Ghana’s Afrochella, one of the continent’s biggest music festivals, is getting a new name but it remains a joyous showcase of sound
The current government is adhering to an old policy of appeasement of Western interests
African governments face civil unrest from people who are hungrier and poorer because of the pandemic, war in Ukraine, climate pressures on food systems and poor policy decisions
Good governance is not just about politicians, as Ghana’s elections demonstrate
The air force pilot and former president used extreme measures, including a coup, enforced ‘discipline’ through executions, ‘disappearances’ and floggings, but reintroduced democracy
His image was used to sell pineapples in Europe. But he knew nothing about it – and they got his name wrong
Sylvia Arthur founded the Library for Africa and the African Diaspora to house her collection and share it with other readers
"Maybe we see possibilities in each other’s countries that we don’t see in our own."
Celebrated Ghanaian photographer James Barnor continues his interview with Riason Naidoo, focusing on the later years of his career
The battle to eliminate fake pharmaceutical products is being stepped up
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/ 27 November 2009
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.
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/ 11 September 2009
Lucky Sindane spent a bewildering afternoon trying to keep up with Ghana’s No 1 football fan
John Atta-Mills hailed the ”dawn of a new era” on Wednesday as he was sworn in as Ghana’s new president.
Thousands massed in Ghana’s capital on Wednesday to see president-elect John Atta-Mills take over from John Kufuor.
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.
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/ 31 December 2008
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.
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/ 30 December 2008
Tensions mounted in Ghana on Tuesday ahead of the declaration of the result of the country’s presidential election.
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/ 11 December 2008
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.
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/ 6 December 2008
Thousands of Ghanaians on Friday held colourful rallies amid heavy downpours as political parties wrapped up their campaigns ahead of Sunday’s vote.
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/ 10 September 2008
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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/ 4 September 2008
There’s no point working up a sweat about African Time in Accra, says Francis Kokutse.
United Nations climate talks in Ghana are making progress on ways to help developing nations slow deforestation.
Making the most of e-learning is a matter of developing ”softer” elements, such as training and human-capacity building.
Climate change in Africa could leave 250-million more people short of water by 2020, spurring conflicts and threatening stability on the world’s poorest continent, the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner said on Tuesday. Rajendra K Pachauri said the responsibility lay with wealthy developed nations to curb their carbon emissions.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon cast doubt on Monday on whether sub-Saharan Africa will meet the 2015 deadline for eradicating extreme poverty, despite an economic boom linked to higher commodity prices. ”Many countries are falling behind,” Ban told the ongoing UN Conference on Trade and Development.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called for concerted international action on rising food prices ahead of the opening on Sunday of five days of talks on globalisation. More than 3 000 delegates from 193 nations are expected to attend the 12th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
”Give it to God.” These are the words inscribed on the front of the huge truck that goods transporter David Agbalanyo drives between Ghana and Burkina Faso. Agbalanyo has indeed been giving — to officials who abuse their God-like power over those who wish to pass on the roads that link the two countries.
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/ 21 February 2008
In a country teeming with resources the world covets, United States President George Bush sought on Wednesday to soothe African fears about American interests on the continent. He said the US is not aiming to make Africa into a base for greater military power or a proxy battleground with China.
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/ 11 February 2008
In 2006, Mohamed Zidan chose club over country and missed out on Egypt’s Africa Cup of Nations win in Cairo. Fast forward two years to Accra on Sunday and the Hamburg striker was right in the thick of the Pharoahs’ successful title defence. Zidan set up Mohamed Aboutraika for the decisive 77th-minute goal in the 1-0 victory over Cameroon.
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/ 10 February 2008
Egypt retained their Africa Cup of Nations crown on Sunday when Mohamed Aboutraika lifted the champions to a 1-0 win over Cameroon and a record sixth title. The defending champions ensured they held on to the trophy when, after a slick passing movement, Aboutraika struck in the 77th minute. ”We are delighted to win. It’s a great achievement,” said the al-Ahly star.
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/ 9 February 2008
Holders Egypt are hoping their South American playing style will bring them success in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Cameroon on Sunday. Most of Egypt’s squad are home-based players but their free-flowing passing game has been lethal and they are confident of beating Cameroon.
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/ 8 February 2008
Holders Egypt and Cameroon will meet in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final after two remarkable semifinals on Thursday condemned hot favourites Côte d’Ivoire and hosts Ghana to elimination. Defending champions Egypt ended Ivorian dreams with a 4-1 win in Kumasi, prompting thousands of celebrating fans to pour on to the streets in Cairo.