity Group extends warm greetings to the Vice President of Ghana, H.E. Naana Opoku Agyemang, and the First Chairperson of the African Union, H.E. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma. Their joint presence at the African Prosperity Dialogues 2025 symbolizes our collective unity and shared vision for a prosperous Africa, inspiring hope and optimism. We

Author: Aboagye Duah Boatemaa General Nurse, Midwife and Infertility Expert. Infertility and its ripple effects remain a profound and underexplored phenomenon within African societies, where the cultural fabric often intertwines fertility with marital stability, social identity, personal worth and overall confidence especially for childless married women. While Western societies increasingly view marriage and parenting as

Author: Mr. Enoch Kofi Hayford. Educationist, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Albert Einstein once reflected, \”Education is what remains after one has forgotten what he/she has learned in school.\” This resonates profoundly with Nelson Mandela\’s assertion that education is the most powerful weapon which can be utilized to manifest mega transformation and economic growth on the

Author: Ms. Ruby Ofori Introduction Africa stands at the threshold of an extraordinary transformation. Amid rapid urbanization, a burgeoning youth population, and the digital revolution, the continent is uniquely positioned to redefine its development narrative. Undoubtedly, the convergence of these factors has created fertile ground for technological innovation, presenting unparalleled opportunities to spur economic growth, alleviate

The uproar surrounding PhDs has been at the center of ongoing discourse, capturing the attention of individuals from various fields. The recent submission by Dr. Zee, a sociologist, on the topic of higher education and women\’s empowerment has sparked controversy, with some claiming it to be unrelated to the discussion at hand. This has caused

In recent years, given the current order of acute digitalization, the global arena is becoming increasingly interconnected and interdependent. With globalization, countries are seeking ways to strengthen their relationships and create mutually beneficial partnerships. One such relationship that has stood the test of time is that between Ghana and China. For 63 years, these two