tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79900913512392851522012-01-25T16:09:52.710-08:00The goal of World of Opinions is to engender global conversations. In a world increasingly defined less by geographical boundaries, we hope this blog generates a community of transcultural discourse. We invite you to share your views or ‘world view’ on issues you care about. In a way this is also the place for op-ed junkies. Welcome aboard.Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.comBlogger1021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-48776962143788521302012-01-25T14:57:00.001-08:002012-01-25T14:58:04.309-08:00

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What Romney needs to do to win:Release tax returnsHave an Obama moment by addressing the Mormon issueGet Santorum to stay inMake a stronger economic argumentDeflate some of Gingrich's strengthsStrengthen his electability messagePerform better at debates and have ready made answers for attacksSharpen his own attacksWhat Gingrich needs to do:Keep knocking those debates out of the parkAppeal to read

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a) GOP voters don't care about "values" after allb) It's not the economy, stupidc) The base wants a fighter, the establishment wants a standard bearerd) Debates mattere) SuperPacs are overrated

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On this day four years ago Iowans unlocked history by paving the way for a tall lanky man of Luo ancestry to become president. No matter what anyone says about America's agricultural heartland or the "Bible belt" as some like to call it, the caucuses hold important lessons for serious democracies anywhere. At 7pm men and women, young and old, farmers and professors, black, white and brown

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by Etse Sikanku on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:15am There’s been a lot of talk about how Democrats are salivating over the prospect of taking on Gingrich rather than Romney. I understand in the backrooms of the Democratic operation offices some are doing flip dances and boasting about how they’re going to win 49 states if Gingrich becomes the nominee. I beg to differ. I think this race

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by Etse Sikanku on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 8:14am Yesterday’s presidential debate did nothing to stop the changing tides of the Republican race. On a day when Mitt Romney needed to halt the surging Newt, it was the former who came out of the debate bruised by an awkward $10,000 bet with the lowly polled Rick Perry. Mr Gingrich put up a strong and measured performance last night. If

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When Barack Obama run for office in 2008, he was often criticized and even ridiculed for his foreign policy deficit. I can still hear Clinton’s voice blurting out loudly in one of her biting criticisms of Obama right after the Iowa caucuses back in 2008: “… voters will judge whether living in a foreign country at the age of 10 prepares one to face the big, complex international challenges …”

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-19247716696419312912011-10-20T09:00:00.000-07:002011-10-20T09:08:24.409-07:00

Former Ghana president John Kufuor received the coveted World food prize at a ceremony in Des Moines last week. Here’s a personal slide show diary of the event.

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There’s been a lot of talk lately about Republican dissatisfaction with Rick Perry and Mitt Romney. You’d think, listening to all the chatter, that these are the only people running for the GOP nomination. The media are decidedly fixated on the horse race between the two candidates, focusing very little on the others. I believe we’re yet to see a full scale coronation of any republican

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What in the world is happening to CNN? How can you cancel a show after just five months of airing? How many shows on cable can boast of hosts as intelligent and as well rounded as Spitzer? What kind of reasoning went into this decision-making? CNN is not the most credible news organization but it’s neither FOX nor MSNBC. With FOX and MSNBC towing ideological lines the best CNN could do was to 1

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-7888497782814692252011-06-11T11:04:00.000-07:002011-06-11T11:10:23.455-07:00

For the first time in its recent democratic history, a sitting president in Ghana is being seriously challenged for his party’s nomination. When Nana Konadu Rawlings decided to vie for the flagbearership of her party, some thought it was nothing but a bad joke. After all, incumbents in many democracies almost always get re-nominated. At least this has been the convention in Ghana’s nascent

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-89459088420124363152011-06-03T18:56:00.000-07:002011-06-04T06:49:21.346-07:00

Barack Obama surprised everyone by winning in Iowa, a predominantly White Midwestern town but how does it feel like to actually live in the state? In this radio show, panelists discuss diversity and multiculturalism in Iowa City.On a personal note, I'll confess that the one thing I had always wanted to be when I was a kid was to become talk show host. I read, listened to and watched anything by

