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GHANA

Avram Grant resigns as Ghana head coach
Article
/ 7 February 2017

Avram Grant resigns as Ghana head coach

Grant’s resignation comes five days after his side was knocked out in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations.

By Staff Reporter
Ghana’s Chale Wote festival creates opportunities and fosters knowledge production
Article
/ 7 September 2016

Ghana’s Chale Wote festival creates opportunities and fosters knowledge production

Chale Wote translates in the Ga language spoken in the Ga-Jamestown district of Accra to: “Man, let’s go!”

By Staff Reporter
Smartphones have unintelligent effects on classrooms
Article
/ 2 June 2016

Smartphones have unintelligent effects on classrooms

Positive use of cellphones appears to be limited to mundane tasks such as contacting friends to check homework.

By Gina Porter
Ghana’s formidable ‘queen mothers’ rise up
Africa
/ 24 February 2016

Ghana’s formidable ‘queen mothers’ rise up

Women chiefs are playing an increasingly important role in the country’s development, advocating for women’s and children’s rights.

By Staff Reporter
Blitz the Ambassador lights up the diaspora
Article
/ 18 November 2015

Blitz the Ambassador lights up the diaspora

Blitz’s artistic language speaks to young immigrants who are bridging the gap between the world they live in and the world from which they hail.

By Tseliso Monaheng
Ghana accused of using child labour in mines
Africa
/ 11 June 2015

Ghana accused of using child labour in mines

Human Rights Watch has released a shocking report alleging that unlicensed mines in Ghana are profiting heavily from child labour.

By Staff Reporter
Accra floods: Ghana locals mourn loss on social media
Africa
/ 4 June 2015

Accra floods: Ghana locals mourn loss on social media

The Accra floods and the Goil Fuel Station have resulted in the loss of lives and left many Ghanaian stranded.

By Sthembiso Sithole
Ghana moves cautiously over inflation
Article
/ 14 May 2015

Ghana moves cautiously over inflation

But a fiscal consolidation plan should ease the pressure on the country’s currency in the longer term.

By Staff Reporter
Afcon 2015: Bright start for Algeria, Senegal
Article
/ 20 January 2015

Afcon 2015: Bright start for Algeria, Senegal

Tournament favourite Algeria avoided an unpleasant surprise at the African Cup of Nations on Monday, while four-time champion Ghana did not.

By Sapa Ap
An unlikely stop in the pursuit of the perfect wave
Article
/ 25 September 2014

An unlikely stop in the pursuit of the perfect wave

The village of Busua in southwest Ghana is home to almost every one of the country’s surfers. Will Coldwell takes to the water with the locals.

By Will Coldwell
‘Lease rip-off’: Envoy carpeted
Africa
/ 11 September 2014

‘Lease rip-off’: Envoy carpeted

The luxury apartment of South Africa’s former high commissioner to Ghana, leased and decorated with state funds, has come under official scrutiny.

By Pauli van Wyk
Germany’s lack of a ‘tough guy’ nearly costs them again
Article
/ 22 June 2014

Germany’s lack of a ‘tough guy’ nearly costs them again

Germany’s draw with Ghana has exposed the team’s lack of a charismatic player who will take charge.

By Erik Kirschbaum
Ghana hopes to make World Cup history ​for Africa
Article
/ 1 June 2014

Ghana hopes to make World Cup history ​for Africa

In 2010, Ghana came close to being the first African team to reach the semifinals. They have set their sights on going a step further in Brazil.

By Francis Kokutse
Ghana moves interest rate meeting forward
Article
/ 4 February 2014

Ghana moves interest rate meeting forward

Ghana’s central bank will meet two weeks earlier than planned, to decide how to respond to a weaker currency and inflationary pressures.

By Staff Reporter
Kofi Awoonor: A writer with ‘fire in his mouth’
Article
/ 17 October 2013

Kofi Awoonor: A writer with ‘fire in his mouth’

Stephen Gray remembers slain Ghanaian poet Kofi Awoonor.

By Staff Reporter
Ghana court to rule on President Mahama’s fate in office
Africa
/ 29 August 2013

Ghana court to rule on President Mahama’s fate in office

Ghana’s Supreme Court will issue a ruling on whether to overturn President John Dramani Mahama’s election win in 2012 on fraud allegations.

