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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.
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.
Early count shows close contest in Ghana vote
Partial unofficial results showed a neck-and-neck race on Monday in Ghana as votes were counted after general elections.
Ghana votes for new president to usher in oil era
Ghanaians queued up and began voting on Sunday to pick a new president in a tight race between two foreign-educated lawyers
Ghana gears up for elections
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.
President in hot water over pricey medal
Ghana President John Kufuor is under fire over an expensive medal that was used to decorate him at a national awards ceremony.
Political rows threaten food summit success
A United Nations global food crisis summit risked embarrassing failure to reach any formal agreement on combating hunger threatening a billion people worldwide.
Africa upbeat over economic prospects
African leaders revelled in their continent’s economic growth at the World Economic Forum on Africa on Wednesday.
Food, fuel shock can ‘wreck exchequer’
Africa’s cocoa makes the world’s chocolate, its fish, fruit and vegetables reach tables around the globe and its oil powers vehicles and factories from China to the United…
Piercing the Mbeki shield
On the surface, South Africa’s assumption of the presidency of the United Nations Security Council earlier this month has no relevance for the Zimbabwe electoral crisis.…
MDC: Mugabe preparing for violence
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai declared himself the clear winner on Saturday of a presidential election and accused Robert Mugabe’s ruling party of preparing for a…
IMF gives gloomy assessment of world economy
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave a gloomy report on Saturday on prospects for the world economy to a dozen leaders debating how to respond to global…
US not seeking military power in Africa
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.…
Annan prepares to mediate in Kenya
Former United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan was due to arrive in Kenya on Tuesday to try to mediate in a post-poll crisis that has torn the country in two and triggered…
Perfect start for Ghana in Nations Cup
Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari struck in the last minute to lift hosts Ghana to a 2-1 win against Guinea in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations in Accra on…