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-38878011044907170562011-06-03T09:16:00.001-07:002011-06-03T09:20:00.576-07:00

Pro: Spio-Garbrah has three things you’d like to see in a post-modern president: intelligence, panache and nuance. In my opinion, the case for a Spio presidency is compelling. His academic training is well rounded with pedagogy from both within and outside Ghana. His CV is an interesting panoply of career stints both private and public, local and international stretching from his days at the

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-9579805469510667402011-04-15T19:32:00.000-07:002011-04-15T20:02:05.155-07:00

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In the ensuing cacophony surrounding Nana Konadu’s probable run, a pro-con analysis.Pro: Konadu has political muscle and relentless ambition to go through a party primary. A major figure within the Rawlings era, her role as first lady was more than ceremonial. She participated in and sometimes led lots of programs and initiatives under her husband’s presidency. Many in Ghana will remember

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-76218280675172948282011-04-12T22:05:00.000-07:002011-04-12T22:18:48.759-07:00

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My interaction with a few people in Ghana revealed, not too many of us knew the United Kingdom had a Minister for Africa whose key duties among others is to improve and promote commercial and political ties between the UK and other African nations. This post is specifically composed to provide you with as much information as possible regarding the position and of course the personality supposed

Edward of PathGhanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03658161411819002944noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-70486404923957748442011-02-09T12:05:00.000-08:002011-02-09T12:11:48.428-08:00

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By Mamadou KoulibalyAbidjan, Ivory CoastAs Côte d'Ivoire is in a unique situation with two presidents of the republic, beyond the short-term analysis of the scourges of the titanic struggle that awaits the country, we can lead the debate on the pathways that could allow the limitation of absolute power that intoxicates leaders to the point of making them forget they only are the servants of their

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Who would’ve thought? It appears Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbabgo was taking copious notes only a few years ago when Kenya’s Kibaki did the unthinkable by swearing himself as president despite losing nationwide elections. La Cote d’Ivoire is now in its own lame duck session with two different presidents from opposing parties. Even for Africa this is unprecedented. The current impasse in Ivory Coast

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-61194274002188175392010-12-02T08:37:00.000-08:002010-12-02T10:56:25.850-08:00

Official reports from Ivory Coast indicate four persons have died from paramilitary attacks at the office of opposition candidate Alassane Ouattara. The incident occurred yesterday in Abidjan. With a history of ravenous wars, genocides, coups and counter coups this latest development should not be taken lightly. What’s wrong with Gbagbo? Was this not the same man who as a history professor

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-12363711477032544272010-12-01T10:01:00.000-08:002010-12-01T13:08:40.612-08:00

Etse SikankuThis script looks familiar. Months of presidential campaigning and political mudslinging, tense general elections, a presidential run-off, contests over electoral results and finally either the disputes are resolved or civil war breaks out.Thanks to serious challenges over voting results—mainly from the incumbent party—Ivory Coast is on the brink of civil anarchy. Facts:Presidential

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by Thompson AyodeleTwo decades ago, the rest of the world saw Africa as a hopeless continent. Today Ghana is one of Africa's success stories. Its economy, spurred by a thriving private sector, has grown on average by over 6 percent a year for the past five years. A significant part of this growth has been fueled by the success of the country's palm oil industry, with over 300,000 hectares of

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by Etse SikankuNana Akuffo Addo, the veteran politician from Abuakwa whose lifelong ambition has been to become President of Ghana, recently rebuffed allegations over his use of cocaine. "I have never sniffed or tasted cocaine in my life" he charged while addressing NPP’s youth wing in Tamale. In the past, opponents within and outside his party made political hay out of what was now beginning to

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by Etse SikankuOver a decade ago, I made the decision to attend Presby Boys. The school’s academic reputation was legendary and competition to enter was prohibitively fierce. Presec’s scholarly standards were matched only by its stringent disciplinary records rooted in the ecclesiastical traditions of the Basel mission. Across the entire nation, their reputation preceded them: "The Christian

