tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419061321057664162012-02-15T04:28:12.164-06:00This discussion blog hopes to promote the idea of citizen journalism: concerned citizens writing and discussing issues they care about. The goal is to harness the talents, skills and abilities of everyone around the globe. Participate in the dialogue on the events and issues concerning everyone. The world is looking for your help. Become a Global Citizen® today. Send in YOUR story/articles/columns, your photo, and video of events happening around you. Email to: globalcitizentoday@yahoo.comEtse Sikankuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00914830362380631335noreply@blogger.comBlogger511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-541906132105766416.post-2207823532584724442010-01-17T11:02:00.002-06:002010-01-17T11:05:06.704-06:00

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Obama’s stardom transcends national frontiersby Etse SikankuThere’s a very good argument that Barack Obama is well on his way to clinching the Democratic nomination.Now I’m no mathematician but suppose the Florida and Michigan votes are disregarded and nothing dramatic happens to sway super delegates away from Obama, this may very well become reality. Should it materialize, the man who lost his

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Traditional culture is still a huge part of many African societiesby Giftypearl AbenaabContributing ColumnistCulture by nature is very dynamic and goes beyond music, dance, food and clothes. It encompasses people's values, beliefs, attitudes and perceptions. In today's era where the world is now a global village and 'Global partnership for development' i preached, there is the need to connect

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by Etse SikankuOne would have thought that, several months into the presidential campaign, questions about Barack Obama's blackness would have been settled, or at least ignored.But it's now apparent that Obama's lack of total support among the black population has nothing to do with his abilities. Instead, an unthinking spectrum of the black population - both inward-looking and self-serving - has

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Harare, ZIMBABWE: The MDC MP for Harare North Trudy Stevenson writhes in agony on her hospital bed at the Avenues Clinic after being allegedly assaulted with a machete in political violence that flared up in Mabvuku during the weekend. AFP PHOTO/STRINGER (Photo credit STR/AFP/Getty Images)Source: http://www.chinaview.cn/index.htmTensions in Zimbabwe escalated on Sunday after announcement of a

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Relatives gather on February 24, 2008 in the Madagascar district of Douala in front of the house of Raoul, a 20-year-old man who was reportedly shot dead by police trying to disperse during a demonstration after protestors erected barricades on the eve. Police in Cameroon fired tear-gas and water cannon at a crowd of several hundred gathered for an outlawed demonstration against President Paul

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From: UNESCO and the Goi Peace FoundationDear Friends of Peace, Young people from around the world are again invited this year to enter the 2008 International Essay Contest organized by UNESCO and the Goi Peace Foundation with the sponsorship of the Earthrise Society. The theme for this year s contest is "My project to create positive change in my environment. How can I foster sustainable

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The 2008 elections have generated heated debate in the media and among the publicby AGNES A.S. TITRIKUIn a matter of months, Ghanaians will be heading to the polls to elect a new president and members of parliament as well. This is in line with the democracy that has been prevailing since the country opted for constitutional rule. December though seems far will soon be here and so all issues

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AMES, Iowa -- With nine months to go until the 2008 Ghana presidential and parliamentary elections the latest Ghana Elections ’08 Polls Group Internet survey finds the New Patriotic Party’s (N.P.P) Nana Akuffo Addo (39.3%) leading among likely voters, while Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom(30.8%) of the Convention Peoples Party (C.P.P) polling 2nd. Nana Addo is more than ten percentage points ahead of Prof.

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Kibaki and Odinga have taken tea and watched golf since the peace deal was signedNearly three months after the worst massacre of Kenya's post-election violence, children's shoes and charred clothes remain in the ashes of a rural church where about 30 people were burned to death. Wreaths of dried-out flowers lie where a mob set fire to the Assemblies of God building with 100 or so terrified

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Accra Daily Mail EditorialA student of Adisadel College in Cape Coast recently lost his life in an attempt to run away from a teacher who was doing his duty trying to get students to obey the school's rules.Reports say the deceased, a Muslim, was escaping from compulsory Christian worship. See our lead story. An inquiry has been instituted into the tragedy. Religious and Moral Education (RME) has

