By Jasmine Zahabi The beach behind the Christianborg Castle and Black Star Square in Osu. During a recent visit to the beach behind the Christianborg Castle in Osu, we were confronted with a heartbreaking sight, a dead sea turtle, tangled in plastic, washed ashore. It was a stark and gut-wrenching reminder of the pollution suffocating this once-vibrant shoreline.  The air was thick with the stench of decay, and the beach, once filled with laughter and life, now lay eerily silent. Dead sea turtle tangled in plastic on the beach  behind the Christianborg Castle We spoke to residents, their voices thick with frustration and despair, about the waste collectors who use tricycles, commonly known as “aboboyaa borla cars.” The tricycles, commonly known as “aboboyaa borla cars.” “Most of these ‘aboboyaa’ waste trucks dump their waste into drains and gutters, which get swept into the ocean when it rains,” one resident said,  “They don’t care about our health or safety." Mama Adjork...

By Jasmine Zahabi  The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused him of being a "race-baiting politician" who hates President Donald Trump. South Africa's ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool  The decision marks a new low in U.S.-South Africa relations, which have been tense since Trump cut financial aid to the country.  The U.S. also disapproves of South Africa’s land reform policies and its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Rubio announced the expulsion on social media platform X, stating that Rasool was "no longer welcome" in the U.S.  He also shared an article from Breitbart, which quoted Rasool as saying Trump was leading a white supremacist movement. South Africa has called the move “regrettable” but insists it remains committed to strong diplomatic relations.  The country plans to address the issue through official channels. The U.S. State Departme...

By Jasmine Zahabi Last weekend, our School of Communication class, level 300 Upper, from Wisconsin International University College took a trip to Boti Falls, one of Ghana’s most famous waterfalls. I had heard a lot about it, but seeing it in person was something else! The sound of the water crashing down, the wet fresh air, and the forest all around made it feel like I had stepped into another world. But while the falls were stunning, the most surprising thing I saw wasn’t the water—it was a 123 (one hundred and twenty three) years old three-headed palm tree! The 123 year old 3 headed palm tree  How Boti Falls Was Discovered Boti Falls wasn’t always famous.  It was hidden deep in the forest until a white Catholic priest discovered it.  Locals say he loved the place so much that he used it as a private picnic spot for himself and his friends.  But soon, people found out about it, and there was even a fight over who owned the land.  In the end, the matter went t...

Claims of "Crisis at the Border"! By Jasmine Zahabi  In a move that could redefine the very meaning of American citizenship, former President Trump is escalating his battle against birthright citizenship, appealing to the Supreme Court to curtail lower court rulings that have blocked his controversial executive order.  President Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025 The order, signed on his first day back in office (January 20, 2025), seeks to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas. The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court for emergency intervention in three separate cases originating in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington state.  In each instance, district judges issued nationwide injunctions, preventing the enforcement of Trump's executive order. Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris argues that these sweeping injun...

A Blend of Politics, Culture, and Vision  by Jasmine Zahabi On February 27, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama delivered his first inaugural State of the Nation Address (SONA) for his second term to Parliament, fulfilling the constitutional mandate outlined in Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution. President John Dramani Mahama delivering his first inaugural State of the Nation Address The SONA brought together an array of esteemed dignitaries, including Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, the judiciary, and international representatives.  The session, presided over by Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, showcased a striking display of Ghanaian culture and political symbolism through attire and decor. Distinguished Attendees and Their Symbolic Attire Among the notable attendees were Chief Justice Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo and the justices of the Supreme Court, donned in their traditional justice robes. Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, former...