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by Etse SikankuTheresa Ameley Tagoe, a.k.a. T.T, the resilient and gravelly-voiced former legislator from Ghana whose political valor captured nationwide attention has died.WoP news monitoring sources indicate the former Deputy Minister of Lands and Forestry and later Deputy Minister of the Greater Accra region under the Kufuor regime died Thursday evening. No immediate causes have been

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By Afeseh Ngwa HilaryI think it is disgraceful that for a world cup on African soil, only one African coach is participating in the event i.e the coach of Algeria. We have something to learn from the North African teams. If anybody is looking for the reason why African countries must take a serious look at what success in the game of football really means, see the video below.See how the Serbian

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African Music Award Winners announced.Lizha James, Dama do Bling, Amr Diab, Ralph Anselmo and Perola emerged multiple winners of the inaugural Museke Online Africa Music Awards (MOAMAs). The MOAMAs sought to award best of African music over the last year and put the winners in the spotlight as Africa prepares to host the globe at the World Cup in South Africa. The awards were organized by

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By Etse SikankuOne day, while waiting for class to begin at the University of Ghana I found a Christian leaflet on the lecture floor. It was at a popular lecture hall called Tingi Tingi and I was probably in my junior year or level 300 as we say in Ghana. You could tell it had been there for a while as it had footwear markings all over and some parts were hardly legible. A voice told me to pick

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A bill designed to enable citizens abroad to vote, sparked one of the fiercest demonstrations in Ghana’s modern political history.By Etse SikankuThe skyline was layered with thick black smoke billowing from burning tires. Armed policemen fired live rounds to disperse protestors who had encamped at the junction leading to the president’s residence—the Osu Castle. A middle aged woman cursed in

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This is the concluding part of Byamukama's exposition on poverty in AfricaEvery year six million children die from malnutrition before their fifth birthday.Source: World Bank Stats By Emmanuel Byamukama, Ames, Iowa.Published: May 23, 2010 6:52 PM CDTThough not a major cause of poverty, high number of children in a family is another point to ponder on. Moreover, these children are not spaced apart

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-14186026442414583842010-05-21T11:42:00.000-07:002010-05-21T16:20:41.111-07:00

They work as hard as anyone else in the world but why are Africans still poor?By Emmanuel Byamukama, Ames, IowaRecently, I attended a round table discussion on poverty, this having been part of the poverty awareness week at ISU. Three speakers opened up the discussion by sharing their experience in various projects they are involved in; helping communities live better lives in developing

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Chelsea needs to finish off all the foreplay by poaching players with proven penetrative abilities.By Etse SikankuThis morning, I woke up to news that Chelsea is planning a swoop for Madrid and Brazilian midfield star, Kaka. Not that my opinion matters at Stamford Bridge. After all, they’ve just made history by winning a cup double. Ancelotti has done what almighty Jose Mourinho, the demigod of

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-10713885201249098542010-05-09T22:56:00.000-07:002010-05-21T16:27:24.811-07:00

"Look at me. I’ll accept it if you say I’m black. But I’m definitely not African."Once in a while, amidst the tumult that is graduate school, an interesting conversation comes up. My African American friend, Abrianna and I recently had a conversation about her “ethnicity”. This topic came up because I had inadvertently referred to her in a different conversation as an African American. Now you

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Etse Sikanku,WoOInter Milan have just claimed the first of a possible treble by racing past title rivals Roma in the Italian Super Cup Final. Amidst claims and counter claims regarding Lazio’s luckstre performance last weekend, there was no love lost between both clubs in a high tension game at the Stadio Olimpico stadium. However Inter will be worried after play maker Wesley Sneijder came off

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This summer, Ghana will make her second appearance at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. While most discussions will be about soccer skills, and understandably so, this event presents a rare branding opportunity for the country. The jury is still out on whether or not we’re likely to win the coveted cup but lately I’ve been thinking about other ways Ghana can make the most of this golden

