Anthony Ohemeng-Boamah
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Africa’s AI moment must be more than imported intelligence
Drawing lessons from the continent-wide success of M-Pesa, Africa must design and govern its own artificial intelligence systems to solve real local challenges and keep value…
The Psychology of UN Reform in a Changing World
UN reform is often framed around efficiency and cost-cutting, but it conceals a deeper geopolitical shift. As China and the Global South gain leverage, the struggle to govern a…
The case for United Nations leadership on AI
As frontier AI systems advance rapidly, voluntary guardrails are failing to keep pace. The United Nations must step in with global governance to protect the Global South and…
Africa is bigger than we think
A historic UN resolution calls for the adoption of accurate map projections, challenging centuries of Mercator distortion to reflect Africa's true scale and global significance.
Infantino’s retreat and football’s lingering governance problem
FIFA's abrupt retreat from selling a stake in its commercial operations to private investors exposes a deep, unresolved crisis over who truly owns and controls the future of…
Football’s Bigotry is not confined to the stands
Prejudice in sport is society in miniature, and racism at the World Cup is a recurring indictment. This article explores how football authorities often treat racism as a PR…
Spain won more than the World Cup
When the final whistle blew at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, relief came before celebration. The best team had won the 2026 Fifa World Cup. That…
The mind games behind the beautiful game
Explore the hidden psychological battles in elite football, where players test nerves, referees set limits, and technology interrupts the game's rhythm. Discover how mind games…
South Africa's debt to Africa
South Africa's freedom was never a purely South African achievement. The country liberated by African solidarity should not allow anger over migration to become an alibi for…
Next UN secretary-general must be a woman
For eight decades, the UN has championed equality, yet its highest office has remained closed to women. This article argues that the next UN Secretary-General must be a woman to…
Beyond upsets: Africa’s new football maturity
The 2026 World Cup marks a historic moment for African football, with a record 10 teams participating and 9 advancing to the Round of 32. This article explores how the…
World Cup 2026: Who will lead Africa’s challenge?
The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded 48 teams, significantly boosting Africa's representation. The Confederation of African Football…