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The Hormuz Chokepoint: Why the U.S.–Iran Escalation Threatens the Global Economic Recovery

By; David Tetteh Emaahi       Image source; The Guardian   At Ink Media Online, we are keeping our eyes locked on international waters this morning because global shifts hit our local digital economies faster than you think The fragile peace that the global economy has been clinging to just cracked down. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the vital Strait of Hormuz, the maritime artery responsible for carrying one-fifth of the world’s petroleum and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments was officially declared closed “until further notice” by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The critical escalation follows a massive weekend of military friction. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launched an expansive round of airstrikes, striking roughly 140 Iranian military targets to dismantle Tehran’s capability to disrupt international shipping. In a rapid, fierce retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles and drone swarms targeting regional U.S. infrastructure and hi...
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Nkosuo Initiative Visited Trotor Orphanage Home; Christmas with Trotor Orphanage Home

 

By Tetteh David Emaahi




Picture of Nkosuo Initiative team and Trotor Orphanage Home


Nkosuo Initiative Foundation, the youth-led Ghanaian organization with a singular objective to ensure the socio-economic empowerment of socially, economically and politically disadvantaged groups such as women, children and youth in rural areas and informal residence in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). Nkosuo Initiative work to meet its set goals, for example, Goal 1,2,4.8,10, and 11 which are No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequality, and Sustainable Cities and Communities. (2019-2024)

   Nkosuo Initiative initiated a first phase of community-based project (2019-2021) in community in the Eastern region of Ghana (Trotor community). The initiative was seen to cultivate and process vegetables, such Ginger, Pepper, Turmeric and Cucumber. After the initiative of the project, Nkosuo initiative has been part of the community to improve the livelihood of the community and the orphanage in the community (BASCO). Since these past years, Nkosuo Initiative has been visiting the community and the BASCO in order to attain its objectives which are, NO Poverty, Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequality, and Sustainable Cities and communities. December 23, 2023, Nkosuo Initiative paid the Trotor community a visit with the team “Christmas with Trotor” and donated items to the orphanage for the Christmas celebration.



Image of Nkosuo Initiative teaching the Trotor Orphanage how make Re-usable pads

During their visit to the community, Nkosuo Initiative embarked on a lot of activities which entertain and change the atmosphere of the community and the home. Such activities were song ministrations ( Christmas carol songs), Games (apple eating competition), Making of Re-usable Pads, Drawings and Painting, how lucky are you? (Game), Having a feast together, and Donation of Items.



Image of Nkosuo Initiative project leader donating Items to the General Overseer of Trotor Orphanage Home

 

 

 


Picture of Nkosuo Initiative team member doing drawings and paintings on the face of a child of Trotor Orphanage Home child.

After everything was done the Trotor Orphanage home showed their heartfelt gratitude to the Nkosuo Initiative.

They also laid down their petitions to the Initiative and NGOs to come aid to support them.

Click on the link for details.

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