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“It was the sweetest 1-0 defeat of my life." Coach Jose Mourinho on edging Barcelona out of the Champions League. The footballing world, except the USA of course, witnessed one of the greatest semi-final events of any competition yesterday: Barcelona vs Inter Milan.By now the details of that victory have been dissected far and wide. However I’m still wondering whether UEFA is going to punish

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By Etse Sikanku & Delaena KalevorPublished: April 27, 2010 3:52 PM CDTSixteen years ago on April 27 1994, South Africa’s repressive; white supremacist regime came to an end after 46 years of apartheid. That historic day arrived on the back of the larger than life Nelson Mandela, who declared a “rainbow nation”, to signify a new era of tolerance and diversity. Madiba’s hope then—just as now— was

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by Etse SikankuThere are some days when I secretly thank God for C-SPAN. This past Thursday was one of such days as I happened to catch Britain’s presidential debate live on the network. Though such debates are a staple in US politics, I was surprised to learn it was Britain’s first. Makes me wonder what else the English are late with. But to be fair both democracies work quite differently so my

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By Etse Sikanku, Iowa City, Iowa Published: March 28, 2010 3:52 PM CDTA few days ago I found a CD containing some news reports I filed while working as a political reporter for CITI fm in Accra. I hope to share some of these reports on this blog from time to time.For the first podcast, we reproduce here a short interview with Dr Ken Attafuah, former human rights official and Executive Secretary

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Sam Kienzle, a senior from environmental science, wore a pro-health care reform button on Thursday outside of the Field House. He said he was there mainly to observe. “Iowa City is my home town. And this is a spectacle,” he added. He liked to see all kinds of signs people held during the demonstration, but those that indicated racial slur bothered him, he said. He also said he was expecting to

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By Amy Tiffany, Guest Reporter, University of IowaWhen President Obama came into Iowa City Wednesday afternoon to speak, people voiced their opinions. The University of Iowa campus was buzzing with energy, emotions, and adrenaline as protesters and supporters rallied before and after the historic event took place at the Field House, speaking up about the highly controversial Health Care Reform

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By Hilary Afeseh Ngwa Picture credit: The EconomistSome persons who receive drugs intended to heal and cure hang on a delicate balance which can very easily tip towards dependence and addiction. Increasingly more and more people are abusing prescription drugs especially pain killers and addiction is on the rise. It is thought that some of the symptoms typical of abusers include complaints of

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-38659967839345288972010-02-08T16:09:00.001-08:002010-02-09T14:24:27.716-08:00

By Delaena Kalevor, Charlene Skelly and Etse Sikanku   In this February 11 1990 photo, Nelson Mandela greets millions of South Africans minutes after he is released from the Victor Verster prison. This was his first public appearance in 27 years.   On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from the Victor-Verster Prison after 27 years in jail most of which was spent on Robben Island –

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In a move largely described as “bold” by industry watchers, the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System (GhIPPS)—the operators of the national electronics payments switch—will now allow customers access to their traditional bank accounts via electronic cards (e-zwich). 7 Ghanaian banks constitute the first set of participants in the scheme.the tendency of governments to take on complex

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By Rejoice Ngwenya, Dear Mr. Mugabe, I do not know how to put this, Sir. I have wrestled with my conscience and come to a rationally logical conclusion that after what transpired in your one-man ‘presidential election’ of June 2008, I could not possess enough of a morsel of moral authority, bestowed or assumed, to address you as ‘President’. Moreover, to address you as ‘commander-in-chief’

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-41811096691803507632010-01-18T19:41:00.000-08:002010-02-08T16:19:08.123-08:00

MLK 101: All men are created equalYou’d never find a worse racial paradox.An Iowa City woman prevented me from videotaping a cleaning event at the Iowa City Public Library this afternoon. On a day when Americans are celebrating among other things—the diversity, compassion and all inclusiveness of Dr King— such a scenario will be unthinkable. Yet it happened to me. While

