CultureChapter Three: Thomas Hutton-Mills, the Accra Lawyer Who Was Fighting for African Representation Before Ghana Existed

Born Korle Na in Accra in 1865, Thomas Hutton-Mills became a lawyer, legislator, education advocate and the first president of the National Congress of British West Africa. His life reveals an Accra already arguing about land, elections, education and African political power decades before independence.

August 12, 2026

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CultureChapter Three: Thomas Hutton-Mills, the Accra Lawyer Who Was Fighting for African Representation Before Ghana Existed

Born Korle Na in Accra in 1865, Thomas Hutton-Mills became a lawyer, legislator, education advocate and the first president of the National Congress of British West Africa. His life reveals an Accra already arguing about land, elections, education and African political power decades before independence.

August 12, 2026

9 mins

BusinessSir David Adjaye Calls for an Architecture of African Christianity at International Symposium in Accra

Renowned architect Sir David Adjaye is calling for a bold new architectural identity for African Christianity—one that honors the continent's rich faith, history, and culture. Adjaye highlighted projects like the National Cathedral of Ghana as powerful drivers for nation-building. Rather than serving as mere monuments, he argues these sacred spaces can become dynamic hubs for pilgrimage, education, and cultural tourism while leaving an enduring civic legacy.

August 12, 2026

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Ghana’s Retail Battlefield: Shoprite vs. Melcom vs. Palace vs. China Mall — Who Really Wins?

Step into Accra’s malls and supermarkets and you’ll see more than shopping. You’ll see a fierce contest for the hearts and wallets of Ghanaians.

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PoliticsGhana Rejects US Health Proposal, Citing Concerns Over Control of National Data Systems

Accra has rejected a proposed United States health cooperation deal, not over funding levels but over control of sensitive health data. The decision signals a shift from aid acceptance to system-level negotiation, with implications for how Africa engages global health partnerships.

April 28, 2026

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CultureGhana's LGBTQ Bill Has Reopened A Bigger Question: Who Gets To Define African Values?

The debate over Ghana's LGBTQ bill is no longer just about sexuality. It has become a continent-wide conversation about culture, democracy, sovereignty, and who gets to define African values in the 21st century.

June 5, 2026

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