The African Journalists Union, headed by Dr. Mohamed Fayez Farahat, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran writer and journalist Gamal Nkrumah, who died on Friday in Egypt.
Gamal, eldest son of Ghana’s first President Kwame Nkrumah, died at the age of 68.
In a statement on Saturday, the union expressed sadness over the death of Nkrumah, describing him as a distinguished journalist who contributed to the coverage and analysis of African affairs as well as the continent’s aspirations for justice and development.
“Over the course of three decades, Gamal Nkrumah enriched the pages of Al-Ahram Weekly with his writings and valuable contributions to the coverage and analysis of African and international affairs.”
“The Union expresses its deep appreciation for the late journalist’s distinguished career and his unwavering commitment to the issues facing the African continent, as well as its aspirations for freedom, justice, and development.
“Through his heritage, upbringing, and cultural identity, Gamal Nkrumah embodied the profound historical and cultural ties between Egypt and Africa. As the son of the late Ghanaian leader Kwame Nkrumah and his Egyptian wife, Fathia Nkrumah, he represented a unique human and cultural bond between Egypt and Ghana.” the statement said.
The Union extended its heartfelt condolences to the Nkrumah family, loved ones, and colleagues at Al-Ahram Weekly, praying God to grant him infinite mercy.
The funeral prayer is scheduled to take place today, October 17, following the Asr prayer at Al-Firdous Mosque in Nasr City, Cairo, in the presence of his sister, Ms. Samia Nkrumah.
What You Should Know
Gamal Nkrumah was a respected journalist and writer who spent three decades enriching Al-Ahram Weekly with insightful coverage of African and international affairs. As the eldest son of Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, and his Egyptian wife, Fathia Nkrumah, he served as a vital human and cultural bridge connecting Egypt and the broader African continent.
- Positive Impact: His extensive literary and journalistic heritage highlights the enduring historical, cultural, and political ties between African nations.
- Potential Concerns: The continent loses a dedicated voice that consistently championed African aspirations for justice, development, and freedom.
