Ghana is Most Religious Nations on Earth

A new survey conducted by the Gallup International Association has ranked citizens of 57 countries by their religiosity. Overall, 59% of those surveyed described themselves as religious, 23% said they are not religious, and 13% said they are convinced atheists. The nations with the highest percentages of self-described religious persons are Ghana, Nigeria, Armenia, Fiji,… Continue reading Ghana is Most Religious Nations on Earth

Ghana President John Atta Mills is Dead

ACCRA, July 24 (Reuters) – Ghana’s President John Atta Mills has died unexpectedly, a presidential statement said, and an aide said his death occurred on Tuesday after he took ill on Monday night. The death of the president of the world’s No. 2 cocoa grower comes months before Mills was due to stand for re-election… Continue reading Ghana President John Atta Mills is Dead

The 2012 Elections: The Juju-Marabou Games Gegin

Commentary/Ghana/Africa It doesn’t matter if Ghana’s 2012 general elections is a year away; campaigning of some sorts is underway. Democracy-crazy, everyday appears to be campaigning day. The mass media is charged. Character, development issues, policies and programmes jumble easily with foul language and the irrational juju-marabou spiritual predictions. The past veers into the present and… Continue reading The 2012 Elections: The Juju-Marabou Games Gegin

Botswana in the Mind of Ghana

Commentary/Ghana/Botswana The August 17 meeting between Ghana’s President John Atta Mills and Botswana’s Ian Khama goes between the normal symbolic bilateral sweet talks. In contemporary African thinking, the core issue between Ghana and Botswana is how their respective democracies are harbingers of progress for the entire African democratic and development growth. The Botswana-Ghana meeting also… Continue reading Botswana in the Mind of Ghana

THE DEATH-TRAP CALLED PEHN-PEHN

The two-wheeler motor commonly called ‘Okada’ in Ghana, Benin and some parts of Nigeria, Pehn-pehn in Liberia, has become a veritable means of transportation in major cities of most West African countries. Its presence in the roads of these nations’ cities has been more of a problem than a solution to the ailing transportation problems.… Continue reading THE DEATH-TRAP CALLED PEHN-PEHN

Our Political Leaders Must Seek ‘Intellectual Wisdom’ from the Electorate

Since time immemorial, Ghanaians hav e been spea king with their chests out to portray to the whole world, especially their counterparts in the sub-regi on that they are indeed unique creatures. They base their pride on the rich human resource, abundant natural reserves, cultural heritage, religious tolerance and even the democratic environment that they… Continue reading Our Political Leaders Must Seek ‘Intellectual Wisdom’ from the Electorate

Forbes Ranks Ghana Eleventh Friendliest Nation in The World

Ghana has been adjudged the eleventh friendliest country in the world, making it one of the most preferred tourism destinations around the globe. Ghana was the only African country that was ranked high in a survey undertaken by Forbes, a reputable international magazine. The survey which was done in consultation with a cross-section of world… Continue reading Forbes Ranks Ghana Eleventh Friendliest Nation in The World

Ghana: Eastern Region takes steps to reduce HIV/AIDS prevalence rate

Koforidua, Feb. 27, GNA – The Eastern Regional AIDs Committee is to organize HIV Counseling and Testing on May Day at the Jacksons Park to enable workers to know their statuses. This is to help to reduce the HIV prevalence rate in the region of about 4.2 per cent, the highest in the country. This… Continue reading Ghana: Eastern Region takes steps to reduce HIV/AIDS prevalence rate