· February, 2006

Stories about Ghana from February, 2006

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,...

23 February 2006

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...

21 February 2006

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.

14 February 2006

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...

14 February 2006

Musengeshi Katata comments (FR) on Amely-James Koh Bela's book on African prostitution in the West at Forum Realisance: “Can one really defend values that are everyday assaulted and eroded by...

9 February 2006

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.

9 February 2006

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...

3 February 2006