Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, a journalist and son of Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, has died.
He reportedly passed away on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
His burial is scheduled for Saturday, 17 October, in Egypt, in keeping with Islamic traditions, a family source disclosed.
The circumstances surrounding his death had not been made public at the time of reporting.
Gamal Nkrumah built his journalism career in Egypt, where he served as a journalist and editor at Al-Ahram Weekly, the English-language publication of the Al-Ahram press organisation.
He worked with the newspaper for more than 15 years, reporting on international developments and analysing African and global politics. His work frequently explored Pan-Africanism and Africa’s position in international affairs.
Born in Accra in 1958, he was the son of Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, and his Egyptian wife, Fathia Nkrumah.
He pursued higher education at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, where biographical accounts indicate he obtained a doctorate in political science.
Gamal Nkrumah came from a family with a prominent place in Ghana’s political history. His sister, Samia Nkrumah, is a politician who previously represented Jomoro in Parliament and served as chairperson of the Convention People’s Party. His younger brother, Sekou Nkrumah, is a writer and political activist based in Ghana.
Through his work in Cairo, Gamal Nkrumah brought a Ghanaian political legacy into conversations about African and international affairs. His journalism examined issues spanning Africa, the Middle East and the wider world.
