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West African Journal: Can Development Be Green?

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 3:15:00 PM

Our correspondent asks whether Ghana can develop along a greener path, and if we in the West can learn from them.   Full Story

West African Journal: Selling Themselves Short

Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:17:00 PM

I know what you're all wondering. What am I bringing you from Africa? It wasn't easy getting that perfect gift for each friend and family member, let alone each reader.   Full Story

West African Journal: Ghana's School of Hard Knocks

Friday, May 23, 2008 9:21:00 PM

This week Zoë Ackah solemnly swears to never, ever criticize the Canadian public school system again!   Full Story

West African Journal: Where Teenagers Do Chores

Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:36:00 PM

KUMASI, Ghana—Our Western culture is no longer dictated by tradition, not even by pragmatism. Consumerism is the driving force behind modern life. Baby bottles, disposable diapers, strollers, and a gi ...   Full Story

West African Journal: 'Chatting as a Girl'

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:24:00 PM

In hundreds of internet cafés young men are falling prey to a form of exploitation that makes them both perpetrators and victims.   Full Story

West African Journal: Corruption Comes Home

Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:43:00 PM

KUMASI, Ghana—Zoë Ackah is my married name. I am a rather anonymous type in Canada. Speaking my name garners no response. In fact I am an upstanding citizen who pays her taxes, has a reasonable credit ...   Full Story

West African Journal: Extortion With a Smile

Friday, April 18, 2008 9:22:00 PM

KUMASI, Ghana—Against my better judgment, I've decided to tackle a subject always on the tongues of those talking about African politics. In fact, I'd like to pretend I know little, or nothing ...   Full Story

West African Journal: How the Other Half Live

Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:17:00 PM

KUMASI, Ghana—Those of you who read last week's column will recall that I have been investigating the lives of the rich here in Kumasi. I decided to step out of character and do a tiny bit of, oh, ...   Full Story

West African Journal: West African and Wealthy

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 3:33:00 PM

Our traveling correspondent reports on Westerners' incorrect perception that Africa is a land of poverty. We'd best learn the facts before we visit, or we might be embarrassed.   Full Story

West African Journal: The Swiss Army Knife of African Clothing

Friday, March 28, 2008 9:08:00 PM

The abosuwo, or two-yard cloth, is an incredibly useful garment made up of a shirt and two cloths, each two yards long.   Full Story

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