December 05, 2016
Ghana: West Africa's Darling of Democracy Heads to the Polls
Ghana, the poster child for democracy in West Africa, votes to elect its future leaders on Wednesday. Read more »
December 02, 2016
Ghana: What Obama Can Do To Encourage a Successful Election
The results in Ghana's presidential election on December 7 could be very close and President Obama should demonstrate his support for a peaceful and transparent process Read more »
October 03, 2016
Africa: Africans Suffer Setbacks in Safety and Rule of Law - Report
Africa's premier survey of the performance of its national governments says safety and the rule of law have on average declined across the continent. Read more »
June 08, 2016
Africa: Togo Coach Claude Le Roy Faces Jail
Claude Le Roy is reportedly facing a two-year prison sentence and 18 months suspension in France for his role in an alleged fraudulent transfer of players. Read more »
June 09, 2016
Africa: Introducing a New Force in the Fight Against Malnutrition
Malnutrition is holding Ghana back. And it’s holding Africa back. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Read more »
Africa: Thirty Nations Cut 'Multidimensional' Poverty in 'Runaway Success'
According to a new analysis from the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative at the University of Oxford, 30 of 35 sub-Saharan African countries analysed for changes to… Read more »
April 20, 2016
Africa: Continent Can Accelerate Growth Despite Commodities Slowdown
The apparent end to the commodity super-cycle has sent shock waves across the global economy. It has sparked turbulence in world stock markets, put pressure on currencies, and… Read more »
March 25, 2016
Africa: U.S. to Africa's Leaders - 'Embrace Life After the Presidency!'
This is a crucial year for democracy in Africa. Six countries have already held presidential elections in 2016, and 11 more are preparing for elections. Read more »
March 07, 2016
Africa: How to Adapt to Beat Crippling Droughts
Right now, 14 million people across southern Africa face going hungry due to the prolonged drought brought on by the strongest El Niño in 50 years. Read more »
October 05, 2015
Africa: Africa's Governance Winners, Losers and Surprises
Zimbabwe is one of the African countries where governance has improved most in the four years up to 2014. Senegal just might surge ahead of its African counterparts in the future,… Read more »
August 10, 2015
West Africa: Why Should West Africa Hesitate to Endorse Term Limits?
President Barack Obama's widely-publicised remarks in Addis Ababa on African presidents who refuse to step down when their terms end highlights a vigorous debate which is going on… Read more »
March 20, 2015
Ghana: AngloGold Ashanti Replies to Report On Retrenchments
AllAfrica has received the following letter from AngloGold Ashanti in response to a report on retrenchments at a mine in Ghana - The Editors Read more »
February 08, 2015
Ghana/Cote d'Ivoire: Black Stars Fall in Afcon Shoot-Out
Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry proved the hero as he saved a penalty in the shoot-out and then stepped up to convert the decisive spot kick as the Elephants defeated Ghana 9-8 following… Read more »
February 07, 2015
Ghana/Cote d'Ivoire: Outstanding Talent On Display At Afcon Final
There will be some outstanding individual talent on display when Cote d'Ivoire tackle Ghana in a much-anticipated African Nations Cup final in Equatorial Guinea on Sunday night,… Read more »
February 06, 2015
Africa: Afcon 2015 - Does The Host Have The Capacity to Provide Security?
The idea that the African Nations Cup finals in Equatorial Guinea would be remembered as a triumph for the tiny central African country was banished last night as riot police beat… Read more »
February 05, 2015
Ghana/Equatorial Guinea: Ayew Brothers Strike as Ghana Disappoint Hosts
Ghana breezed into the final of the African Nations Cup after a 3-0 victory over hosts Equatorial Guinea in Malabo on Thursday in a game that had to be halted for over 30 minutes… Read more »
February 04, 2015
Ghana/Equatorial Guinea: Fitness Worries For Ghana Ahead of Semi-Final Clash
Ghana are sweating over the fitness of key striker Asamoah Gyan ahead of their African Nations Cup semifinal with Equatorial Guinea in Malabo on Thursday. Read more »
February 01, 2015
Ghana: Christian Atsu Silences Critics
Christian Atsu's match-winning performance for Ghana over Guinea in their African Nations Cup quarter-final on Sunday will likely only add fuel to the fire for his detractors. Read more »
Ghana/Cote d'Ivoire: Will Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire Reach Finals?
The semi-final line-up at the African Nations Cup finals suggests the smart money should be on one of Cote d'Ivoire or Ghana to go on and lift the trophy. Read more »
Ghana/Guinea: Atsu Gets a Brace as Ghana Wallop Guinea
Winger Christian Atsu proved the hero as his two goals helped Ghana to a comfortable 3-0 success over an out-gunned Guinea in their African Nations Cup quarter-final in Malabo on… Read more »
January 31, 2015
Ghana/Guinea: Guinea Overcome Ebola Stigma to Shine at Afcon
Guinea have overcome a lot to reach the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup, so much in fact that they might feel it is written in the stars that they should advance to this… Read more »
January 28, 2015
South Africa/Ghana: Why Bafana Lost in Group C
If you had to pick two sides to emerge from Group C at the African Nations Cup prior to the tournament the smart money would have been on Algeria and Ghana. Read more »
January 27, 2015
Ghana/South Africa: Black Stars Late Strike Sends Bafana Home
Ghana secured a place in the African Nations Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic 2-1 victory over South Africa in Mongomo that gave them top place in Group C. Read more »
South Africa/Ghana: Sink or Swim for Bafana and Ghana
One or both of Ghana and South Africa will be out of the African Nations Cup when they complete their Group C action in Mongomo on Tuesday. Read more »
January 26, 2015
Ghana/South Africa: Black Stars and Bafana Both Face Crunch Afcon Game
One or both of Ghana and South Africa will be out of the Africa Cup of Nations when they complete their Group C action in Mongomo on Tuesday. Read more »