Each Easter, the roads leading out of Accra transform from simple exits into waiting rooms, as thousands of travellers’ head to the Kwahu Ridge. Over the years, Kwahu has become the assigned haven for Easter festivities, where people escape the city’s heat and immerse themselves in paragliding thrills and vibrant street celebrations. Journeys begin as […]
Accra’s Commute Crisis: Rethinking Public Transport
Every morning and evening in Accra, the same scenes unfold: long queues at transport terminals, anxious commuters watching the clock, overcrowded trotros pulling away full, and fares that seem to change without notice. For many passengers, getting to work, school, or home has become an exhausting negotiation rather than a routine journey. This daily struggle […]
Invisible Crisis in Ghana’s Cities: The Role of Urban Planning in Strengthening Family Bonding
Ghana is rapidly urbanising, transforming not only skylines but also the social fabric that binds communities together. As cities expand, the stability of urban households become increasingly important in supporting safe, inclusive, and productive communities. Of late, a growing concern among urban family practitioners is the decline of parental involvement especially among fathers which threatens […]