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A Look At The Traore Model – A Cue For Ghana?

  Preamble For decades, Ghana has been hailed as the star pupil of West Africa, thus, a beacon of democracy and stability. Yet, today, many Ghanaians are asking tough questions firstly, on why, with...

LucyAnn Excellence Awards 2025:Igniting Africa’s Future on a Bed of Stardust

Dr. Lucy Anning DevAfrica Institute Lucyann@devafricainstitute.org  Under the resonant theme ”Celebrating STEM Brilliance: Redefining Tomorrow’s Possibilities with...

The Hidden Meaning and Impact of Emotional Self-Awareness

Author: Peter Asuming Yawson Emotions are the invisible language of our inner world, very subtle, powerful, and often misunderstood. While thoughts dominate how we explain our lives, emotions govern...

Behind Closed Doors: Unmasking Domestic Violence as a National Emergency

Mercy Olajumoke Akinloye Senior Research Fellow, DevAfrica Institute 1. Introduction Behind closed doors across homes and communities, a public crisis festers. Domestic violence is often seen as a...

Beyond the Desk: The Enduring Power of Field Research in a Digital Age

Mercy Olajumoke Akinloye Senior Research Fellow, DevAfrica Institute In an era dominated by technological advancements and the proliferation of digital data, field research continues to hold a unique...

Recycling as a Waste Management Practice in Africa: A New Dawn in Circular Innovation

Ms. Gloria Brew Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Ambassador DevAfrica Institute. Africa stands at the crossroads of a silent revolution where the mounting waste of...

From Cells to Cultivation: Adopting the Traoré Prison-Labor Model to Revitalize Ghana’s Economy

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Lucyanning091@gmail.com Introduction  Ghana stands at a crossroads, investing $1,200 annually into...

Seed Dependency or Agricultural Innovation? Rethinking the Role of GMOs in Africa’s Farming Future

Mercy Olajumoke Akinloye Senior Research Fellow, DevAfrica Institute Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been a subject of global debate due to their potential benefits and risks. The World...

Affordable Housing Solutions for Low-Income Communities: A Path to Sustainable Development in Africa

Ms. Fatima Baba Mohammed Senior Research Fellow, Architectural Ambassador, DevAfrica Institute Introduction As Africa advances in its path of economic and urban growth, one of the most important and...