Latest in Tag: Ghana Highlight
Latest in Tag: Ghana
Northern Ghana is underdeveloped because of underinvestment during colonial rule, not geography
More than 70% of North Ghana’s population live in disadvantaged rural areas. The region scores lower than the south in most development terms.
Ghanaians celebrate traditional yam festival
Members of the diplomatic community in Ghana and guests from other traditional areas in Ghana and neighbouring Togo joined yam fesrtival celebration.
Egypt’s President Al-Sisi receives Ghanaian president’s special envoy
Egypt’s President stressed the special status Ghana enjoys with the Egyptian people, pointing to Egypt’s keenness to strengthen Egyptian-Ghanaian relations
Ghana opens polls for general election
Ghana presidential election has 12 contestants, favourables are incumbent President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and former President John Dramani Mahama
Ghana COVID-19 cases top 37,000 with 787 new infections
The death toll from COVID-19 infections in Ghana remained at 182, according to the GHS, with 3,467 active cases, 33,365 recovered and discharged cases
Ghana COVID-19 infection rate slows: official
Public transport operators in Ghana have been ensuring social distancing by reducing number of commuters and that passengers wear face masks
Egypt beat Ghana, qualify to U-23 AFCON semi-finals
Pharaohs are one step away from Tokyo Olympics 2020
Egyptian business delegation to visit Ghana in September to promote exports
The council’s delegation will include 25 Egyptian companies, and aims to maximise the competitiveness of Egyptian various products in international markets, and learn about investment and export opportunities available in Ghana, Abu Al-Makarem added in a press statement
Al-Sisi, Ghanaian counterpart discuss regional issues, improving bilateral relations
Egyptian president also received letter from his South Sudanese counterpart
Al-Sisi voices support toward Ghana’s developmental efforts
President meets with AUHIP Chairperson for Sudan, South Sudan
History of AFCON 3: Egypt withdraws from 1982 edition, wins 1986 title at home
13th edition: Ghana win its fourth championship at cost of hosts Libya
History of AFCON (2)
Ghana make history in 1970, Egypt lose title in 1974 at home
Egypt beats Ghana in market value of players
Egyptian team valued at €86m, Salah tops list
Shoukry heads to Ghana for bilateral and regional discussions
The minister will deliver a message from President Al-Sisi to his Ghanaian counterpartÂ
Going organic in Ghana
Organic farming products have been on the rise in Ghana as food safety is a priority with more and more consumers in the African nation. Oluwakemi Aladesuyi has this story on a Ghanaian papaya farm with a difference.Michael Osei Appiah said he first heard it on the radio, the message “Go Organic.” As the manager …
AFCON 2017: Late winner brings consolation prize to Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso waited until just before full time to down Ghana in the third place Africa Cup of Nations playoffs. It was their second-best finish in the continental tournament.Burkina Faso 1-0 Ghana (Traore 89′) Burkina Faso has finished in third place at the 2017 African Cup of Nations, beating Ghana in Saturday’s third-place match in …
AFCON 2017: Cameroon beat Ghana 2-0, will face Egypt in final
Cameroon struck twice in the second half to secure passage to the Africa Cup of Nations final, putting the result beyond any doubt with a second in stoppage time. Egypt now await Cameroon, in a repeat of 2008’s final.Cameroon 2-0 Ghana (Ngadeu-Ngadjui ’72, Bassogog ’90+3) For the third time, Cameroon and Egypt will face off …
AFCON 2017: Cameroon do it the hard way as Ghana semi approaches
African football powerhouses Cameroon and Ghana are set to meet in the second semifinal of the Nations Cup. Cameroon have belied their troubled preparation by making the last four but are now embroiled in a bonus row.Both teams are four-time continental champions but despite their pedigree, success in the Africa Cup of Nations has eluded …
AFCON 2017: Ayew brothers on target as Ghana see off Congo, late winner puts Egypt through
Ghana will face Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal on Thursday after goals from Ghana’s Ayew brothers saw off Congo in a bruising encounter. They will be joined by Egypt, who beat Morocco with a late winner.DR Congo 1-2 Ghana (M’Poku 68′ – J. Ayew 63′, A. Ayew 78′ pen.) Ghana are in …
AFCON 2017: Egypt beat Ghana to secure top spot
The quarterfinal line-up at the Africa Cup of Nations is now complete after the final round of matches in the group stage. Egypt beat Ghana to top the group but both sides booked their place in the last eight.The top two teams in Group D, Ghana and Egypt, went head-to-head on the last match day …
AFCON 2017: Ghana secures a spot in the AFCON quarterfinals
Asamoah Gyan scored the lone goal Ghana needed against Mali to secure their second group stage win. Ghana joins Senegal in the quarterfinal field of the African Cup of Nations.Ghana 1-0 Mali (Gyan 22′) Ghana, runners-up in 2015, secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the sixth consecutive tournament …
AFCON 2017: Rahman injured as Ghana beat Uganda
Schalke defender Baba Rahman went of injured in the first half for Ghana but they were cheered by Andre Ayew’s first-half penalty in a 1-0 win over Uganda. Mali face Egypt in the late Group D game.Ghana 1-0 Uganda (Ayew 32′ pen) A penalty just after the half hour from striker Ayew was enough for …
Should Ghana ban plastic?
Ghana is swimming in plastic waste. Should the government introduce a plastic ban? In a guest commentary by climate advocate Joshua Amponsem, he speaks to Ghanaian activists about the future of plastic in the country.Plastic waste fills the streets and chokes gutters, rivers and lakes in Ghana’s cities and towns. The problem is so urgent …
From rags to artistic riches
When a Ghanaian nature lover went to his fashion designer wife’s studio, he was horrified to see fabric remnants being thrown away. He gathered up what he could and took it away with him. To what end, he had no idea.To the excited eye, a sack of colorful material scraps may appear bold with possibility, …
How could the Egyptian national football team qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
For the first time in 28 years, the chance of the Egyptian national football team qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is closer to reality, following its 2-0 defeat of Ghana. This victory enabled the Egyptian team to acquire six points. This means that the Egyptian team needs an additional seven points from its …
Egypt defeats Ghana, moves closer to 2018 FIFA World Cup
Mohamed Salah scores in 43rd minute, Abdallah Al-Said in 86th
Interior Ministry calls on Egyptians to peacefully cheer at Egypt-Ghana match
The match is part of the African qualifications for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
Egypt v. Ghana.. World Cup qualifiers
Judiciary: fighting graft needs muscles
When a survey on corruption was carried out in Ghana two years ago, more than eight out of every 10 Ghanaians (85%) said judges and magistrates were some of the most corrupt public officials in the country. On top of the list was the police (89%), while national government officials (86%) came second. The judiciary …
‘As a Black person in a white society, I can have an impact,’ says author Sharon Dodua Otoo
British writer Sharon Dodua Otoo just won the prestigious Bachmann Prize for a story she’d “accidentally” written in German. DW spoke with her about Brexit, xenophobia and life as a Black person in Berlin.