GHANA’S WASTE WOES AND THE CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

November 18, 2023Posted inResource
INTRODUCTION Waste management is a global challenge, and Ghana is no exception. Rapid urbanization, population growth, and changing consumption patterns have contributed to an increase in waste generation, putting a strain on existing waste management infrastructure. Inadequate waste management practices have resulted in environmental degradation, health hazards, and economic losses. This write-up aims to evaluate the current…

Political Vigilantism and Human Security in Kumasi Metropolis

July 6, 2022Posted inEducation, Resource
This research was conducted by Osei Godfred Amankwah, a security and development analyst ABSTRACT The democratic dispensation of Ghana is fraught with spates of violent acts perpetrated by political vigilante groups which pose threats to human security of residents. Consequently, this study uses a qualitative approach to explore political vigilantism and its effects on human security in…
Are herbal and dietary supplements really safe?

Are herbal and dietary supplements really safe?

December 18, 2021Posted inOpinion3 Comments
You may have been seen several ads for herbal and dietary health supplements on your social media feeds. These ads or commercials come in many forms. While some are sponsored on social media, others are promoted by influencers, friends, or marketers, suggesting how effectively these supplements can help you to live a healthy life. This is because…
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Education Technology: Bringing classrooms to children right in their bedrooms

December 15, 2021Posted inEducation, Technology
The practice that started several decades ago with postcards exchange between a professor and students has metamorphosed into e-learning or distance education. According to Britannica, "distance education, e-learning, and online learning is a form of education in which the main elements include physical separation of teachers and students during instruction and the use of technologies to facilitate…
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Hiking in the Midst of Thanksgiving: Healthy living is crucial

November 27, 2021Posted inResource2 Comments
Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States. During this holiday, schools and businesses temporarily close to enable people to go home to celebrate with their friends and families. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. While in Ghana, I observed Thanksgiving Day by watching international channels including CNN, BBC, and DW…
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You’re our guest, the US to Taiwan; but China is angry

November 25, 2021Posted inOpinion
On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the United States has invited Taiwan for a "Democracy Summit." This event will take place between December 9 and 10, 2021. This is a virtual event that will assemble more than 100 democratic governments around the world to deliberate on democratic values. The summit excluded countries that do not practice democracies. According…
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Will Facebook’s New Name Help it to Become Something More?

October 29, 2021Posted inTechnology
Hate or love it, Facebook is one of the greatest inventions of our time. Indeed, it's the platform where you get to connect with your family, friends, schoolmates, and to some larger extent, your foes. Beyond connecting families and friends, Facebook has become a market platform where buyers and sellers interact frequently. With roughly 2.80 billion monthly…
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Paralysis in sanctions: The case of ECOWAS vs Guinea Junta

September 25, 2021Posted inOpinion2 Comments
Does the Economic Community of West African States [ECOWAS] have the economic muscle to sanction any member state that violates its statutory laws? Granted that they have, are these sanctions efficacious? Let's look at this from a political economy perspective. In a bid to dissuade Col. Mamady to release President Alpha Conde from captivity and return Guinea…
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Graduate Programs that You Don’t Need GRE Scores

September 17, 2021Posted inEducation7 Comments
Following the publication of the first and second articles about my study abroad experience, I've received feedback including queries about universities and graduate programs that can offer admission and at the same time award graduate assistantships without you needing to provide GRE scores and English Proficiency Test. This article is written in response to those queries. I've…