bernard boateng

New evidence is sparking conversations across the continent about the quality of baby foods sold in African markets. A major investigation by the international watchdog Public Eye  has revealed high levels of added sugar  in Nestlé’s Cerelac infant cereals  sold across 20 African countries raising health concerns for millions of parents. In this article, we break down what the findings mean, the countries most affected, why the debate matters, and what global health experts recommend for...

Between 2022 and 2023, Ghana experienced one of its sharpest inflationary surges in recent years. Despite significant pay increases for public sector workers of up to 30% in 2023, inflation soared above 38%, effectively erasing real income gains. This analysis compares public sector salary increments against annual inflation trends to show how workers’ purchasing power has evolved over the last decade. Comparing Salary Increments of Public Sector Workers with Annual Inflation in Ghana...

1. Introduction Ghana’s religious landscape has undergone one of Africa’s most dramatic transformations. From less than 1% Christian in the mid-18th century to over 70% by 2021, the country’s faith story is intertwined with education, colonial history, and local adaptation. Tracing the Rise of Christianity in Ghana 2. The Early Years (Pre-1800): Seeds of Missionary Work Arrival of European missionaries (Danish, Basel, Wesleyan). Initial conversion challenges among coastal communities....