Ghana

  • Are You In Accra? Join Us for BarCamp Accra 2012

      BarCamp Accra 2012 is a free networking event to bring people together for a day of discussion, demos and dialogue about Accra, Ghana and beyond. It hopes to assemble Accra stakeholders to network, build a supportive enterprising community and partner to build together. The event shall be held...
  • Google Zeitgeist 2012 Unveils Top Searches from Ghana

    The Google 2012 Zeitgeist has revealed that in the last 12 months Ghanaian search trends showed people were more interested in musicians and sport than politics, despite the country going through one of its closest general elections. Zeitgeist offers insight into the Internet and gives a unique perspective on...
  • UK Minister for Africa hails Ghana as a "Beacon of Democracy" in Africa.

    Re-posting from the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office Blog Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds said: “I congratulate John Dramani Mahama on his election as President of Ghana and on elections that were widely recognised to be free, fair and transparent.” Speaking after the National Electoral Committee announced the Presidential...
  • Statement by the US Press Secretary on the Presidential Election in Ghana

    The White House Office of the Press Secretary The United States congratulates President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana for the successful election on December 7. Nearly 80% of the electorate voted, continuing the Ghanaian tradition of widespread public participation in the democratic process. This is the...
  • Photos: NDC Supporters Jubilates in Sekondi-Takoradi

    Below are photos from Sekondi-Takoradi of NDC supporters celebrating on the streets of Sekondi-Takoradi; moments after the Electoral Commissioner Dr. Afari Gyan declared John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana. Related articles NDC wins- Celebrants hit the streets (africaphotographer.blogspot.com)...
  • Live-Blog: Monitoring Election Activities Across Ghana

    As part of my civic duty as a Ghanaian blogger, I’m helping curate and aggregate content about Ghana’s Elections which is underway across the country. On this blog, you’ll find live updates from trusted sources and Ghana Decides team members on the ground. You can follow the hash-tag #GhanaDecides...
  • Ghana Elections Infographic by @GhanaDecides

    The Ghanaian electorates goes to the poll to elect a President and Parliamentary candidates for their 275 constituencies on Friday, December 7, 2012. Over the past couple of months, Ghana Decides team been using social media tools (Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Online debates) to monitor the political dialogue...
  • New Ghana Decides Campaign – Our Vote, Our Voice!

    Just a few days to Ghana’s Election on December 7, Ghana Decides is out a new campaign to encourage voter participation in the upcoming 2012 Elections. The process is very simple: Fill out an online or offline pledge card and provide us with your contact information so that we...
  • Day 1: Maker Faire Africa Lagos – Entrepreneur Spotlight – Nneamaka Nwosisi

    African fabrics are been used in designing fashion accessories and more these days. Not only in Ghana is this creativity and innovation available. At Maker Faire Africa Lagos event, young and elegant Nneamaka Nwosisi showcased fashion accessory made with locally sourced African fabrics/prints. According to Nneamaka, she started her...