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.
July 25th 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta Since I last wrote in my blog, there has been a lot that’s been happening here in Ghana. I think I last left on our trip to Wli waterfalls. Wehheelll, since then we had more of the school work, ... 27 photos[full story]
July 23rd 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta » Ho Hi everyone!
I don't know where to begin~ There's so much to share with you!
I've been mixed with many emotions about Hohoe bc there are so many issues here, but the people are so welcoming and ... [full story]
July 23rd 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta » Lake Volta Knowing the Dayi River was somewhere west and not far from Have, I asked two of Florence’s (our cook) nephews, Richard and Samson, to escort Celia and I to the river. They confirmed that we cou ... [full story]
July 17th 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta » Ho Well, I made it to Ghana! My first experience traveling from the airport to my town, Hohoe, was very difficult. On our way, we arrived at a large bridge. Unfortunately, part of the bridge was beginnin ... [full story]
June 28th 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta » Lake Volta Our last week in Ghana has been very good. We ran into Joanie and Phil again in Hohoe (pronounced Ho-hway). A wonderful small town in the Eastern Volta region of Ghana. We enjoyed a couple of eveni ... 18 photos[full story]
July 15th 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta So I am really bad at blogging so that is why the previous entries have been by Emily. :) The time in Ghana is flying by it is crazy. I am can't believe that it is already the 15th! We took a trip thi ... [full story]
July 14th 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta » Ho A day at an outreach clinic + Celia’s boyfriend’s research project = spontaneous weekend trip across border to Togo capital city of Lomé. Hadn’t planned on visiting Ghana neighbors, ... [full story]
July 3rd 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta So, it's been a little bit of a busy week... well, I think so because I am extremely exhausted.
We have 3 new people in Aflao now. So after Lucy, Anna and I, there is now Lyndsey and Emily from Ame ... 17 photos[full story]
July 3rd 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta » Lake Volta After six months in Kenya and two months in Ghana, I am now at the final post of my first African journey. My new roommate, Celia, and I arrived from Accra on July 11. Celia, from Rome, Italy, studi ... [full story]
June 26th 2008Africa » Ghana » Volta » Ho I received my placement today! Here's some info about the Suzzy Mother Care School...It's a perfect fit!
Mission and Needs of the Partner Program:
Suzzy Mother Care School was established in 1996 ... [full story]
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