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-81669765008216938932009-12-24T10:02:00.000-08:002010-01-17T12:00:41.950-08:00

Most foreigners feel so cut off from mainstream America that they’ve stopped trying to integrate. All of a sudden everything becomes methodical. People will see you on the bus and ask “How are you doing these days” You’ll answer ‘good”. But even as you blurted out those words you know deep down that you’re not fine. You know that in your heart of hearts you’re hurting slowly and painfully because

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-87088327635155140662009-12-21T07:14:00.000-08:002010-01-17T12:01:21.107-08:00

Surprise, surprise, Conservative poster man Bill O'Reilly has mentioned the name Obama and 'impressive' in a single sentence.However Laura Ingraham, another right wing loon wasn't having any of it. I've been watching Bill for sometime now and it's quite fair to say he is not exactly as jingoistic as he used to be. Is O'Reilly simply changing or is this the case of the pot calling the kettle black

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-15074812198661977612009-11-29T16:33:00.000-08:002010-01-17T12:00:09.205-08:00

Etse Sikanku & Delaena KalevorWhen a crisis breaks out in Ghana on the scale of what we’re witnessing in Bawku now, there are four things that happen: (a) accept the problem wholeheartedly and seek practical solutions; (b) deny that this is even a problem at all; (c) recognize that it is a problem but be sure to note it could be worse and lastly; (d) “play politics” with it.There can be no denial

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-28394443168763446882009-11-17T08:05:00.000-08:002010-01-17T12:02:26.148-08:00

Love her or hate her, the truth is that Sarah Palin has come to stay in American politics. My view on her is that she’s a charming candidate who clearly energizes the right wing section of the electorate. Yet when it comes to substance, she still has a lot to prove. Despite all the talk about “sexism” in the media, Palin recently posed for a picture in runner's shorts which is now on Newsweek’s

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by Etse SikankuIt’s pretty clear that CNN is going through some rough times. Now that Dobbs has left the network there is even less reason for conservatives of any kind to tune in.If CNN is going to do well in this time slot they will have to recognize that just another hour of straight news will be downright boring. Yes, we all know that journalists are supposed to be transmitting information

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-89457783343893905812009-11-12T09:46:00.000-08:002010-01-17T12:03:27.233-08:00

Etse SikankuYesterday was one of those rare days I got to scout TV channels in order to catch up with the television world. Little did I know that my short glimpse of Lou Dobbs will be the last I’d see of him on that station.Lou's departure from CNN is a great disappointment because the network has lost one of its most independent thinkers. I know the man has been heavily criticized for his so

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-16199776903290723362009-10-24T06:05:00.000-07:002009-10-24T06:16:12.070-07:00

Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey Here in Africa, how does one acknowledge glaring poverty and not yield to despair? How does one recognize amazing opportunities and yet not be enraged about their underutilization? How does one see Africa’s crippling disease burden and yet manage to notice the commitment of some professionals to make a difference? It is possible if we focus on two things: what works and

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By: Etse Sikanku Published: October 11, 2009 9:14 PM CDTIt seems everyone except the Nobel Prize committee is upset that Obama won the Nobel Prize for Peace? Around the blogosphere, twittersphere, facebooksphere, and elsewhere in cyberspace, status updates/posts show folks are quite miffed that a man who many admit has altered the landscape of global politics is being given a pat on the back.What

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-48659624238371750272009-09-14T19:25:00.000-07:002009-09-15T04:48:22.935-07:00

By Iche Cica GainesWhile there are many things I admire about America there are more than a few that appear puzzling. One of them has to do with the fact that African Americans seem to infer racial connotations into every untoward thing that happens to them.As a foreigner, these events have confirmed my own long shelved thoughts about race in America. That is, although one cannot underestimate

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-47114754063720502352009-07-31T07:11:00.000-07:002009-09-12T06:31:13.305-07:00

An NPP supporter at a party rally. By: Etse Sikanku Published: July 31, 2009 9:14 PM CDT Ghana’s main opposition party - the NPP - recently announced that no more than three persons will be allowed to contest the party’s flagbearership. In my view, this is nothing but an act of desperation by a party struggling to re-assert itself after a bruising election. Against the backdrop of recent

