Yaw Nsarkoh
A Conversation with My Comrade – The Poor Are Not to Blame for Xenophobia Anywhere
Yaw Nsarkoh argues that South Africa’s poor are victims of leadership failure and systemic inequality, not to blame for xenophobia;…
Yaw Nsarkoh on Kwesi Yankah’s The Pen at Risk
Yaw Nsarkoh writes candidly to Kwesi Yankah, praising The Pen at Risk for its humor and honesty, voicing disagreement on…
Up From UPSA – Whose Nudity Is Naked?
Yaw Nsarkoh criticises dress code enforcement in universities, arguing adult students deserve autonomy, and institutions should promote dialogue, not authoritarianism,…
CALM THE WATERS
Recent legal clashes between Ghana’s former and current attorneys general sparked controversy, highlighting political partisanship, judicial accountability concerns, and growing…
The Legon VC and the Childhood Memories
My day started on a high today. I read on LinkedIn that Professor (Mrs.) Nana Aba Amfo had been unanimously…
Fighting climate change must mean improving livelihoods of the poor
Fighting climate change must prioritize improving livelihoods of the poor by addressing systemic inequalities, rejecting Global North dominance, and empowering…
The Chancay Port and Belt & Road Initiative – Emerging Reflections
Africa's focus on Western economies neglects partnerships like APEC and ASEAN, undermining progress. Strategic leadership, bold initiatives, and thinkers are…
Thinking Seriously and Seriously Thinking!
"Classical Civilization" has expanded beyond Greece and Rome to include Asia’s foundational influence. The digital excellence in Chinese historical study…
We Must End the Destruction Caused by Galamsey and Galamseyers
If the government has not and will not do so voluntarily, it must be compelled and forced to so -…
The Impact of Means Testing on Public Education for Social Mobility
Yaw Nsarkoh critiques President Akufo-Addo's education model, advocating for means testing in public education to promote social mobility and prevent…
Illegal Mining and the Delamination of Ghana’s Gold Coast
Illegal mining, galamsey, is an existential risk to Ghana, that should now be obvious to all. Seldom has there been…
Violence and Liberation: Lessons from Kenya and China
I shared this somewhere when someone knocked the Gen Z movement in Kenya. He cited Nkrumah's methods as preferable to…
Good Coup, Bad Coup, Beggar Man, Thief
The text argues that true democracy, defined by transparency, accountability, and empathy, is essential for sustainable governance. It criticizes the…
*THOUGHTS ON AGRARIAN REVOLUTION by Parakala Prabhakar (from “The Crooked Timber Of New India,” 2023)*
Farmers in a food-surplus country face poverty, lacking market access, credit, and secure land rights. Lessons from East Asia emphasize…
Yaw Nsakoh on Kenya
You know my position from the beginning. Mao constantly warned about strategic impetuosity. Gen Z has done exceptionally well in…