#ghana

[ follow ]
human-rights
Advocate.com
2 days ago
EU data protection

Ghana Supreme Court suspends televised hearing on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

The Supreme Court of Ghana televised hearings on challenges to the anti-LGBTQ+ law, facing accusations of unconstitutionality and improper passing procedures. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ghana's President Must Refuse to Sign the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill passed in Ghana's Parliament, President Akufo-Addo must protect human rights by refusing assent, Tech giants have not publicly spoken against LGBTQ+ persecution in Ghana. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Ghana intensifies crackdown on rights of LGBTQ people and activists

Legislation in Ghana intensifies crackdown on LGBTQ rights
Activists and United Nations criticize the new anti-LGBTQ bill in Ghana [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Ghana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ bill

Rights activists condemn Ghana's anti-gay bill, seen as a setback for human rights
The bill harshly restricts LGBTQ rights with imprisonment for those engaging in LGBTQ activities or promoting LGBTQ rights [ more ]
morehuman-rights
africa-cup-of-nations
ESPN.com
3 months ago
FC Barcelona

Williams' wild journey from AFCON exit to Copa del Rey semifinal

A goalkeeper's mistake in an Africa Cup of Nations game had a ripple effect that impacted FC Barcelona and the Copa del Rey.
The mistake led to Xavi Hernandez announcing he was leaving Barcelona and affected the Copa del Rey semi-finals and final. [ more ]
BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Afcon 2023: Ghana sack boss Chris Hughton after group-stage exit

Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, have been eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after failing to advance from the group stage.
Head coach Chris Hughton has been sacked by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) with immediate effect. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Chelsea

Ghana sack coach Hughton after AFCON exit

Ghana has sacked head coach Chris Hughton following their group stage exit at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Hughton's backroom staff have also been let go by the Ghana Football Association. [ more ]
BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Afcon 2023: Mohammed Kudus 'can't explain' Ghana's late misery against Mozambique

Ghana's defensive mistakes have negatively impacted their performance in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ghana's inability to maintain leads and focus has cost them crucial points in their matches. [ more ]
BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ghana on verge of Afcon exit after late collapse

Mozambique's late goals likely eliminated Ghana from the Africa Cup of Nations
Ghana had a comfortable lead with two penalties from Jordan Ayew [ more ]
BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Egypt hit back twice to draw with Ghana at Afcon

Egypt and Ghana drew 2-2 at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ghana is winless after two Group B games and is on the brink of a second successive group-stage exit from the competition. [ more ]
moreafrica-cup-of-nations
Ghana
Nieman Lab
5 months ago
Media industry

"African media houses must do more investigative reporting to stay relevant"

Manasseh Azure Awuni is the editor-in-chief of The Fourth Estate, a nonprofit, public-interest, investigative journalism project in Ghana.
Awuni discusses how he and his colleagues launched The Fourth Estate, the investigations they've produced, and the media landscape in Ghana. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Public health

Egypt Wiped Out Hepatitis C. Now It Is Trying to Help the Rest of Africa.

Egypt has successfully cured a large portion of its population of hepatitis C through a public health campaign and discounted drugs.
The Ghanaian government received a donation of medications for hepatitis C from Egypt, allowing patients like Sulemana Musah to receive free treatment and be cured. [ more ]
AnOther
5 months ago
Graphic design

Manju Journal's New Book Spotlights Ghana's Booming Art Scene

Richmond Orlando Mensah founded Manju Journal in 2015 to create a space for local creatives in Accra.
Manju Journal has evolved from an Instagram page to a creative studio that collaborates with global brands.
Manju Journal recently launched their debut art book, Voice: Ghana's Artists in Their Own Words. [ more ]
moreGhana
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Design

Exploring Ghana, With Contemporary Art as a Guide

The art world has become more globalized, with artists from different regions gaining prominence.
Accra, Ghana's capital, is a hub for contemporary art with established galleries and artist residencies. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

London museums to loan back looted crown jewels' from Ghana

The UK will loan back a selection of Asante Gold taken from Ghana over 100 years ago.
The items will go on display at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi to celebrate the Asantehene's silver jubilee. [ more ]
BBC Sport
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Afcon 2023: How will Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana & Senegal fare in Groups A, B and C?

Egypt expects to travel far in the West Africa tournament after their previous losses.
Ghana faces challenges and uncertainties in the upcoming tournament. [ more ]
[ Load more ]