By Chris Stein
Essien, Boateng back for Ghana
Article
/ 27 August 2013

Essien, Boateng back for Ghana

Michael Essien and Kevin-Prince Boateng have returned from international breaks to be named in Ghana’s squad for next month’s World Cup qualifier.

By Sapa Ap
Ghana deports thousands of illegal Chinese miners
Africa
/ 16 July 2013

Ghana deports thousands of illegal Chinese miners

Thousands of Chinese nationals have been deported from Ghana in a crackdown on the plunder of the country’s gold by illegal miners.

By Guardian Reporter
Ghana detains 124 Chinese over illegal gold mining
Africa
/ 6 June 2013

Ghana detains 124 Chinese over illegal gold mining

Ghana’s law enforcement officials have detained 124 Chinese workers suspected of illegally mining gold in the country.

By Staff Reporter
Illegal mines tarnish gold from Ghana
Article
/ 26 April 2013

Illegal mines tarnish gold from Ghana

Environmental destruction and social conflict are plaguing small-scale mining mining operations in Ghana, Afua Hirsch
reports.

By Afua Hirsch
Ghana gold mine collapse leaves 17 illegal workers dead
Africa
/ 16 April 2013

Ghana gold mine collapse leaves 17 illegal workers dead

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.

By Joel Olatunde Agoi
From the ashes of burnt-out beats, Africa rises
Article
/ 22 March 2013

From the ashes of burnt-out beats, Africa rises

The continent is becoming hot stuff as traditional instruments take over dance floors across the world.

By Lloyd Gedye
Ghanaian cardinal: Catholic church ready for non-European pope
Africa
/ 14 February 2013

Ghanaian cardinal: Catholic church ready for non-European pope

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’.

By Guardian Reporter and Reuters
Going, going, Ghana! Burkina Faso into Afcon final
Article
/ 6 February 2013

Going, going, Ghana! Burkina Faso into Afcon final

Burkina Faso booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time in their history.

By Sapa Afp
Cape Verde’s Cinderella story comes to an end
Article
/ 2 February 2013

Cape Verde’s Cinderella story comes to an end

A second half penalty, and a runaway goal from substitute Wakaso Mubarak helped favourites Ghana beat a resilient Cape Verde Islands side 2-0.

By Michael Sherman
Ghana’s Black Stars shine after defeating Mali 1-0
Article
/ 24 January 2013

Ghana’s Black Stars shine after defeating Mali 1-0

Four-time champions Ghana beat Mali 1-0 to shoot to the top of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations.

By Sapa Afp
Psychics pick Ghana to win, Niger hope to change fortune at Afcon
Article
/ 19 January 2013

Psychics pick Ghana to win, Niger hope to change fortune at Afcon

While Niger hope their fortune changes as they aim to end a losing streak, psychics have chosen Ghana to win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

By Staff Reporter
Ghana opposition boycotts President Mahama’s inauguration
Africa
/ 7 January 2013

Ghana opposition boycotts President Mahama’s inauguration

Ghana’s opposition boycotted the inauguration of President Dramani Mahama, ignoring his appeals to end a dispute over last month’s election in Ghana.

By Kwasi Kpodo
Ghana coach: Ayew won’t play at Afcon
Article
/ 7 January 2013

Ghana coach: Ayew won’t play at Afcon

Andre Ayew will not play at Afcon after being excluded from Ghana’s squad for not reporting to a training camp to have an injury assessed.

By Sapa Ap
Mahama snatches Ghana election amid meddling claims
Africa
/ 10 December 2012

Mahama snatches Ghana election amid meddling claims

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.

By Kwasi Kpodo and Richard Valdmanis
Mahama holds slim lead in Ghana poll
Africa
/ 9 December 2012

Mahama holds slim lead in Ghana poll

Ghana President John Mahama held a slight edge over his main rival as vote counting wrapped up on Sunday after high-stakes presidential polls.

By Staff Reporter
Ghana leads business boom
Article
/ 30 November 2012

Ghana leads business boom

South Africans are pouring into Ghana, the world’s fastest-growing economy, with a growth rate of 14.4% last year.

By Ciaran Ryan
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