Stories about Ghana from June, 2011
Africa: On Being in a Mixed Race Relationship
Fiona discusses the challenges of being in a mixed race relationship: There are so many reasons why your family and others might take issue with your prospective partner. People will...
Ghana: Gays Come Under Fresh Attacks
Fresh attacks for gays in Ghana: Delivering a statement on the 30 years of the official discovery of HIV/AIDS on the floor of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, Ghana’s Second Deputy...
Ghana: On Internet Connectivity in Ghana
Oluniyi shares a video of Gregory Eid, the Managing Director of TeleData ICT, a leading Internet Service Provider in Ghana, speaking to Russell Southwood of Balancing Act about some aspects...
Ghana: Top 10 bloggers in Ghana
Samuel comes up with a list of top 10 bloggers in Ghana: “I have been researching extensively on blogs and bloggers in Ghana. And the essence of this blog post...
Ghana: Let Them Be Gay
The Bureau of National Investigations in Ghana has begun investigations into the growing rate of homosexuality in the Western and Central regions. About eight thousand homosexuals have been registered by a non-governmental organization in the Western and Central regions. This has prompted a heated debate in the Ghanaian blogosphere about homosexuality.
Ghana: 1975 Work Song From Ghana postal workers
Listen to a unique 1975 song from Ghana: “The song in question which is accompanied by melodic whistling is simply called “the work song”. It was created by postal workers...
Africa: First Swahili iPad/iPhone App Released
A Ghanaian company releases Swahili iPad/iPhone App: “The two-man Ghanaian language learning apps development team has just released Nkyea Basic Swahili, the first Swahili iPhone and iPad app from their...
Africa: Bloggers Remember the International Day of the African Child
June 16 marks the International Day of the African Child. The day was initiated by the Organisation of African Unity on June 16, 1991. The day honors those who participated in the Soweto Uprising in 1976 on that day and raises awareness of the continuing need for improvement of quality of life for African children. Bloggers remember...
Africa: 10 of Africa’s Best Food Blogs
Here are 10 Africa's best food blogs: “MyWeku makes its inaugural annual picks of the African food blogs we can’t live without. This list comprises 10 of our favourites. Most...
Africa: New Media Tools For Africa's Development
Watch a video showing why New Media tools are so popular and how they can be used to contribute to African development.
India Close Behind China in the African Continent
In May, the second India and Africa Summit was held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Through the Cooperation Plan, India offers a different partnership model from the Chinese one, and inspired comments in the French-speaking African blogosphere.
Ghana: Whose Land Is It?
Ghanaian blogger Kodjo looks at the problem of land ownership in Ghana: “The other day I spoke with one of the richest men in Ghana (founder of a large financial...
Ghana: Donate Books to Support Education
Help to create change in Africa; “Donate books, T-shirt and educational marterials to support education in rural communities, located in Africa.Support passionate for change, an NGO that want the best...
Ghana: 5 Reasons Why Ghana is the Next African App Powerhouse
Andrew explains why Ghana is the next African app powerhouse: “Ghanian developers seem to be bucking the trend by producing a stream of apps that are not to be sustained...
World: Blatter's Back But FIFA's Future is Shaky
Joseph 'Sepp' Blatter has won his fourth term as the president of FIFA, the most powerful and lucrative sports organization in the world. One Zimbabwean blogger notes that there are many parallels between FIFA's and Zimbabwe's processes of conducting elections and wielding power.
