Hip has-beens

Samantha Reinders looks at the booming second-hand clothing industry in Ghana and feels conflicted about all the fuss over the West's hand-me-downs.

Colours of loyalty

Lucky Sindane spent a bewildering afternoon trying to keep up with Ghana's No 1 football fan

Atta-Mills sworn in as president of Ghana

John Atta-Mills hailed the "dawn of a new era" on Wednesday as he was sworn in as Ghana's new president.

Ghana readies itself for new president

Thousands massed in Ghana's capital on Wednesday to see president-elect John Atta-Mills take over from John Kufuor.

Africa hails Ghana election as democratic success

Ghana's presidential election was a rare example of a functioning democracy in Africa and should be a model for the continent, African leaders said.

Ghana election cliffhanger to be decided on Friday

The outcome of Ghana's presidential run-off is too close to call and will be decided by voting on Friday in a single constituency.

Opposition candidate stays ahead in Ghana vote count

Tensions mounted in Ghana on Tuesday ahead of the declaration of the result of the country's presidential election.

Ghana polls go to December 28 run-off

Ghana's election will be decided in a December 28 run-off between the two leading contenders after neither won more than half the vote.

Colourful, muddy carnivals cap Ghana vote campaign

Thousands of Ghanaians on Friday held colourful rallies amid heavy downpours as political parties wrapped up their campaigns ahead of Sunday's vote.

A plan with no goals

Total aid from rich governments and their agencies amounts to $120-billion annually, with private contributions adding another $20 to $25-billion.

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