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- The Hidden Toll of Gold: How Illegal Mining Is Ravaging Ghana’s Communities and Environment
- Mandatory Haircuts in Ghanaian SHSs: Discipline or Denial of Identity?
- Home Away From Home: Ghana’s Student Housing Struggle
- Social Media: A Blessing or a Burden for Today’s Youth?
- Reflective Column: The Hidden Mental Struggles of University Students in Ghana
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Tesu Justice Mawuko 10310016 In the quiet town of Jema, once‑pristine rivers have turned murky and unsafe. The Birim River, a lifeline for many villagers, now runs brown with silt and chemicals. Ama ankrah ,a resident, recalls bathing in and drinking from the river as a child. Today, she keeps her grandchildren away, fearing contamination.…
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The debate over Ghana’s “no long hair” policy for Senior High School (SHS) students continues to spark controversy. Government officials argue that the policy instills discipline and fosters proper character development, yet critics maintain that it infringes on students’ cultural and personal expression. While maintaining order in schools is important, the mandatory haircut policy risks…
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On a quiet evening at the University of Ghana, Legon, first-year student Ama (not her real name) sat beneath a flickering streetlamp, scrolling anxiously through hostel listings on her phone. She had expected to budget for textbooks and tuition, not to be shocked by the soaring cost of campus accommodation. The official notice from Ghana…
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Walk into any university lecture hall or hostel in Ghana, and you’ll see a familiar scene: students glued to their phones, scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, or Twitter. Social media is no longer just entertainment it has become a defining feature of youth life. Yet its influence is complicated, offering both benefits and drawbacks, making…
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Walk across any university campus in Ghana, and the scene is familiar. Students hurry to lectures, walk alone with earbuds in, or slump on benches with weary expressions. At first glance, it may seem like normal academic stress, but a closer look reveals deeper, often invisible struggles with mental health battles many students keep private.…
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SIMULATE (Scenario) Just after sunrise in Kumasi, a taxi edges through the Asafo area. A thick stench rises from a pile of refuse left untouched for days. Plastic bottles, leftover food, broken electronics, and soiled diapers spill into the street. A schoolboy walking nearby tiptoes around a clogged gutter, only for a passing pedestrian to…
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Ghana has established numerous bodies such as the Ghana Police Service, CHRAJ, EOCO, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor specifically to curb corruption and strengthen public accountability. However, national and international assessments still show minimal progress. Ghana’s ranking on major anti-corruption indices has remained largely unchanged, reflecting persistent weaknesses in the country’s governance framework.…
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Ghana’s education sector is at a decisive moment. While the nation has made significant strides in expanding access to schooling, the substance of what students learn has not kept pace with the demands of contemporary society. As an institution committed to national development, we maintain that the current curriculum requires a thorough and strategic overhaul…
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Last weekend, I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of Ghana’s most promising rising stars, Kweku Pee.there was an easy calm about him the kind that comes from someone who truly knows his purpose. Our conversation was warm, honest, and filled with insight into the journey of a young artist determined to make…
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My time at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has been a remarkable blend of academic advancement, personal growth, and social exploration. From the very first day I stepped onto campus carrying a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation I sensed that this chapter would profoundly shape my life. Reflecting on the journey so…
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