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The Youth Alliance for a Better World
WorldJun 6, 2026

The Youth Alliance for a Better World

A Generation Dissatisfied with the Status Quo Many young people around the world are deeply dissatisfied with the state of the world today. They are troubled by persistent injustices, armed conflicts

Mensah Adinkrah
Ghana: A Democracy and a Gerontocracy
PoliticsJun 4, 2026

Ghana: A Democracy and a Gerontocracy

Ghana is widely celebrated as one of Africa's most stable democracies. Since the return to constitutional rule in 1992, the country has conducted regular elections, witnessed peaceful transfers of pow

Mensah Adinkrah
Highlife Legend Nana Kwame Ampadu I
EntertainmentMay 23, 2026

Highlife Legend Nana Kwame Ampadu I

King of Highlife, Nana Ampadu Among the pantheon of Ghanaian musicians who shaped the soundscape of modern West African music, few names command the reverence accorded to Nana Kwame Ampadu I. A compo

Mensah Adinkrah
Are Criminals Born or Made?
WorldMar 23, 2026

Are Criminals Born or Made?

Are people born criminals, or do they learn to become criminal? Is there a “crime gene”? Can criminal behavior be inherited, or do people have control over their actions? These questions have intrigued scholars, parents, and the public for decades. Some people assume that crime is inherited. They lo

Mensah Adinkrah
Pouring Libation in Akan Society
EntertainmentMar 3, 2026

Pouring Libation in Akan Society

Among the Akan people of Ghana, pouring libation is one of the most important traditional religious practices. It is a solemn ritual through which people communicate with the spiritual world. The act symbolizes reverence for the ancestors, recognition of the Supreme Being, and a request for protecti

Mensah Adinkrah
Symbols of Success in Ghanaian Society: What is “The Ghanaian Dream”?
PoliticsMar 1, 2026

Symbols of Success in Ghanaian Society: What is “The Ghanaian Dream”?

In every society, there are culturally accepted symbols of success. There are also culturally approved means for attaining these symbols of success. These aspirations and goals form what can be called a society’s “dream.” In the same way that some people speak of their national dream, it is possible

Mensah Adinkrah
Rape and Sexual Assault in Ghana: Understanding the Crime and the Law
WorldJan 6, 2026

Rape and Sexual Assault in Ghana: Understanding the Crime and the Law

Rape and sexual assault are among the most serious crimes in Ghana, leaving victims with profound physical, emotional, and psychological scars. Despite public awareness campaigns and media reporting, sexual violence continues to occur in society, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance, education

Mensah Adinkrah
What Ghanaian Children Know, and How They Come to Know It
EntertainmentDec 31, 2025

What Ghanaian Children Know, and How They Come to Know It

No one is born with knowledge. Human beings are born with the capacity to learn, but what they eventually know—how they speak, think, behave, believe, and interpret the world—is acquired from society. Knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills are socially produced and socially transmitted. By the tim

Mensah Adinkrah
Causes of Rural–Urban Migration in Ghana and Other African Countries
BusinessDec 30, 2025

Causes of Rural–Urban Migration in Ghana and Other African Countries

The causes of Rural–Urban Migration are major concerns of African governments like Ghana. Across Ghana and much of Africa, a defining social transformation of the 21st century is the movement of people from the countryside to towns and cities. Every year, thousands of young people leave rural commun

Mensah Adinkrah
The Importance of Newspapers in Ghana
TechnologyDec 27, 2025

The Importance of Newspapers in Ghana

Newspapers occupy an important place in Ghanaian society. Long before the rise of social media and online news platforms, newspapers were the primary source of information for the public. Even today, despite digital competition, newspapers continue to serve critical social, political, educational, a

Mensah Adinkrah
Is Tourism Beneficial to Ghana?
EntertainmentDec 25, 2025

Is Tourism Beneficial to Ghana?

Every year, thousands of tourists visit Ghana. According to the 2024 Tourism Report published by the Ghana Tourism Authority, Ghana welcomed 1,288,804 international visitors in 2024. The country continues to promote tourism in order to expand the industry and increase its benefits. This raises an im

Mensah Adinkrah