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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.

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By johnnyrivers
April 25th 2009

The Mali Finale! part 1 Africa » Ghana » Upper East » Bolgatanga

Team Mali

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the crowning glory of my West African experience. My ultimate adventure of epic proportions...the bank-busting, high-flying, sometimes frustrating, yet always exciting, triple country tour, affectionately dubbed, The Mali Finale! An escapade that spanned three countries, twelve days, and over twenty townships. How'd I travel? You name it, I probably took it. Private car, public bus, four by four trucks, cramped fifteen passenger vans, ferry boats, horse and cart, motor bike, camels, taxi, tro tro... Our goal was two-fold...Make it to the legendary Timbu [View Full Entry]

By strutting somewhere
March 17th 2008

I can't get enough of the STC. Africa » Ghana » Upper East » Bolgatanga

Marie braiding my hair

Since the last time I have written I have yet again embarked on the incredibly long journey to Northern Ghana - apparently I can’t get enough of 12 hour + bus rides! I have also managed to run myself into a confused circle about thesis and get my hair braided (crazy rasta style!) - however neither of these things are as exciting as my trip, so I will begin with that! The purpose of my trip was for the WUSC Annual General Meeting (the first one of which I attended in October in Wa) which was being held in Bolgatanga. Well, [View Full Entry]

By Gwen in Africa
March 15th 2008

GHANA: FRIENDLY PEOPLE AND AWESOME BEACHES Africa » Ghana » Upper East » Bolgatanga

Massive Wli Falls in the Volta region

We entered Ghana in the Volta region, coming from Togo, and it was typical for West African borders of the non-busy variety. Since this is probably hard to picture for those who have not crossed one, I’ll illustrate this particular crossing. The Immigration woman at the gate was on a power trip when we arrived, yelling at a Ghanaian wanting to cross into Togo. She was ordering him around, telling him to shut up, stand there, stay there, etc. There was a trickle of people from both sides paying a bribe equivalent to US$0.50 to cross over for the day. Eventually [View Full Entry]

Home for 2 weeks at Green Turtle, the best place to stay on the beach in Africa

By LDUCA
July 31st 2007

The Journey is the Destination Africa » Ghana » Upper East » Bolgatanga

CRS Crew

I started the morning with a navy shower since I had quite the difficulties with my shower - the water was cool, and the shower head did not work… but at least I discovered that I can get clean with a fraction of water I normally use. For breakfast, I had my Nescafe, toast with jam as well as that laughing cow cheese. Once we finished eating, we jumped into the car, stopped off at the CRS Tamale office where we re-saw the members of the CRS staff, as well as meet some new employees. I was still being surprised by [View Full Entry]

By Katie_d
July 10th 2007

Travelling - North Ghana Africa » Ghana » Upper East » Bolgatanga

On tuesday the 10th we left Mole national park on the only bus available which happens to be at 4am. As we waited we were again met by a posse of grunting warthogs. Each stop we made villagers would pile on with overflowing baskets. The 5 hour trip was overcrowded and bumpy. I had a very tired woman asleep on my shoulder, occasionally snoring. When we reached Tamale we went in search of our favourite street food -fried cows milk. It sounds awful but it tastes like a mixture of feta and haloumi. When we got there the stalls which usually [View Full Entry]

By Cozzette
December 27th 2006

Off on our own Africa » Ghana » Upper East » Bolgatanga

Spending Christmas at Dr. Abdulai's was very different from any other Christmas I've ever experienced. He tried to feed between 3000 and 4000 people, only the most poor and destitute. It was a very emotionally exhausting day. I got plantains and the ingredients to make kaklo for Christmas. It didn't really turn out the way that it's supposed to be, but it was still tasty. I also got hair elastics, which I really needed. Katrina was my Secret Santa, and she also got me a Fanta, so I'm not bitter about the Fanta incident anymore. Yesterday, Amy and I set off [View Full Entry]

By JPs at large
October 21st 2006

Adeventures in Bolga... Africa » Ghana » Upper East » Bolgatanga

We are on another mini adventure and it is great. We left Tamale yesterday at 12.30 on a very packed tro-tro. We were singled out and pushed on to the tro-tro to fill it up. It is very hard trying not to be conspicuous, our blessed white skin stands out a mile. We are happy to just muck in with everyone esle but we kept being 'hohored'. It is indeed humble to be looked after so much by so many people. Anyway we were reserved the back seat of the tro tro so that all 5 of us could sit together, [View Full Entry]

By Ontheroad
August 8th 2006

Farewell to Ghana Africa » Ghana » Upper East » Bolgatanga

Well, the time has finally come to head north into Burkina Faso. I am a bit sad to leave Ghana actually. It has been a tremendous few weeks. The people, the food, the nature have all exceeded my expectations. There is a large part of me that wants to spend more time here on the coast and see the few places we didn't have time to see. However, September first and our departure from Dakar is quickly approaching it seems, and if we are to make it there in time we must move on. So, farewell to Ghana. You've been great! [View Full Entry]

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