April 02, 2014
Ghana: Student Accepted to All Ivy League Schools in U.S.
A New York high school student whose family immigrated to the United States from Ghana has been accepted to all eight Ivy League schools in the U.S, according to CNN. Read more »
March 21, 2014
Ghana: Akufo-Addo Announces Plan to Run for President
Opposition politician Nana Akufo-Addo, who narrowly lost Ghana's last election to President John Dramani Mahama, has announced that he will be seeking his party's nomination for… Read more »
January 27, 2014
Africa: Africans Struggle to See Oil, Mineral Revenues
A major new survey of African countries which depend on mining or oil revenues shows that six in 10 people have difficulty in finding out how their governments spend the proceeds… Read more »
December 02, 2013
West Africa: U.S. to Boost Public-Private Investment for Growth
As she begins a trip to Ghana, Liberia and Senegal this week, Elizabeth Littlefield, president and chief executive officer of the United States government's development finance… Read more »
November 14, 2013
Africa: Africa Set for Final World Cup Knockout Games
Africans will know in the next five days who will represent them at the 2014 World Cup. Read more »
October 29, 2013
Africa: For GE, Africa's Infrastructural Needs Represent Business Opportunity - Jay Ireland
General Electric, a well-known American brand with longstanding engagement in Africa, is "expanding its footprint" across the African continent (see GE in Africa brochure). The… Read more »
July 12, 2013
Ghana: Inspiring Rural Communities Through Technology
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
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, 2013
Africa: Learning Works Better When It's Done Together
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, 2013
Ghana: A Chat With M3nsa
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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, 2013
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 »