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By:Prince Owusu-YeboahPublished: July 30, 2009 10:59 PM CDTI write in response to Etse Sikanku’s article with the above title which was posted on myjoyonline.com.First of all, I will like to emphatically say that I am in TOTAL DISAGREEMENT with you on the matter of Ghana, and for the most part of Africa in general! I think that over and over again, people fail to appreciate how far Ghana, and

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-46709937672067555452009-07-26T19:29:00.000-07:002009-07-28T05:37:16.453-07:00

Jerry Rawlings and John Kufuor are Ghana's only surviving former presidentsBy: Godwin J. Y. AgbokaPublished: July 26, 2009 5:51 PM CDTWitch-hunting! Witch-hunting! Witch-hunting! That is the rejuvenated term in Ghanaian political circles. Under the NPP administration, the NDC faulted and accused the Kufuor-led government of harassing and falsely prosecuting its members for crimes, it claimed, its

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-58424293035039891382009-07-19T07:20:00.000-07:002010-11-10T14:20:08.410-08:00

Flag of LiberiaLiberian President, Mrs. Ellen Johsnon-Sirleaf.By Delaena Kalevor, Rochester, NYPublished: July 19, 2009On July 4 2009, Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) recommended the prosecution and debarment of ex-warlords and their associates during the Liberian civil wars of the 1990s and early 2000s. It recommended that President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, and others be

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By:Godwin J. Y. AgbokaThe visit by Barack Obama, America’s first black president, to Ghana is now history—as his much talked about and long-awaited trip has ended. That said, questions have been asked about his choice of Ghana over (say) Kenya, his father’s place of birth, where he (Obama) also traces his direct roots, or even Nigeria, one of Africa’s economic and political powerhouses. The

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By : Etse SikankuAfricans especially Ghanaians made much ado-and rightly so- about Obama’s first visit to the continent of his father. And while there was no question about the depth of symbolism associated with his trip, intense debate prevailed-and still does-over why he chose Ghana. Despite the bright spots in the country’s contemporary politics-and the huge potential it exudes, there is one

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-69187301860808687762009-07-03T13:36:00.000-07:002009-07-30T11:59:04.570-07:00

I haven't followed Barack Obama much since he became the US president but ever since news broke of his impending visit to Ghana July 10-11, I've become a little more attentive. I hear he will be giving a speech at the Independence Square for which Ghanaians from all walks of lie could go see him speak. Obama is noted for great speeches and I believe we have another one coming up, after his

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This will be Obama's first visit to Sub-Saharan Africa since his transcendent election last fall By Etse SikankuPublished: July 3, 2009 For the first time in the post-modern era, a definitive consensus on American exceptionalism is emerging. But even more unpredictable was the rise of a black man as history’s harbinger. So it is not surprising that Obama’s planned visit to Africa has generated

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-5841983372475964542009-07-01T17:49:00.000-07:002009-07-01T17:51:09.543-07:00

Hi friends here’s information about a really awesome camp you can attend if you have sometime this summer:-)On December 22, 2008, 100 plus young Ghanaians met in Accra to exchange ideas on entrepreneurship, innovation and development for a rising Ghana during BarCamp Ghana '08.On July 25, 2009 the conversation moves to Washington, D.C.You can be part of that conversation by joining us at BarCamp

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-57864800744680111022009-06-09T07:11:00.000-07:002009-07-30T12:00:43.068-07:00

By: Edward Amartey-Tagoe, Accra-Ghana.I must admit I discovered my passion for blogging through a colleague of mine not too long ago. And since then my interest in this activity has kept on escalating by the day. What I however never considered was the fact that I could be held liable for every single word I put on my blog. I am sure a few other bloggers too didn’t have this knowledge. It makes

