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.
Ghana's opposition leader takes second shot at top job

Ghana's opposition leader takes second shot at top job

04 Dec 2012 10:43 - Sapa-AFP
Politician Nana Akufo-Addo is again running for president of Ghana - a job that narrowly eluded him four years ago.
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.
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.

Atta-Mills sworn in as president of Ghana

07 Jan 2009 18:00 - Staff Reporter
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

07 Jan 2009 15:18 - Susan Njanji
Thousands massed in Ghana's capital on Wednesday to see president-elect John Atta-Mills take over from John Kufuor.

Ghana election cliffhanger to be decided on Friday

31 Dec 2008 09:35 - Kwasi Kpodo
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

30 Dec 2008 11:32 - Staff Reporter
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

11 Dec 2008 07:42 - Kwasi Kpodo
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.

Early count shows close contest in Ghana vote

09 Dec 2008 07:13 - Susan Njanji
Partial unofficial results showed a neck-and-neck race on Monday in Ghana as votes were counted after general elections.

Ghana votes in poll seen as beacon of hope for Africa

08 Dec 2008 09:42 - Rukmini Callimachi
Officials began counting ballots late on Sunday in one of Africa's rare democracies, where voters are painfully aware of the example they are setting.

Colourful, muddy carnivals cap Ghana vote campaign

06 Dec 2008 07:20 - Susan Njanji
Thousands of Ghanaians on Friday held colourful rallies amid heavy downpours as political parties wrapped up their campaigns ahead of Sunday's vote.

Ghana gears up for elections

04 Dec 2008 06:58 - Susan Njanji
Ghana will look to enhance its reputation as a beacon for democracy at elections on Sunday for a leader who will soon be tapping into new oil wealth.