July 12

• Ghana: Inspiring Rural Communities Through Technology [interview]

  In Ghana most girls are expected to go to a decent school, find a well-paying job, then seek out a husband - not many women pursue careers in male-dominated fields like computer... Read more »

• Ghana: Bringing African Voices to Children's Literature [interview]

  The market for children's books in Africa is dominated by literature from outside the continent, much of which does not relate to the realities of African readers. This has... Read more »

May 30

• Africa: Learning Works Better When It's Done Together [staff blog]

  Making a video is a learning experience, and it doesn't have to end up online. If you leave a group of children alone with a device that's connected to the Internet, they can teach... Read more »

April 09

• Ghana: A Chat With M3nsa [interview]

  The Ghanaian hip-hop scene is one of the most diverse in Africa. A look at Ghana's top emcees reveals artists that vary greatly in style, lyricism, skill and demeanor. Read more »

February 10

• Ghana/Mali: Mali Can Win in Future, Says Coach

  It cannot be easy to pick yourself up after the bitter disappointment of a semi-final defeat at the African Nations Cup, but Mali made a valiant effort and were rewarded with the... Read more »

• Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Fall - Again

  Mali grabbed third place at the African Nations Cup on Saturday, overcoming slippery conditions in Port Elizabeth to again beat Ghana to the bronze medals. Read more »

February 08

• Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Take On Mali for Afcon Bronze

  Mali and Ghana will meet in the match nobody wants to play on Saturday when they square off at Soccer City for the bronze medal at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »

February 06

• Ghana/Burkina Faso: Shock for Black Stars As Burkinabe Head for Afcon Final

  Burkina Faso overcame a controversial refereeing decision and the odds to book an unlikely place in the African Nations Cup final after edging Ghana on post-match penalties after a... Read more »

February 05

• Ghana/Burkina Faso: Black Stars Face Burkinabe on Controversial Pitch

  Much of the same is what Paul Put has ordered for Burkina Faso as they go into Wednesday’s semi-final against Ghana at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit as underdogs. Read more »

February 03

• Cape Verde/Ghana: Blue Sharks Give Black Stars Uphill Task

  For Ghana, victory over Cape Verde in their African Nations Cup quarter-final turned out harder than expected, with a second-half penalty decision proving decisive. Read more »

February 02

• Ghana/Cape Verde: Black Stars End Cape Verde's Gallant Run

  Ghana needed a second-half penalty and a late breakaway goal to end Cape Verde's gallant run at the African Nations Cup and book their fourth successive trip to the semi-finals. Read more »

February 01

• Cape Verde/Ghana: Black Stars Cautious Over Clash With Giant-Killers

  Ghana will start as overwhelming favourites to beat the minnows from Cape Verde when they meet in the African Nations Cup quarter-finals on Saturday but will be wary of being added... Read more »

January 29

• Ghana/Niger: Black Stars Finally Shine At Afcon

  Ghana have finally flexed their muscles at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding 3-0 victory over Niger on Monday their sealed their status as Group B winners. Read more »

January 28

• Ghana/Niger: Black Stars Shoot Their Way to Quarter-Finals

  Ghana have eased to victory in Group B at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after a comprehensive 3-0 win over Niger in their final pool match in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Read more »

January 27

• Ghana/Niger: Black Stars Face Niger As Strong Favourites

  Ghana will be heavy favourites when they meet Niger in their final Group C encounter in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Read more »

January 25

• Ghana/Mali: Young Black Stars Full of Promise

  Positive returns for Ghana in the international arena in recent years have elevated the profile of the Black Stars but there has been a drastic change, in a very short time, to the... Read more »

January 24

• Ghana/Mali: Black Stars in Clear Run to Afcon Quarter-Finals

  Ghana needed a penalty to beat Mali in their African Nations Cup Group B match in Port Elizabeth on Thursday but the Black Stars deserved a larger margin of victory. Read more »

January 23

• Ghana/Mali: Black Stars Face Tough Outing Against Mali

  Ghana play Mali in the second match of their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaign on Thursday in a repeat of the bronze medal match at the finals in Equatorial Guinea and... Read more »

January 21

• Ghana/Congo-Kinshasa: Youthful Black Stars Have to Share Spoils

  Ghana have brought a fairly youthful squad to the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and perhaps that lack of tournament experience showed in their 2-2 draw with DR Congo on Sunday. Read more »

January 20

• Ghana/Congo-Kinshasa: Black Stars Surprised as Leopards Come From Behind

  DR Congo came from behind to force a deserved 2-2 draw with Ghana in a thrilling 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group B encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday. Read more »

January 19

• Ghana/Congo-Kinshasa: Black Stars Set to Eclipse Striking Leopards

  A player strike in the Democratic Republic of Congo camp overshadows the chances of the Leopards pulling off a shock result against top seeds Ghana in the opening Group B game at... Read more »

January 16

• Africa: Will an African Be Chosen to Lead the World Trade Organization? [analysis]

  Notwithstanding the fact that the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has few real powers as executive head of a member-driven organization, it is one of the... Read more »

January 17

• Africa: Superstars and Minnows Alike Gear Up for Soccer Glory

  The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations presents Cote d’Ivoire with what will possibly be the final chance for their so-called Golden Generation to claim the continent’s top... Read more »

December 21, 2012

• Ghana: Fashion, Football and Physics Top Googles Searches for 2012

  As 2012 nears its end, Google shares its Year-End Zeitgeist by revisiting the year's top searches around the world. Zeitgeist is a German word which means "the spirit of the... Read more »

December 06, 2012

• Africa: Twelve Countries Rank in Top 75 on Anti-Corruption Index

  Twelve African countries are ranked among the 75 least corrupt nations in the world, according to the 2012 index published Wednesday by Transparency International. Read more »