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Wright's sermons have dented Obama's presidential campaignby FoxnewsSurrogates for Barack Obama on Sunday downplayed the significance of Obama’s relationship to a controversial pastor and suggested the discussion is a preoccupation from bigger issues in the Democrat presidential race.“The fact of the matter is people would like to move on to other things,” said Sen. Chris Dodd of Connecticut,

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By Nathan ThornburghBarack Hussein Obama, Jr.: that is the full name of the junior Senator from Illinois — neither a contrivance nor, at face value, a slur. But John McCain couldn't apologize quickly enough after Bill Cunningham, a conservative talk radio host, warmed up a Cincinnati rally with a few loaded references to "Barack Hussein Obama." Asked afterwards if it was appropriate to use the

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By Helen Nyambura-MwauraKenya is a land of stark contrast: the rich drive gleaming luxury cars, can afford to enrol their children in top British schools and in the case of one local magnate, send suits to London for dry cleaning.But most live a hand-to-mouth existence and some Kenyans believe the bloody post-election crisis that has exposed the east African country's tribal divisions could also

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Bill Clinton (R) embraces Congressman, John Lewis at the 35th anniversary of the march on Washington event at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs, MA, when Clinton was President.by Godwin Y. AgbokaWhy do people endorse the candidature of those seeking political office? I mean what is the criterion (or criteria) for the endorsements from governors, celebrities, civil rights leaders, and members of

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by Andrew RomanoPlain and simple, they saved the best for last. After all kinds of ridiculousness (remember the UFO question, anyone?) the last two Democrats standing sat down tonight for a substantive--dare we say wonktastic?--discussion of serious issues ranging from health care (16 minutes!) and NAFTA to Israel and Iraq. It's a cliche to say this, but I think the voters of Ohio and Texas were

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by Etse SikankuThe good news about the upcoming presidential primaries is that they could present Americans with a chance to elect its first black President. Nearly 250 years after its establishment, Americans are still searching for their first non-white president. Barack Obama is the slick “political rock star,” challenging old norms and seeking to rewrite this country’s history.Not

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On the lighter side of life in Ghana-well not so light since someone lost his life-here's a story about how a grasscutter chase led to the death of a farmer. myjoyonline.com has the story.

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by Frank RichNew York Times Op-Ed ColumnistWHEN people one day look back at the remarkable implosion of the Hillary Clinton campaign, they may notice that it both began and ended in the long dark shadow of Iraq. It’s not just that her candidacy’s central premise — the priceless value of “experience” — was fatally poisoned from the start by her still ill-explained vote to authorize the fiasco.

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For those who haven’t found it yet, here’s a blog by McCain’s daughter. Not connected with the campaign in any way but will be a good preview. So much for family values.http://mccainblogette.com/docs/about/Is Castro truly a hero of the left? Find out from Timesonline:http://timesonline.typepad.com/comment/2008/02/in-an-extraordi.htmlObama’s negatives pile up. Here’s a bit of information that

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OPEN JOURNAL: Campaign goes on

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The upheaval in Kenya has shocked many observersLink: http://www.myjoyonline.com/politics/200802/13805.aspby Etse SikankuEver since the Kenyan crisis erupted many have expressed surprise about how easily one of Africa’s exemplar nations could be dogged into such morass.The question has been asked many times-in private and in public-if such a situation could happen in Ghana.In as much as I’d hate

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Dakar, SENEGAL: Yaye Bayam Diouf a sengalese mother grieves the death of her son, 20 May 2006 who perished whilst trying to migrate illegally on board a boat to the coast of spain, in her home in the 'Thiarroye sur mer' suburb of Dakar. by Etse Sikanku It was four years ago. When Tutu lurched unto a plane en route to America, it was with mixed emotions. He was leaving a land he had known for

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Clinton’s unexpected graciousness could resurrect her White House hopesby Etse SikankuI hate to break it to you but those who looked at yesterday’s debate as Clinton’s valedictory event should be revising their notes.The CNN event has confirmed Clinton as the mistress of debate. Put whatever spin you want on it but it’s quite clear Clinton had the edge. I wouldn’t go as far as to say it will

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Illinois Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (L) and Republican presidential hopeful Arizona Senator John McCain (R).by Godwin Y. AgbokaIt appears we will be lucky enough to watch history unfold in the United State of America. It looks more likely that a Democrat will win the race to the White House. Should that become probable, we will have the first woman or first

