February 19, 2014
Africa: What Effect Will the U.S. Federal Taper Have On Africa?
Ghana's cedi and South Africa's rand are depreciating dramatically as the US slows down quantitative easing. But the US' move is not all bad news for Africa. Read more »
December 16, 2013
Ghana: Suite or Slum? The Serious Shortage of Affordable Housing
Due to a lack of mid-price housing, urban Ghanaians are often confined to two options: plush penthouse or crammed shanty town. Read more »
December 05, 2013
Africa: The Value of Voluntary Service - a Ghanaian's Story in South Sudan
On International Volunteers Day, it is worth highlighting the importance of volunteers around the world and their role in strengthening trust, solidarity, and reciprocity. And what… Read more »
September 11, 2013
Ghana: Ghana and Burma - The First Lion and the Last Tiger
Ghana and Burma's shared endeavours for independence were partly forged in the forgotten battles of the south-east Asian campaign during WWII. Read more »
August 07, 2013
Ghana: Slum-Dwellers Fight for Dignity
On the outskirts of Accra, alongside the Odaw River and the Korle Lagoon, lies the slum of Old Fadama. Pejoratively referred to by many Ghanaians as a modern day "Sodom and… Read more »
February 25, 2013
Africa: Ghana Must Go
Taiye Selasi explores the complex dynamics of an African family in a compelling novel that resonates with themes of migration, loss, love and beauty. Read more »
January 14, 2013
West Africa: Sierra Leone and Ghana - Setting a New Template for African Elections?
Though "mature" Ghana and "fragile" Sierra Leone are rarely compared in terms of their democracies, their elections followed notably similar trends. Read more »
January 08, 2013
Ghana: Elections - A Victory for Mental Health?
For the first time, mentally disabled citizens in Ghana cast votes for their president. But is formal enfranchisement enough? Read more »
December 12, 2012
Ghana: Opposition Heads to Court Over Polls
Ghana's ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) was declared to have won in both the presidential and parliamentary elections last weekend. But, following allegations of… Read more »
December 11, 2012
Ghana: Where Next for Ghana's Democracy?
Ghana has emerged from challenging elections with its democratic credentials intact. But while the NDC may have won, many facets of the campaigns will shape the next four years. Read more »
Ghana: 24 Hours in a Disco (1978-82)
A new compilation rediscovers the career of one of Ghana's forgotten musical sons. Read more »
December 06, 2012
Ghana: Close Election to Test Its Peace and Democracy
Through the campaign, rhetoric has got stronger and accusations of fraud and violence have increased. With the result be too close to call, how will things pan out? Read more »
November 05, 2012
Ghana: The Presidential Election - Asking the China Question
Chinese loans, China's relationship with the ruling party, and illegal mining have become important issues in Ghana's upcoming election. Read more »
October 08, 2012
Ghana: Electoral Body Faces Stern Test
The December elections may prove to be one of the sternest tests faced by Ghana's electoral commission. Read more »
September 14, 2012
Ghana: The Street Has Its Own Rules
In February 2012, a census estimated that the number of street children in Accra, Ghana's capital city, has reached 61,492 - an astronomic rise from little over 4,000 in 1990.… Read more »
July 26, 2012
Ghana: Democratic Maturity Achieves Smooth Transition - So Far
Ghana's handover has been smooth, others have not. What is the lesson? Read more »
July 18, 2012
Ghana: Album Review - Konkoma
KonKoma's debut album highlights Ghana's rich afro-funk history and musical legends. Read more »
June 19, 2012
Ghana: Liberian Refugees to Lose Status
What next for the Liberians in Ghana who will lose their refugee status on June 30? Read more »
May 28, 2012
Africa: Op-Ed Round-Up - Government Spies, Drug Trafficking, Messy Walls, and Railway Fraud
Ghana's spy controversy Read more »