By Efam Dovi Accra 05 March 2007 Thousands of tourists, as well as heads of state and dignitaries from around the world are arriving in Ghana, to celebrate the West African nation's 50th anniversary of political independence from British rule. As th...
By Efam Dovi Accra 03 March 2007 Ghana is preparing to mark 50 years of political independence from British colonial rule. The March 6 event is expected to attract about 30 heads of state and many high profile delegates from around the world. But wit...
By Efam Dovi Accra 07 February 2007 In Ghana, Monday's sentencing of an opposition member of parliament to 10 years in prison for fraud has raised political tension between the government and the biggest opposition party. The National Democratic Con...
By Efam Dovi Accra 25 January 2007 In Ghana, the authorities of the capital city, Accra have started clearing the business district of unauthorized structures and street vendors, as the West African nation prepares to celebrate its 50th independence...
By Efam Dovi Accra 22 December 2006 As the world's Christian community marks the birth of Jesus Christ, Ghanaian faithful are joining in the celebrations with various church activities, including conventions and all-night prayer sessions. However, a...
By Efam Dovi Accra 04 December 2006 In Ghana, doing business in the local currency has become increasingly risky and time-consuming, amid spiraling inflation. As the cedi has lost value over the years, Ghanaians have been forced to carry more and mo...
By Efam Dovi Accra 24 November 2006 In Ghana, health authorities say they have taken a major step towards finding treatment for HIV/AIDS and other diseases by using local, traditional medicines. An estimated 4,000 of the country's 20 million people...
By Efam Dovi Accra 07 November 2006 Ghana's government is questioning the basis of a Transparency International report that named the West African nation as one of the most corrupt countries in world. Ghana Government spokesman Frank Agyekum Governm...
By Efam Dovi Accra 27 October 2006 Britain is offering expertise and training to help Ghana fight drug trafficking. The United Nations says West Africa is increasingly a transit point for cocaine destined for Europe. Britian's parliamentary undersec...
By Efam Dovi Accra 26 October 2006 In Ghana, former President Jerry John Rawlings has denied allegations he is planning a coup. Ghana's current president made the accusation this week at a campaign rally. Relations between Ghana President John Kufuo...