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By: Afeseh Ngwa Hilary.I caught myself giving God counsel,As He consulted with Holy council,We don't decide what comes with everyday,We only decide what we do with any day,Like the circumstances of our birth,We may be born into dearth,It is independent of our will,Only the sanction of the Holy will,This is for the child in the dark,Who only knows poverty very stark,This is for the child in the

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-88924974927323279152009-05-29T14:30:00.000-07:002009-05-29T14:50:05.455-07:00

I hope someone will be interested in this....On Sunday, I am heading to Bend, Oregon to intern at Chimps Inc. It is a sanctuary for eight chimpanzees who were abused in the entertainment industry. While there, I will be playing with the chimps and making their environment enjoyable. Also, I will research captive breeding and how it influences reproductive activities and mental health of the

Lauren Chasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16854711606973316295noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-48383870761237616482009-05-29T08:35:00.000-07:002009-05-29T08:41:41.298-07:00

A long long time ago in a far away place called Ghana there was only one TV station. It was the centre of all the entertainment scene in Ghana. All who had TV watched it and those who had no TV stood behind peoples dirty unwashed window sieves to watch it. TV transmission started at 5pm on weekdays and ended at somewhere midnight when the Saturday movie ended. On weekends transmission started at

Nii Ayihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922282632956956176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-44893035115326709492009-05-24T11:29:00.000-07:002009-05-25T07:11:53.355-07:00

The Catholic Church is unwilling to promote condom use among its followers.By: Eche SicaWhen Pope Benedict XVI visited Africa a few months ago, he unequivocally announced his abhorrence for contraceptives. This was scarcely-surprising considering the late affable John Paul II’s, insistence on abstinence as a preferred method in the fight against HIV/AIDS. But the backlash that followed was hardly

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-57391468494098983022009-05-19T10:15:00.000-07:002009-05-21T10:37:13.757-07:00

Ghana’s electoral politics is the poster child of democratic reform in Africa.By:Gideon-Nii AyiThere is a chasm between the ruled and rulers in Ghana and in most of Africa. Democracy as I understand it should be that the power to rule a nation is derived from the people. Others might give reference to the power of the thumb. We vote and even in the recent elections we showed who has overall

Nii Ayihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922282632956956176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-20816041733787224022009-05-17T20:36:00.000-07:002009-05-17T20:42:42.422-07:00

I thought this would be a nice addition to the blog.It's from the Kansas City Zoo's Africa exhibit.Politics influence nature and nature influences politics.Like Kenyatta says, let's keep nature beautiful.

Lauren Chasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16854711606973316295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-24136838524488347082009-05-10T22:06:00.000-07:002009-05-11T06:13:56.901-07:00

By: Edward Amartey-Tagoe, Accra, Ghana.People have ended up in deep trouble for attempting to broadcast their religious faith in areas where such acts are prohibited. One of such people is Ghanaian Daniel Baidoo who was sentenced to 25 years imprison, in Lybia, for preaching Christianity.Another instance happened in Afghanistan not too far from Al-Quadafi’s territories. Some American soldiers

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-81467346037296336442009-05-08T07:04:00.000-07:002009-05-08T07:16:15.873-07:00

Africa’s rainbow nation heads into a new era with the election of Jacob Zuma as the third president in the post apartheid eraBy: Rejoice Ngwenya, Johannesburg, South Africa.South African President-elect Jacob Zuma assumes political power on Saturday, 9 May 2009 riding on a sixty-five percent-but-less-than-two-thirds majority mandate. Shortly after the pomp and ceremony, his life at the helm

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-49626319728251432462009-05-08T06:57:00.000-07:002009-05-08T07:02:02.682-07:00

Franklin Cudjoe: Kenyan Lawyer, Charles Khmala seems to think that the proper role of government in society should not only be protecting our lives and property, but guaranteeing freedom from homelessness. Charles quarrels with free “liberal” market type determination of rental values even in slums and well-built up middle class environments. But it seems the recent spate of clashes over land

Eche Sicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-50729137407341363762009-04-29T06:13:00.000-07:002009-04-30T07:21:29.588-07:00

