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My childhood in Accra

My childhood in Accra

Tuesday, April 8th 2008, Douglas Dickason

I lived in Accra as a young boy from the age of eight until I was 14. My father, a British army warrant officer in the Army Physical Training Corps,... more

Ghana gears up for African Cup of Nations.

Ghana gears up for African Cup of Nations.

Wednesday, January 9th 2008, Laura Clarke

On 20 January at 17.00 local time Ghana’s Black Stars will take to the field against the Sylli National of Guinea for the opening match of the 26th African Cup... more

Ghana celebrates half a century

Wednesday, February 21st 2007, Laura Clarke

This year Ghana celebrates 50 years as an independent nation after becoming the first country in colonial sub-Saharan Africa to gain its freedom in 1957. Ghanaians across the world are... more

Accra, a friendly city on the sea.

Tuesday, January 9th 2007, Beatrice Amoah

Accra, the capital of Ghana, is a friendly city of about three million people. Its architecture ranges from traditional African buildings to large, elegant colonial houses and modern high-rise blocks.... more