Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast
and the Togoland trust territory, in 1957, Ghana became the first
country in colonial Africa to gain its. A long series of coups
resulted in the suspension of the constitution in 1981 and the
banning of political parties. In 1992, a new constitution, restoring
multiparty politics, was approved. Lt. Jerry Rawlings, head of
state since 1981, won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996.
He was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term
in 2000, and was succeeded by John Kufuor.
This collection of interent sources provides access to websites
of selected governmental and non-governmental organizations involved
in economic and social development programs in The Republic of
Ghana. Included are international, regional, national, and local
organizations. Although selective, inclusion of a site by no
means constitutes endorsement by either the African and Middle
Eastern Division or the Area Studies Directorate of the Library
of Congress. Every source listed here was successfully tested
before being added to the list. Users, however, should be aware
that a successful connection may sometimes require several attempts.
For Library of Congress contact information and additional reference
and research materials on Ghana, consult the Library's African
Section Ghana
Country web page.
ABYZ News Links (http://www.abyznewslinks.com/ghana.htm)
A gateway to Newspapers, News Media, and News Sources from Ghana and international
sources.
The Accra Mail (http://www.accra-mail.com)
Online site includes general commentary, business, sports and entertainment news.
Africa Online: Ghana New and Information (http://www.africaonline.com.gh)
News service focusing on current news stories from Ghana and other African countries.
African Information Society Initiative (http://www.uneca.org/aisi/abtaisi.htm)
Site provides information on national information and communications infrastructure
plans in Ghana and in other African countries.
AllAfrica.com (http://allafrica.com)
Site provides current news summaries from Ghanaian and other West African newspapers,
the United Nations, the Pan African news Agency (PANA), and other sources.'
BBC News. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/africa/default.stm)
‘Use the Search tool to locate articles on Ghana.'
CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/)
‘Use searchable index to locate articles on Ghana.'
Daily Graphic (http://www.graphic.com.gh/)
News items from the Daily Graphic; plus links to the electronic editions of The
Mirror, Ghana's major daily newspapers.
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (http://www.gbc.com.gh)
Site features access to live broadcasts from Ghana.
Ghana Media Gateway (http://www.ghanamedia.com)
Site includes a directory of print and broadcast media in Ghana, a directory
of media associations, internet resources for journalists, and links to media
websites.
Ghana National Committee on Internet Connectivity,
GNCIC (http://www.gncic.org.gh)
Site includes full text reports on computer literacy in Ghana, internet capabilities,
and training programs for Ghanaian communities.
Ghana
Online (http://www.ghanaonline.com/ghanaonline%5Fdddd/platinum%5Findex.htm)
Site provides political, business and sports news on Ghana, a business directory,
and links to additional web resources.
Ghana Review International (http://www.ghanareview.com)
A Ghanaian news service from the UK on Ghanaian affairs (with an archive of news
from the past three weeks); site includes special reports on Parliament and other
aspects of Ghanaian politics and international news.
Ghana.com (http://www.ghana.com/)
This site offers information on internet services and useful links to Ghana-related
web sites.
Ghana.com Broadcasting Stations (http://www.ebroadcast.com.gh)
Online broadcasting. FM Stations: Joy, Vibe, Choice. Television Stations: GTV,
TV3. Use Real Player GR or Windows Media.
The Ghanaian Chronicle (http://www.ghanaian-chronicle.com/220813/index.html)
Current electronic issue of the daily newspaper from Ghana (back issue available
for the preceding Saturday).
Ghanaian Newsrunner (http://www.newsrunner.com)
An electronic news and discussion magazine by and for the Ghanaian community
in the Netherlands; includes an archive of old news summaries (1965-1996, 1968)
and links to other Ghana-related sites.
The Ghanaians.com (http://www.theghanaians.com)
Site provides direct access to Ghanaian newspapers and news websites, including
The Graphic, The Ghanaian Chronicle, The Independent, Ghana Newsroom, Ghana Review,
NewsinGhana.com, Ghana Classifieds, First Ghana, Ghana Media Editorials, Country
Watch, All Africa Business Watch , First Ghana, Accra Mail, Ghana Web, Accra
News, Ghana Radio Websites Radio Gold, Vibe FM, Joy FM, Live Radio and TV from
Ghana eBroadcast.com.
Integrated Regional Information Network
(IRIN): West Africa (http://www.aegis.com/news/irin/)
‘IRIN, a unit of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian
Affairs (OCHA), provides a clearinghouse of information to and from various sources:
the media, UN agencies, NGOs and governments, etc. IRIN "Daily" and "Weekly" e-mail
bulletins are available in both English and French.' IRIN covers Ghana
and other sub-Saharan African nations.
U.S. Agency for International Development:
Ghana IED Information (http://www.usaid.gov/info%5Ftechnology/ied/ghanaied.html)
In 1998, the U.S. government launched the Internet for Economic Development (IED)
initiative "to help accelerate the spread of the Internet and electronic
commerce to developing nations." Site provides information on IED program
activities in Ghana.
Voice of America (http://www.voa.gov)
‘Use the Search tool to locate articles on Ghana.'
West Africa Journalists Association (http://www.ifex.org/about/site.html)
Site provides access to information on freedom of expression issues and abuses
in Ghana and in other West African nations.
World News (http://www.worldnews.com)
‘Searchable news service providing up to date information on current events,
business, and sports, etc., by country.' |