Background: Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast and the Togoland trust territory, Ghana in 1957 became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its independence. A long series of coups resulted in the suspension of the constitution in 1981 and a ban on political parties. A new constitution, restoring multiparty politics, was approved in 1992. Lt. Jerry RAWLINGS, head of state since 1981, won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996, but was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term in 2000. John KUFUOR, who defeated former Vice President Atta MILLS in a free and fair election, succeeded him.
May 16th 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta » Ho Today was my last full day in Ghana and I thought I would just relax and say goodbye to a few people. I should know by now that nothing goes to plan in Africa! I spent most of the day in the hospital ... [full story]
May 14th 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta » Lake Volta So, my apologies for being so terrible about updating this past month or so… But, no fear, no that I am officially done with classes, procrastination is in order. Therefore, here it goes&helli ... [full story]
May 12th 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta » Ho Only 5 days left in Ghana - I knew that 2 weeks would go past too quick. There's so much I could do here, or places to visit but not enough time. This time next week I'll be back at my desk at work - ... [full story]
May 11th 2008Africa » Ghana » Ashanti A Trip to the Rainforest
The rainforest: Protected, pristine, lush, full and cool in the heat of the day. It’s a very beautiful place abundant with provisions. It’s also a very danger ... [full story]
May 10th 2008Africa » Ghana » Central So all of us volunteers from SYTO have moved on to our different placements around Ghana. We all enjoyed each other's company and felt we would miss each other. There was a kind of secure feeling us E ... [full story]
May 9th 2008Africa » Ghana I arrived home yesterday and let me just say, it is COLD here. Coming from at least 30C sun, this rainy/cold BC weather is not enjoyable. I want to go back to Ghana for more reasons than just the we ... [full story]
May 9th 2008Africa » Ghana » Northern » Tamale Work Like You Don’t Need the Money: Volunteering in Ghana
Ghana is full of volunteers. Some come from other countries, mostly large packs of girls fresh out of high school looking for a mean ... [full story]
May 8th 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta » Ho The locals often say to me 'Don't you worry......'
After typing my last blog, I headed straight for the hotel swimming pool to cool down because it was so hot. After the rain storm on Monday, the ... [full story]
May 6th 2008Africa » Ghana » Greater Accra » Accra Yes!! I arrived safely with a fellow Dutch volunteer in Ghana on Sunday, an hour late (because we were waiting for a passenger at Heathrow) and then... without my rucksack. Now why my suitcase full of ... [full story]
May 6th 2008Africa » Ghana » Greater Accra » Legon Hello Everyone,
Not much happened this past week. Hot, dry weather, classes, the usual. However, Wednesday was the last real day I got to spend with the girls at my internship. Hopefully I'll be a ... [full story]
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