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​  The President of the Republic of Ghana  🇬🇭  President John Dramani Mahama has issued a sharp critique of Africa’s current economic trajectory, arguing that political sovereignty is hollow without a fundamental shift toward industrialization. ​Speaking Wednesday at the Africa Trade Summit in Accra, Mahama characterized the continent’s reliance on raw material exports as a "modern form of colonialism." He cautioned that unless African nations prioritize value addition, they will remain trapped in a cycle of poverty and exploitation. ​The President highlighted the stark disparity between Africa’s resource wealth and its economic returns. He specifically pointed to the cocoa sector as a primary example of missed opportunity. While African nations produce the vast majority of the world’s cocoa, they retain only a fraction of the multi-billion dollar profits generated by the global chocolate industry. ​The President outlined several key pillars necessary for a contine...

  Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) ​Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released its official court schedule for the first quarter of 2026, signaling an aggressive push to resolve several long-standing public sector corruption cases. ​The calendar, shared via the OSP’s official social media channels, outlines critical hearing dates for former government officials and heads of state institutions accused of financial misconduct, extortion, and abuse of power. ​Headlining the schedule is The Republic v. Kenneth Ofori-Atta & 7 Others , with a pivotal hearing set for January 29, 2026 . The former Finance Minister faces a litany of charges regarding procurement breaches and fiscal impropriety. ​However, the legal process remains complex due to Ofori-Atta’s current status: ​ Location: He is presently in U.S. immigration custody following a recent detention. ​ Status: He remains on an Interpol Red Notice. ​ U.S. Context: Related proceedings in American c...

  Frederick Kumi (Abu Trica) Legal proceedings involving Frederick Kumi, the high-profile social media personality known as Abu Trica , took a sharp turn on Monday as he was re-arrested immediately following a High Court decision regarding his extradition case. ​The development unfolded after the High Court dismissed Kumi’s application for a writ of certiorari, which sought to challenge previous proceedings at the Gbese District Court. ​Kumi is currently at the center of a major legal battle involving romance fraud allegations originating in the United States. U.S. authorities have formally requested his extradition to face charges abroad. ​ Initial Charges: Kumi and two others were originally facing extradition proceedings at the District Court level. ​ The State’s Withdrawal: Prosecutors eventually dropped charges against the two co-accused. ​ The "Conspiracy" Defense: Kumi’s legal team argued that because the primary charge was conspiracy, the case against their...