Ghana
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Ghana: Political vigilantes are a concern, but there’s a bigger one
Last year, armed men stormed an opposition politician’s home on the day of a by-election. Is this is a taste of things to come ... -
We need to talk about Ghana’s Year of Return and its politics of exclusion
The campaign had the opportunity to welcome all people of African descent and fully engage with their history of slavery. It did not. In ... -
“Here we have no life”: The migrant workers persevering in Libya
Despite the risks, the plan for Ghanaian workers in Libya is straightforward. Survive, earn, return. Before Kaye and his crew of Ghanaian migrant workers ... -
Accra’s fast food fight: McFood takes on Ghana’s local chop bars
For most, international fast food outlets are expensive, inaccessible and unfamiliar. But as more and more crop up, will the tide turn? By the ... -
South Africa’s “game-changing” oil find: Three lessons from Ghana
Avoiding the resource curse will require clear policies that ensure transparency and independence. In early-February, South Africa discovered huge reserves of oil and gas ... -
Is this Africa’s newest secession dilemma?
The Volta region’s contested history as part of Ghana has come to the fore again around a recent referendum. On 27 December 2018, Ghana ... -
Kofi Annan’s quest for a better Africa
As Kofi Annan receives a three-day state funeral in Ghana, we should take the opportunity to celebrate and remember his vision and optimism. Tributes ... -
Côte d’Ivoire: Africa’s fastest growing economy’s bittersweet year
Low cocoa prices have compounded some tough economic challenges for Côte d’Ivoire. This April, cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire awoke to find their crops ... -
Photo of the Week: The kayayei of Ghana
After another gruelling day carrying goods on their heads around the city, some young kayayei relax by watching TV before returning to their shacks in one ... -
Gold, guns and China: Ghana’s fight to end galamsey
Hundreds of thousands, including many from China, are engaged in illegal artisanal mining. How can the government stop it? At the start of April, ...
