Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah, son of Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, has died at age 68 in Cairo, Egypt.
According to family sources, Gamal passed away peacefully following a prolonged illness.
He had been receiving care at a rehabilitation center after suffering a stroke. Born in Accra to Kwame and Fathia Nkrumah, the veteran journalist served for more than 15 years as an editor and columnist at Egypt's Al-Ahram Weekly.
He was known for his writing on African politics, international affairs and Pan-Africanism.
His burial in Egypt will take place on October 17 in line with Islamic traditions. His family says details of memorial arrangements will be announced later