By:Gideon-Nii AyiWe have all heard about how redundant the educational system is in Ghana and in Africa as a whole. We have toyed practically with the minds of children over and over under various educational systems/models. None of these educational systems seem to be working very well. If it has, the problem of unemployed youth, managerial incompetence and a great lack of simple common sense

Nii Ayihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922282632956956176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7990091351239285152.post-29025632003961581272009-04-25T09:48:00.000-07:002009-04-25T11:50:42.176-07:00

by Eche SicancuIn Iowa (and some states), April is a great month because it suggests the cold season’s demise. It’s also an open secret that winter season can be deeply depressing: the loneliness, freezing temperatures, icy roads, and fiery snow storms. With no family, no money and no sex, life can get pretty delusional for most international students. (especially those who are single)So it is

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Robert B. Zoellick is the current president of the World Bankby Bright B. Simons, Kofi Bentil & Franklin CudjoeThe Honourable Minister of Finance and a high-powered five-person Ghanaian delegation are in Washington D.C. attending the World Bank – IMF Spring Conference as we write.Information trickling down to us suggests that the Ghanaian team will be exploring prospects for expanded assistance

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by Hilary Afeseh NgwaSons and daughters of mother Africa have for a long while caressed the dream of a united Africa, a dream engendered many years ago in the womb of oppression, yet far from the attainment of the full gestation. Marcus Garvey, W.E.B DuBois, Kwame Nkrumah, Obafemi Awolowo, Jomo Kenyatta, Haile Selassie, Bob Marley, amongst others dreamed of a united Africa, tall and strong,

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Jacob Zuma is widely tipped to be the next president of South Africaby Rejoice Ngwenya, Pretoria, South Africa.South Africa holds its fourth post-apartheid election tomorrow. Being an important economy within Africa and to other regions of the world, one should have expected the same media frenzy that characterized previous elections to be more than ever present, not least because the next FIFA

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by Eche SicancuYou’d probably not have predicted it but Iowa—the archetypal traditional mid-western state—became only the third in the US to grant marriage rights to Gays and Lesbians.As a student in Iowa I had the privilege of witnessing, what was called, a “Pride rally” in order to celebrate this event. Since then, Vermont has gone on to legalize gay marriage and, as we know, New York Governor

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Rejoice Ngwenya, Harare, ZimbabweExactly twenty-nine years into our ‘independence’ many Zimbabweans are worried about the resurgence of property rights violations. The renewed plunder is ostensibly spearheaded by President Robert Mugabe in disregard for the Global Political Agreement (GPA), and is more poignantly an affront to the ‘person’ of the Joint Monitoring Implementation Committee While

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by Hilary Afeseh NgwaPoverty thrives so well in Africa; I wish it were a cash crop with high commercial value. The paradox of the situation is that African soil-despite its fertility- seems to be the most cursed. In this regard, Africa needs a radical revolution which is going to address and redress the situation right from its roots.The problem lies, revolves around and is deeply rooted in the

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By Bright B. Simons, Kofi Bentil & Franklin CudjoeWe have addressed in various media different aspects of the energy situation in this country. This approach has not succeeded very much in depicting the full scale of the challenge that confronts us; nor has it been very helpful in portraying the inter-linkages between the various problems. But energy expenditure constitutes nearly 20% of our GDP,

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by Gideon Nii AyiA hangover is the unpleasant physiological effects following heavy drinking of alcohol. Symptoms include headache, nausea, and thirst. Hangovers may last up to two or three days after alcohol was last consumed.I first heard the term hangover, over (no pun intended) on the BBC. This set me thinking that perhaps Ghana (and Africa in general) is still on hangover.During colonialism

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John Mills is the president of Ghana.by Etse SikankuEven though Ghana’s recent electoral triumph may be viewed as a sign of political gain it is no certification of its democratic credentials. One of our governance institutions which need to be re-looked at is the Council of State. According to Article 89(1) of the Ghanaian constitution, “There shall be a Council of State

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