Stories about Ghana from October, 2010
Africa: African Science Cafes
On expanding African science cafes: “Science cafes are slowly and steadily spreading across the African continent. Regular cafes are being held in South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Ghana, and Morocco. It began in 2007 at a workshop on African Science Cafes in South Africa supported by the British Council.”
Ghana: Ghana's Unique Coffins
Do you know Ghanaian unique coffins?: “On the dusty, honk-echoing, chicken-crossing, exhaust-fumed streets right outside of Accra, the capital of the English-speaking West African country, one tribe called the Ga is renowned for their casket masterpieces.”
Slovenia: Elections in Ljubljana and Piran
Sleeping With Pengovsky reviews the results of the election in Ljubljana – here and here; Adventures in Wheelville writes about a Ghanaian doctor and politician Peter Bossman, who is running for mayor of the town of Piran.
Africa: African Elections to Watch
African elections to watch: “Nigeria – It will be all systems go as “the moderate corrupt” Goodluck tries to win against the Youth Ribandu (Former Anti Corruption head) who is responsible for putting several Governors out of work and on the run. Uganda:Museveni will try to get 20 years in...
Ghana: Interview with Ghanaian musician Koby Maxwell
Museke talks to Ghanaian musician Koby Maxwell: “Koby gave a marvelous performance and became the toast of the audience. He spent the weekend in the Bay Area and Museke caught up with him to learn his story and find out about his music.”
Africa: Fellowship for Promotion of Indigenous African Languages
The Kasahorow Fellowship, now open for the first time to students across Africa provides a USD$500.00 award for the study, promotion and development of indigenous African languages.
Ghana: McDonalds, You Are Not Welcome
Mighty Africa will not welcome McDonalds to Ghana: “I love Twitter. That's where I get my news these days, alongside Facebook. Times have changed my people. My friend @Freegeneration tweeted of McDonalds opening up in Ghana and I was like…. in a nutshell. Hell, no!”