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by Samuel Okudzeto AblakwaI must begin by stating that I am not interested in the many analysis that others wish to subject us to as to what we should be calling this phenomenon of contract killings whether it should be accepted as contract killings or seen as vengeance killings which leads to contract killings or murders or just homicides; all just because the first person to go to town with

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Clinton who has not won any election since Super Tuesday is under ‘super’ pressureby Afeseh Ngwa HilaryIn toxicology, the basic principle is that the dose makes the poison-anything can be a poison-the dose differentiates the remedy from the poison. This holds doubly true for confidence. Hillary Clinton set out on the race to the Democratic presidential nominee with an almost deriding hubris, with

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ObamomentumBarack Obama has passed a serious test of credentials at Wisconsin and now faces even sterner tests in the weeks ahead. But Sen. Clinton is a formidable candidate. Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania will certainly present her with a fine opportunity to churn out her proverbial political gamesmanship. For now no one is counting the Clintons out and rightly so.So what are the headlines saying

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by Kwame GyanYou know what they say, that competition, healthy competition that is, offers consumers the best in terms of choice, etc. The telecom industry in Ghana has been pretty fascinating over the past 13 years. Within this period, we’ve had MOBITEL with those huge handsets that we used to call TIMBER and weapons? Then there was CELLTELL, an analogous network. Then SPACEFON came in along the

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There will be no such 18 fighter jet aerobatic displays in Africa by the United Statesby Etse SikankuThe definite resistance by African countries to the hosting of the United States’ so called Africa Command is no proof that Africa has come of age-but it is certainly a step in the right direction.Since the early post colonial days the people of Africa had been imbued with a false sense of hope

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Former Vermont Governor and 2004 presidential hopeful Howard Dean is the chairman of the Democratic National Committeeby Etse SikankuThe 2008 democratic primary is far from over. After several contests in different states nationwide one would have thought a clear front runner would have emerged by now. Whiles this story line could be applied to the Republican Party, it isn’t the same for the

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Folks!Good Day to you all wherever you are. For those following the US primaries, here are a some links to some "must reads". This is courtsey The Politico. Here are some of the stories you shouldn't miss: Economist blogClinton forces to make race an issueObama brand goes globalObama cons EdwardsFor an update on Bush's trip to Africa:Bush spends more time with KufuorBush offers more helpFor the

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by Nana Kofi Oppong-DamoahLooking into the world now, it is not at all difficult to come up with a lot of issues that are of concern. While the biological scientists are concerned about the effects of poisonous gas emissions and global warming, Chinese authorities are concerned with sustaining their recent rates of impressive economic growth.African Heads Of States just finished the African Union

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by Nana Kofi Oppong-DamoahLooking into the world now, it is not at all difficult to come up with a lot of issues that are of concern. While the biological scientists are concerned about the effects of poisonous gas emissions and global warming, Chinese authorities are concerned with sustaining their recent rates of impressive economic growth.African Heads Of State just finished the African Union

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Aliu Mahama-who hails from the 'North' is the current Vice-President of Ghanaby Godwin Yaw AgbokaWith the election of Presidential Candidates for the various political parties in Ghana coming to full circle, one question that is still being debated within political circles is who best fits the tag of Vice Presidential candidate—to win votes for these political parties. That process has recently

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Marx once said religion is the opium of the massesby Godwin Yaw AgbokaHave you ever paused to think about the role of churches in the modern-state? Besides the spiritual activities that take place in our churches, what other social role does the church play? I have observed the activities of Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo’s Kristo Asafo (which, surprisingly, many others discredit), and a few other churches

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Hayatou is a typical 'big man' in Africaby Kojo AsieduThe African Cup of Nations has come and gone but the recriminations, rumor mongering and celebrations will continue for some time to come. One of the subtle yet loud “hear-says” going around is that some ‘big men’ at CAF had attempted to influence the outcome of the tournament.It is no secret that Issa Hayatou the imperious CAF boss has an

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Kazmierczak was gentle,quiet and brightby Etse SikankuI have began to get used to the idea that anytime I step into a class at Iowa State University it could very well be my last. This may sound weird but I’m not ashamed to say it--Ever since the Virginia Tech shooting incident I’ve dreamt more than a few times about a gun man storming into one of my classes and shooting everyone dead.My

