Stories about Ghana from February, 2006
A List of French Authors Who Have Written on Africa
At the blog Conscious Generation, Another Africa blogger HBG publishes (FR) an exhaustive list of French authors who have written on Africa along with names of their works.
Octavia Butler: Science Fiction
Ore's Notes and Ramblings of an African Geek both mourn the passing of African American science fiction writer, Octavia Butler.
Ghana: Voting rights to Diasporans
The Trials and Tribulations of a Freshly Arrived Denizen comments on demonstrations in Accra, Ghana over the “ Representation of the People's Amendment Bill” which he says would “in effect,...
Ghana: markets
Ghana Journal, NGO worker describes the markets scene in Accra.…….”The market is a swirling mess of people – hawkers shaking t-shirts and pants, calling out for attention or if they’re...
Ghana: Art and Valentines Day
Koranteng's Toli writes on the creation of Valentines Day in Ghana and points to a painting by one of Ghana's top artists, Wiz, or Wisdom Kudowor.
African Music Roundup #3
It's been a fun few weeks with the festival of football that was the African Cup of Nations (congratulations to Egypt the host). Watching all the footballing talent on display...
Ghana: bird flu in Nigeria
The Trials and Tribulations of a Freshly Arrived Denzien comments on the outbreak of Avian flu in Nigeria which he says shows Africa is a high risk from the disease.
In praise of Ghana street food
My Heart's in Accra writes in praise of Ghana street food – “Great food is one of the main reasons to come to Accra. And the way to eat in...
Africa Cup – Ghana over and out
The Trials & Tribulations of a Freshly-Arrived Denizen mourns Ghana's Black Stars poor performance in the Africa Cup of Nations.