Category: Opinion Piece

Drinking From Poisoned Well,The Manufactured Thirst: A Call to Human Contentment and Freedom

Mr Mohammed

Author: Alice Frimpong Sarkodie, Director: Nobel Heights School MsSark Lifecoach Exec. Sec. Women’s League Platform Co-Founder: Women Leaders International There is a silent sickness running through the world; a thirst that is never quenched. It creeps through nations, whispers through advertising screens, and feeds upon the hearts of both the powerful and the powerless. It is the thirst that convinces the full they are starving, the clothed they are naked, the safe they are insecure. It is the most refined form of control ever crafted: the manufacture of discontent. The…

AI in Africa: 5 issues that must be tackled for digital equality

Mr Mohammed

First Published,September 25,The Conversation Author-Rachel Adams Honorary Research Fellow of The Ethics Lab, University of Cape Town If it’s steered correctly, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate development. It can drive breakthroughs in agriculture. It can expand access to healthcare and education. It can boost financial inclusion and strengthen democratic participation. But without deliberate action, the AI “revolution” risks deepening inequality more than it will expand opportunity. As a scholar of the history and future of AI, I’ve written about the dangers of AI widening global inequality. There’s an urgent need…

Rethinking Public-Private Partnerships for Africa’s Trade Future (By Ludovic Thanay)

Mr Mohammed

About Author: Ludovic Thanay, Senior Vice President Sales, Webb Fontaine (https://WebbFontaine.com). Africa stands at a turning point. Home to nearly a fifth of the world’s population but responsible for less than 3% of global trade, the continent continues to punch below its weight. The reasons are well documented: weak infrastructure, fragmented policies, and slow adoption of digital systems. The real challenge is not only to bridge the divide but to design a model of trade that reflects Africa’s own realities and ambitions. Public-private partnerships (PPPs), when built on trust and…

Community Health, Sanitation and Water Supply In Oil-Producing Areas of Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region: Focus on Imo State [current concerns 2-010](Dr.Uzodinma Adirieje)

Mr Mohammed

Author-CEO/Programmes Director, Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) – CSOs Network and Think-tank,EMAIL: druzoadirieje2015@gmail.com   1.BACKGROUND Imo State, located within Nigeria’s Niger Delta Belt of the Eastern region, is one of the country’s recognized oil-producing states. Oil exploration in Imo dates back to the late 1970s, with the discovery of petroleum deposits in areas such as Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta, Oru East, and parts of Owerri West. These communities form the state’s primary oil belt and contribute significantly to Nigeria’s crude oil and gas output. Imo State hosts several oil companies, including multinational and indigenous operators,…

China invests $5.6 billion in Morocco to build Africa’s first of its kind

Mr Mohammed

By Greta Taubert, First Published, September 14, 2025 Liravi in News Morocco is making history with a massive $5.6 billion investment from China to build Africa’s first-ever battery gigafactory. This project isn’t just about construction; it’s a symbol of a new era where Africa and China are joining forces to transform the continent’s role in the global energy and automotive sectors. This huge step forward signals Morocco’s strategic rise as a key player in the worldwide clean energy race. With the gigafactory set to deliver cutting-edge technology, it’s a win for both innovation and economic development. What…

Arise Africa! Politics, Education, Religion, Not Bad by Nature, but Bad by Design(By Ms Alice F.Sarkodie)

Mr Mohammed

In today’s concluding part of Ms Alice Frimpong Sarkodie’s ,Opinion Piece.”Arise! Africa: Pan Africanism is Diseased’,she takes a more critical look at the nagging issues of Politics,Education and Religion as they relate to pre-colonial Africa and the modern day African context. She argues that, none of the three  is bad in actual sense but what is bad about them is,when foreign parties give them,a  deliberately manipulative  foreign touch and then weaponise it against Africans intended  to, derive maximum benefit therefrom, while Africa suffers gross  disadvantage. Now read on: Let us…

Can the AU Drive a Realistic African Climate Agenda?(By Prince Israel Orekha)

Mr Mohammed

About Author-Global Director ,Connected Advocacy,israel@connectedadvocacy.org.ng   As Africa Climate Week, #ACS2 opens, one pressing question lingers: Can the African Union (AU) chart a realistic and united pathway to address Africa’s climate crisis—or will the gathering become another symbolic ceremony remembered only in speeches? The urgency is undeniable. Africa stands at the frontline of climate change, yet its fragmented approaches and weak governance systems risk undermining the continent’s ability to respond effectively. For the AU to lead meaningfully, several critical issues must be addressed: Building Unity of Purpose The AU must…

Arise Africa! Pan-Africanism is Diseased(By Alice Frimpong Sarkodie)

Mr Mohammed

Author:—-MsSark,LifeCoach,Director,Nobel Heights School, Ghana,alice.sarks@gmail.com Introduction Pan-Africanism, the dream of a truly united Africa struggles to move from dream to reality.Why? Because of Colonial Leftover Syndrome.This syndrome cripples us by distorting our mindset. It poisons unity at its root. Let us name its symptoms: Division Instead of Unity Colonial borders fragmented us, cutting across ethnic groups, languages and kingdoms. Today, instead of dismantling those walls, we defend them fiercely, treating one another as foreigners on our own continent. Effect on Pan-Africanism: Every group pushes its own agenda. Mistrust overshadows partnership. We thirst…

From the Era Miracles to the Era of Machines-By Anaba S A

Mr Mohammed

Africa must trade superstition for science if we want to survive this century. 1.) The next 50 years will not be kind to slow thinkers. By 2075, nations will not compete on prayers, they will compete on patents. Your children will not eat because you fasted; they will eat because you built something people will pay for. Drones, AI, synthetic biology, quantum computing etc., these are the “miracles” of the next generation. And they will belong to whoever understands the natural laws that make them work. The Brutal Truth  2.)…

A Country in Reverse Gear?-(By Brother Fred Apenteng) 

Mr Mohammed

For several years now, I have observed with a heavy heart how we, as a nation, seem to be reversing instead of accelerating forward like many modern countries. Yesterday, I spent the afternoon with a much younger relative, reminiscing about the achievements of Nkrumah’s Ghana — the Ghana handed down to us. I told her about the Ghana Railways and how I used to travel back home from boarding school on the night train, popularly called the sleeper train. She was stunned, almost in disbelief, and asked if I was…