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Kwesi Pratt Jnr

Also known as: Mr Kwesi Pratt Jnr

Kwesi Pratt Jnr — Managing Editor of Insight Newspaper, veteran journalist advocating for African economic independence and media professional standards.

2026-04-292026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    ce Hall, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, on Saturday, September 5, under the theme “Reclaiming Africa’s Wealth, Resisting Neocolonial Bondage.” The forum brought together prominent voices including Dr Abu Sakara Foster, who chaired the event, veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr

    Youth Forum in Accra calls for debt cancellation, reparations and African economic independence
  3. Joy Online

    Veteran journalist and political commentator Kwesi Pratt Jnr has urged African youth to reject what he describes as externally driven political narratives and unite across generations to challenge exploitation, neocolonialism and the continued extraction of the continent’s natura

    Kwesi Pratt urges African youth to reject ‘Gen Z revolution’, reclaim Africa’s resources
  4. Joy Online

    Among those he cited were Irvin Jim of NUMSA, Congolese political figure Martin Fayulu, Zambian politician Fred M’membe, veteran Pan-Africanist Kwesi Pratt Jnr and Professor Akua Britwum.

    PPF urges African youth to demand debt cancellation and reparations
  5. Joy Online

    Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has called for a fundamental transformation of the global political and economic order, arguing that Africa’s reparations struggle must go beyond financial compensation to secure equal rights, control over the continent’s resources and greater c

    Kwesi Pratt says reparations must deliver equal rights, African self-reliance
  6. August 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Veteran media practitioner and Managing Editor of The Insight, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has urged media organisations and journalists not to reduce journalism to a contest for attention.

    Journalism must prioritise public interest over attention — Kwesi Pratt
  8. Joy Online

    The Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has urged media practitioners to uphold professional standards and strengthen public trust amid rapid technological and artificial intelligence (AI) advances.

    Journalists must strengthen credibility in digital era – Kwesi Pratt urges
  9. Joy Online

    Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, has urged media practitioners to uphold professional standards and strengthen public trust amid rapid technological and artificial intelligence (AI) advances.

    Journalists must strengthen credibility in digital era- Kwasi Pratt urges
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has cautioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against assuming that it will automatically win the 2028 general elections.

    Kwesi Pratt cautions NDC against assuming victory in 2028 elections
  11. July 2026
  12. Joy Online

    Mr Kwesi Pratt Jnr, General Secretary of the Socialist Movement of Ghana, described the CPC as a political movement that had consistently championed anti-imperialism, national liberation and the right of countries to determine their own development paths without external interfer

    China’s governance model offers valuable lessons for developing nations – Ambassador
  13. April 2026
  14. Joy Online

    On Strategic context and Political Vision, Kwesi Pratt Jnr emphasized that the historical crimes of the transatlantic slave trade and classical colonialism are not “events of the past” alone.

    Tools for Liberation: Deploying the Reparations Advocacy Manual and the 12-month Global Roadmap on Reparations

Saturday 5 September

  1. Youth forum in Accra urges debt cancellation and African economic independence

    Pan-African activists at a Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations in Accra called on African youth to campaign for debt cancellation, reparations, and economic independence, arguing that current global disruptions present an opportunity for Africa to break free from economic and political dependency.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Kwesi Pratt urges African youth to reject external political narratives

    Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has urged African youth to reject externally driven political narratives and unite to challenge exploitation, neocolonialism, and extraction of the continent's natural resources. He criticized African governments for entering defence and intelligence cooperation agreements with Western powers and external actors, arguing that African countries should prioritise their own sovereignty and interests.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. PPF coordinator urges African youth to demand debt cancellation, reparations

    Humphrey Abbey Quaye, coordinator of the Pan-African Progressive Front, has called on African youth to intensify campaigns for debt cancellation and reparations at a forum in Accra, arguing that Africa's debt burden stems from slavery, colonialism, and neocolonial control rather than poor economic management.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Kwesi Pratt calls for reparations beyond financial compensation

    Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has called for reparations that go beyond financial compensation to include equal rights, control over Africa's resources, and greater collective self-reliance. Speaking at the Youth Forum on Debt and Reparations at the University of Ghana, Pratt emphasized that the struggle for reparative justice is winnable and cited the UN General Assembly resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, and neocolonialism as crimes against humanity as evidence of progress through African unity.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Journalism must serve public interest, not attention-seeking

    Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr told the Ghana Journalists Association that media must prioritise determining what the public needs to know over maximising attention through controversy and sensationalism. He stressed that accuracy and professional judgment should not be sacrificed for speed, and that journalism's central challenge in today's environment is verifying truth amid information overload.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Journalists must uphold standards and rebuild trust, Kwesi Pratt says

    At the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium in Accra, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Managing Editor of Insight Newspaper, called on media practitioners to strengthen professional standards and public trust by verifying information, refusing to publish unverified allegations, and ensuring technology complements rather than replaces professional journalism judgment.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Journalists must uphold standards, build trust in digital era

    At Ghana Journalists Association's 77th anniversary symposium, Kwesi Pratt Jnr urged media practitioners to strengthen public trust through accurate reporting, courageous investigative work, and refusing to publish unverified allegations, arguing that media credibility is built through professional practice rather than slogans.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kwesi Pratt warns NDC against overconfidence in 2028 elections

    Managing Editor of Insight newspaper Kwesi Pratt Jnr has cautioned the National Democratic Congress against assuming automatic victory in the 2028 general elections, arguing that political momentum can shift quickly and that major scandals or constitutional reform controversies could alter the political landscape.

    12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 9 July

  1. Chinese Ambassador says governance model offers lessons for developing nations

    The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana told a press briefing in Accra that China's governance model, anchored on the Communist Party of China's leadership, offers valuable lessons for developing countries seeking sustainable development and political stability. He said the CPC's 105-year journey demonstrates that countries could pursue modernisation based on their own national circumstances without necessarily following Western models.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Pan-African groups launch reparations advocacy manual and global roadmap

    A Forum on Reparative Justice & Colonial Accountability in Geneva has produced a Reparations Advocacy Manual & Toolkit and a 12-month global roadmap to support activists, journalists, policymakers, and youth movements in pursuing reparations for colonial exploitation through international law and media engagement.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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