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By Stanley Kwabla Arku - Pan African Television (Ghana) In a united effort to address the pressing issue of taxes on menstrual hygiene products, the Socialist Movement of Ghana, Obaasima Foundation, and several non-governmental organizations have joined forces with the Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Francis-Xavier Sosu, and launched a coalition advocating for the elimination of these regressive taxes. Months ago, these organizations took to the streets to protest against the taxes imposed on sanitary products, highlighting the detrimental impact they have on women and girls across the country. The protest sparked nationwide conversations, drawing attention to the insensitivity of the government towards the challenges faced by women and girls in accessing affordable sanitary products. The Speaker of Parliament, acknowledging the gravity

By Stanley Kwabla Arku Recent events in Ghana have shed light on a concerning issue that threatens the very fabric of our democracy - police brutality against peaceful protestors. The OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, organized to express citizens’ frustration over the government’s economic mismanagement, was met with brute force by the Police. This incident raises serious questions about the state of our democracy and the need for immediate action to address Police misconduct. Protecting the Right to Peaceful Protest:Peaceful protests are a fundamental aspect of any democratic society. They provide citizens with a platform to voice their concerns and hold the government accountable for its actions. It is the duty of the Police to protect and facilitate these protests, ensuring that citizens can exercise

Dumile Feni (South Africa), Figure Studies, 1970. Dear friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. At its fifteenth summit in August 2023, the BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) group adopted the Johannesburg II Declaration, which, amongst other issues, raised the question of reforming the United Nations, particularly its security council. To make the UN Security Council (UNSC) ‘more democratic, representative, effective, and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries’, BRICS urged the expansion of the council’s membership to include countries from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The declaration specifically noted that three countries – Brazil, India, and South Africa – should be included if the UNSC’s permanent members are expanded. For at least the past twenty years, these three countries (all founding BRICS

By Stanley Kwabla Arku Residents of Awoshie Buzanga line in Accra are living in constant fear and distress as the poor drainage system in the area continues to pose a threat to their lives and properties. With each passing rain, significant erosion has caused houses to collapse and others on the verge, leaving the community in a state of emergency. The deteriorating drainage system has become a nightmare for inhabitants of Awoshie Buzanga line. During a downpour, the lack of proper drainage infrastructure leads to severe flooding, causing significant erosion and damage to houses and properties. The consequences have been devastating, with lives lost and families displaced. The erosion has not only affected houses but also caused significant damage to footbridges, cutting off

Mahamudu Bawumia, the late Ahmed Suale and Kennedy Agyapong (from left to right) Mon, 18 Sep 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP), Kennedy Agyapong, has once again rejected assertions that he is involved in the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. Ken, who made this remark while reacting to suggestions that Suale’s murder would hunt the NPP in the 2024 election if he (Ken) is made the party’s presidential candidate, indicated Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia should know the person responsible for the killing of the journalist.Speaking in an interview on Kessben TV on Monday, September 18, 2023, the MP added that Vice President Dr. Bawumia, one of his contenders in the NPP flagbearership race, should know the person who killed Suale because he