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Ghana and the United States have a fairly good relationshipby Samuel Okudzeto AblakwaAs president Bush of the United States of America arrives in Ghana on Tuesday in his on-going tour of Africa, it is important for the Ghanaian people to be told the pure and simple truth.Contrary to the propaganda from the Whitehouse, their embassy in Accra and their surrogates in the Osu Castle that President

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The Black Stars took third position at the just ended cup of nationsby Samuel Okudzeto AblakwaWhen I first heard that the Black Stars were going to play their next friendly match with Saudi Arabia on September 11, 2007, in Saudi Arabia, someway somehow I just felt history will be made.As to how this history will be made and the form it will take I couldn’t convince myself.What I was sure of

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by Samuel AblakwaSome things we do in this country don’t seize to fascinate me. Any day one picks up the newspapers, tunes into a radio station, or switches on the television, there are numerous public invitations one comes across to attend either a launch, workshop, talk shop or chop shop.These days, some of them come in more sophisticated forms, be it as dialogues, symposia, fora,brainstorming

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When the ailing gentleman took office a couple of years ago, who would have thought he will be the supervisor of yet another African embarrassment in this modern age?Yet as unbelievable as it may seem the aspiring septuagenarian has managed to plunge a once shinning Kenya into the darkest pits of politics.The glory days are no more and Kenya’s future now more than ever looks so bleak. Surely this

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Culture and DevelopmentBy Gifty Pearl Abenaab-Contributing columnistI was recently in a young people's meeting when the question 'What excites you most for being young Africans? was asked.I was thrilled by some of the answers we gave as young people in Africa: 'knowing that Africa is a unique continent, rich in culture and some natural resources''; 'knowing that i am young and have the

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Robert Mugabe is one of Africa's most notorious dictatorsby William Ntim-BoaduHave you been interested in recent developments in Africa? Then I guess you would know by now what is happening in Mugabe’s Zimbabwe, then man’s cruelty against his fellow man in the Darfur region of Sudan, Nigeria’s unstable oil industry where the spate of recent kidnappings would make your pulse race and more

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The New Ghana Cedi, Your Offertory & Re-denominationby: William Ntim BoaduWould you believe if I told you that Developing Countries (like Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Argentina) have redenominated their currencies almost seventy (70) times since 1960? yes you read right; seventy times!In 2005, Turkey re-denominated its currency; the Turkish “Lira and Kurus” by dropping six zeroes.

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Tro tro Wahala –Curbing All Forms of Violence in our own Small Way by Sharon DaplahI was on a Trotro (public transport) home after a typical hard day’s work. I was truly at peace with my thoughts as I stared through the windows to have a good view of the beautiful lit streets of Accra. Suddenly the silence on the Trotro was broken. How interesting, I said to myself as I tried to make sense of out

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Should such African dances such as this be thrown out?by Sharon DaplaahThe African Culture is a way of life. Africa is rich in colour, social values, social norms and that which is also firmly rooted in other cultures around the world due the dark days of slave trade.Culture according to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary is “the customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization

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A cold midwinter caucusby Etse SikankuIt was my first practical experience of any US election on such a massive scale. It was a cold midwinter night but not particularly bone chilling as temperatures remained in the 20s and I comforted myself with the thought that it could have been worse. Before the elections several candidates had visited campus to tout their policies in a bid to win many

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The Future of Africa Lies With Its Young Leadersby Dainty JugheadThe concept of age is a tricky thing, particularly when it comes to leadership. Indeed, for years, I have been grappling with the question that plagues many young, powerful and articulate African leaders ‘What is the right age to become a political leader in Africa?’Most traditional African societies had distinct social and

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By Etse SikankuLet's face it: We live in a nation long considered to be the most powerful in the world. Decisions made by an American president affect millions across the globe. Pundits have been questioning whether America is ready for Obama. The question that should be asked is this: Is the world ready for Obama?Some may deny the existence of an American hegemony. Like the respected political

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Sex sells! And so does anything that bares semblance to it.Ghanaians may be in denial over the increasing number of citizens involved in the business of pornography. Yet recent developments show the porn business is widespread among Ghanaian folks. Indeed, this may be the latest addition to the new catalogue of items that the nation is gaining reputation for. Ominous as it may seem, the rise in

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