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In Accra, the Capital of Ghana, there are three main issues contributing to an enormous waste problem: privatization, rural to urban migration, and a strong urban bias.

Ghana in West Africa has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Stop off in the capital Accra and join the party on your way to safari, eco tours or the slave routes.

Set in Accra, Ghana this story refutes stereotypes about modern African women by depicting the challenges of balancing domestic life and personal fulfillement.

London's Hyde Park is looking set to be the site for a huge World Cup fan park five months before FIFA decide on England's bid to host the tournament in 2018.

From beach hopping around the island, to the weekly Oistins fish fry festival and a vibrant nightlife in St. Lawrence Gap, Barbados makes a fabulous Caribbean getaway.

The summit, which concluded on July 3, brought together those who desire to create a United States of Africa with 'gradualists' who feel the continent is not ready yet.

A stunning long-range effort from Sulley Ali Muntari gave hosts Ghana a welcome win in the opening match against an impressive Guinea side.

Nigeria scraped into the quarter finals of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations with their first goals of the tournament thanks to Ivory Coasts win over a subdued Malian side.

Hosts Ghana left it late to beat their close rivals Nigeria despite having a man sent off whilst the Ivory Coast had less trouble in seeing off Guinea.

Stéphane Mbia scored twice as the Indomitable Lions beat the 2004 champions in Kumasi to reach Thursday's semi final against hosts Ghana.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Ghana's slave forts are a graphic reminder of the African side of a journey forced on the ancestors of many contemporary African Americans.

Cameroon and Egypt upset the odds in the Cup of Nations semi finals to send hosts Ghana and favourites Ivory Coast crashing out.

A superb individual goal by Salomon Kalou gave Ivory Coast a narrow win in the most hotly anticipated group match of the tournament against Nigeria.

Holders Egypt produced a magnificent result to beat much-fancied Cameroon 4-2 in Group C with Mohamed Zidan producing an inspired performance in Kumasi.

Although President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa first labeled it an African Renaissance, the dawn of the rebirth of the African continent began a long time ago.

Africans have long dominated the athletic stage; producing record breaking track and field athletes. However, Africa has yet to produce notable winter athletes.

Lagos, Nigeria, is one of Africa's, fastest growing cities. Once the port of Badagry was important on the slave route in West Africa. Today Lagos is a modern city.

Modern Cairo has a history as old as time. Mosques, churches and museums compete for attention with Shisha pipes, a pulsating nightlife and belly dancers.

Ghana football fans are hoping to finally hoist the U20 FIFA World Cup trophy and Fredrikstad FK striker Dominic Adiyiah is doing his best with six goals in five games.

Study poetry writing in Prague, fiction writing in St. Petersburg or travel writing in Paris by attending an international writing workshop.

Water is essential for life. Safe drinking water and sanitation are crucial to eradicate poverty, hunger, and disease, and they are crucial for sustainable development.

The planned visits of President Barack Obama to Egypt and Ghana have generated wide public interest in both America and Africa.

The path to African development is the subject of debate between the Internalist and Externalist schools of development. Colonialism is the beginning of this debate.

'Restless' is an intriguing and fast-moving tale about the Second World War and the network of spies and espionage agents that operated within it.

Tanzania Safari, Kenya Safari, South Africa Safari, Botswana Safari, Malawi Safari- no matter where you go in Africa you need to be prepared.

Cameroon is often called Africa-all-in one. It has rainforests and mountains; beach resorts and big cities - but it is the arts and culture and you'll remember.

Frantz Fanon was one of the leading advocates of violence in the anti-colonial struggle in Africa. Since Fanon's death, however, Africa has not known peace.

Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Egypt, Morocco - these travel companies offer a variety of African vacation packages - from couples to groups, right across the price range

2007 Grammy winners, The Soweto Gospel Choir reflects the hopes and dreams of the people of Soweto, South Africa, who will embrace you with warmth when you visit them.

Libya is a destination for the connoisseur. The antiquities are awesome and because of its isolation, not many people have visited this fascinating North African country.

Several countries in the poorest continent of Africa and particularly in West-Africa, have now become major drug trafficking points for Europe-bound drugs.

We might rarely think of witches, magic and sorcery outside of Halloween, but they are part of a harsh and brutal reality in other parts of the world.