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...
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...