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In a Ghananian ‘Witch’s’ Village, Women Live as Exiles

Guest Author — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:11:59 +0000

In many parts of Africa, traditional beliefs include the existence both of powers to heal and powers to do harm. In northern Ghana, some women, accused of hurting others through witchcraft, are exiled and come to live together in so-called witches camps. When the son of her husband’s second wife died of convulsions, Idrissa was accused [...]

Mike Aremu: Dialogue with the Master Gospel Saxophonist

Dave — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:25:11 +0000

"I picked up the saxophone in 1992; I learned to play the instrument in 4 days."

Ghana Inaugurates New President

Guest Author — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:21:25 +0000

Ghana marks the dawn of a new era as new president takes oath of office. Mr. Atta-Mills won election in his third try at the presidency, withstanding two rounds of voting and a special election in a single constituency to defeat ruling-party rival Nana Akufo-Addo by fewer than 41,000 votes out of more than nine million ballots cast. photo: Getty Images/AP.

Niger Delta Revisted: Another Stop-Gas Flaring Deadline has Expired - Who Will Put out the Fire?

CareTaker — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:52:46 +0000

The government-issued deadline to stop gas flaring in Nigeria expired on December 28, 2008. Prior to this date, several deadline have been issued and violated: December 2004 and December 2007.

Nigeria: EFCC Appeals Verdict on Igbinedion

Pick — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:26:51 +0000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has appealed the verdict of the Federal High Court, Enugu which fined Former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion N3.5 million. A notice of appeal dated December 22, 2008 served to the Court of Appeal in Enugu said EFCC was appealing on the grounds that the learned trial [...]

Who will be West Africa Next Top Model?

Guest Author — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:57:14 +0000

Another African reality show is about to go live — The West Africa’s Next Top Model will follow the same format as America’s Next Top Model, one of the most successful reality shows in the world. The License to produce the show in the African region has been acquired by StatsMedia, a Nigerian-owned, US-based company. [...]

Democracy in Africa - Ghana is the Pacesetter [video]

CareTaker — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:24:52 +0000

Ghana is clearly way ahead of its African peers in the continental race toward establishing a lasting democracy. Another election has come and gone, and in spite of the several opportunities that existed to foment trouble, the players didn’t. A presidential race fought so closely as Ghana’s ought to have transitioned into a gory bloody [...]

African Diaspora Inaugural Ball - January 18

Guest Author — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:09:27 +0000

Press Release: Join us for The African Diaspora Inaugural Ball—an elegant, black-tie event featuring class, culture, and a great cause. On Sunday, January 18th 2009, the luxurious, brand new, 800-seat Harman Center for the Arts in downtown Washington, DC will be filled with exquisite food, an open bar, and live entertainment by some of the [...]

Ebola Back in Congo

Pick — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:44:31 +0000

The Ebola virus, which causes a deadly hemorrhagic fever, has surfaced for the second time in less than two years in south-central Congo, where there have been 36 suspected cases, 12 of them fatal. The virus is spread by contact with blood and other body fluids, and once people become ill they can infect others. Family [...]

Nigeria: 40 Lawyers to Defend Ribadu

Pick — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:42:21 +0000

A team of more than 40 lawyers will defend the former Chairman of the Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, as he commences the legal battle challenging his demotion from the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police to Deputy Commissioner and his subsequent dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force. - Vanguard.