Illegal mines tarnish gold from Ghana

Illegal mines tarnish gold from Ghana

26 Apr 2013 00:00 - Afua Hirsch
Environmental destruction and social conflict are plaguing small-scale mining mining operations in Ghana, Afua Hirsch reports.
Ghana gold mine collapse leaves 17 illegal workers dead

Ghana gold mine collapse leaves 17 illegal workers dead

16 Apr 2013 13:21 - Joel Olatunde Agoi
A gold mine has collapsed in central Ghana, killing 17 people who were working illegally and had been told to leave, say police and an official.
From the ashes of burnt-out beats, Africa rises

From the ashes of burnt-out beats, Africa rises

22 Mar 2013 00:00 - Lloyd Gedye
The continent is becoming hot stuff as traditional instruments take over dance floors across the world.
Ghanaian cardinal: Catholic church ready for non-European pope

Ghanaian cardinal: Catholic church ready for non-European pope

14 Feb 2013 10:43 - Guardian Reporter, Reuters, AFP,
Peter Turkson has responded to speculation that he could be chosen to succeed Benedict XVI, saying he'll take on the role 'if it's the will of God'.
Ghana opposition boycotts President Mahama's inauguration

Ghana opposition boycotts President Mahama's inauguration

07 Jan 2013 18:21 - Kwasi Kpodo
Ghana's opposition boycotted the inauguration of President Dramani Mahama, ignoring his appeals to end a dispute over last month's election in Ghana.
Mahama snatches Ghana election amid meddling claims

Mahama snatches Ghana election amid meddling claims

10 Dec 2012 06:31 - Richard Valdmanis, Kwasi Kpodo,
Ghana's electoral authorities said John Dramani Mahama has won a new term as president in an election the opposition claimed was marred by tampering.
Mahama holds slim lead in Ghana poll

Mahama holds slim lead in Ghana poll

09 Dec 2012 12:46 - AFP
Ghana President John Mahama held a slight edge over his main rival as vote counting wrapped up on Sunday after high-stakes presidential polls.
Ghana leads business boom

Ghana leads business boom

30 Nov 2012 11:37 - Ciaran Ryan
South Africans are pouring into Ghana, the world's fastest-growing economy, with a growth rate of 14.4% last year.
Well-endowed and loving it

Well-endowed and loving it

26 Oct 2012 00:00 - Afua Hirsch
An ample bosom and booty is still desirable in Africa, but it seems like Western ideals are encroaching, writes Afua Hirsch.
Rooting for realistic black dolls

Rooting for realistic black dolls

12 Oct 2012 07:11 - Afua Hirsch
Rooti dolls claim to be the first fashion dolls to speak languages from countries ranging from Ghana to Zimbabwe.
Ghana: Motherhood is celebrated here

Ghana: Motherhood is celebrated here

17 Aug 2012 13:45 - Afua Hirsch
In Ghana, the reaction I get when I tell other women about my job and baby is usually a knowing nod, writes the Guardian's west Africa correspondent.
Africa needs write-minded leaders

Africa needs write-minded leaders

10 Aug 2012 04:00 - Percy Zvomuya
Have African leaders ever sat down to write down their visions (not just their parties') for the countries they govern, asks Percy Zvomuya.
President's death raises questions about Ghana poll

President's death raises questions about Ghana poll

27 Jul 2012 11:52 - Afua Hirsch
The death of Ghana's President John Evans Atta Mills left the nation in shock. Mills was months away from completing his first term in office.
Ghana's VP swiftly sworn in after John Atta Mills's sudden death

Ghana's VP swiftly sworn in after John Atta Mills's sudden death

25 Jul 2012 07:31 - Kwasi Kpodo
Ghana's John Dramani Mahama has been sworn in as president, after the country's revered leader John Atta Mills died unexpectedly on Tuesday.
Battle royal reaches boiling point in Ghana

Battle royal reaches boiling point in Ghana

13 Jul 2012 08:23 - Afua Hirsch
As kings feud, ordinary people bear the brunt of Ghana's power vacuum, writes Afua Hirsch.