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The dream has come true
Feb 01, 2009; ... Finally, a black man is in the White House, not just as a member of staff (or to be blunt, a cleaner), but the President of the USA! In 1964, Dr Martin Luther King, after his historic "I Have A Dream" speech a year earlier, told the BBC in an interview that a Negro could be American president in ...
Letters
Feb 01, 2009; ... READERS' VIEWS We have to say NO! to GM food In reference to the New African cover story: GM Food, Is it Good for Africa? [NA January 2009), I would like to stress that the African continent should not be turned into a giant guinea pig for Western food conglomerates. GM foods ...
Our son
Feb 01, 2009; ... Overnight, Obama has ensured that the situation in the world should change dramatically. Every black person in the world can now hold his or her head high, anywhere in the world, and without saying a word, proclaim to all and sundry, by gait and demeanour: "We are all truly equal." Cameron Duodu ...
Ghana shows the way
Feb 01, 2009; ... Though democracy has gradually taken root in Africa, some elections in the recent past have not been pleasant. Not so in Ghana where elections in December provided so many positive points worth emulating across the continent. Our editor, Baffour Ankomah, returned to his homeland to see how the ...
'The economy is in safe hands,' says Mills
Feb 01, 2009; ... President Atta Mills' government intends to pursue a number of policies aimed at salvaging Ghana's economy. Stephen Gyasi looks at some of the highlights. Prudent fiscal and monetary measures such as a flexible exchange rate, liberalisation of trade and investment, export ...
Atta Mills 'I will strive to make a difference'
Feb 01, 2009; ... "This is the dawn of a new era of change for a better Ghana," John Atta Mills tells a jubilant nation at his inauguration on 7 January. Here are excerpts from his inauguration speech. I wish to begin by acknowledging the presence of my two predecessors - former President Jerry Rawlings ...
President Kufuor's adieu
Feb 01, 2009; ... President John Kufuor's farewell speech (his last "state of the union address") given in Parliament on 5 January contained a lot that needs to be considered seriously by Africa if we are to move forward. Here is an abridged version. Naturally, I had hoped that after my tenure, I will be ...
The Kufuor factor what not to do in an election
Feb 01, 2009; ... Former President John Kufuor may have conducted himself with grace in the eyes of the Constitution by handing over power without a hitch, but he has nonetheless gone down in the estimation of his party's supporters who blame him for their narrow defeat in the December elections. Could a ...
No let-up after elections
Feb 01, 2009; ... If Ghanaians thought they would have some quiet after the recent nerve-jangling elections, they were mistaken. Several controversies, including President John Kufuor's mouth-watering retirement package, have ensured that heated debate continues even after the elections. Stephen Gyasi ...
African elections, ending the violence
Feb 01, 2009; ... Ayi Kwei Armah proposes an African approach to ending the violence in African elections. "Our bloody elections are part of the tribute we pay for making a fetish of something we should have thrown away. Such a pattern of repetitive violence cannot be dismissed as merely circumstantial. The ...
THE LOOK OF LOVE
Feb 01, 2009; ... The Obamas public show of their affection is the stuff of fairy tales in a world where cynicism and family breakdown is becoming de rigueur. The first black couple to occupy the White House has also won the hearts and admiration of many women worldwide. Yes, Barack and Michelle make being ...
TYRA'S NEXT TOP MODEL STRUTS INTO AFRICA
Feb 01, 2009; ... Next Top Model is a worldwide phenomenon bordering on a cult in the fashion and modelling world. From all corners of the earth - Afghanistan to New Zealand, Canada to Kazakhstan, many countries are producing their own versions of the world's most famous reality TV fashion show, created in 2003 ...
ALL LOVED-UP? HERE'S TO THE ULTIMATE VALENTINE!
Feb 01, 2009; ... Here at NAW, we have a lot to love about this Valentine month. But, aware of the fact that the global credit crunch is snapping at Cupid's heels, we know you are all looking for more-affordable love tokens and gifts for that special one or yourselves. Here are a few suggestions: 1. All ...
IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU: SEX UP YOUR VALENTINE LOOK
Feb 01, 2009; ... Don't just rely on Cupid this Valentine's. This is the perfect time to experiment with different hot new looks. 1. Light Up! Light Me Up lip gloss is the perfect beauty boost at this time of the year and always. From red carpets to catwalks, lips are back and high-shine gloss and ...
SIMPLE! SEXY! COOL! THE SUPREME AFRICAN PRINT
Feb 01, 2009; ... New African Woman proudly features these designs from some of Africa's crème de /a crème designers - Laiesso (designs l, 2 & 3) and lfa Lethu.(designs 4, 5&6). Launched two years ago at the MTN Durban Fashion Week, the lfa Lethu Heritage Collection fashion line targets the 16-25 ...
LOVE YOUR SKIN: THE SIMPLE & PRACTICAL WAY
Feb 01, 2009; ... Who doesn't want to look beautiful? Everybody wants to look pretty and fresh. Undeniably, perfect and beautiful skin is what we all desire and taking care of our skin is one way to achieve that goal. Therefore, as the largest organ in our bodies, the skin needs special treatment and TLC. You may ...
Taming the media?
Feb 01, 2009; ... President Mwai Kibaki opened the year 2009 on a sour note by effecting into law a contentious media bill. As Wanjohi Kabukuru reports from Nairobi, journalists in the country are finding the Kenya Communications (Amendment) Bill 2008, a hard pill to swallow. In an intensive and well ...
The politics of snakes and ladders
Feb 01, 2009; ... The political situation in South Africa took another ominous turn on 11 January with a Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling that put president, Jacob Zuma, back in harm's way and his ascent to the state presidency in jeopardy. Pusch Commey reports. Five eminent judges of South Africa's ...
Liberia's health sector needs help
Feb 01, 2009; ... Five years after the end of the war in Liberia, the health sector is struggling to cope with the needs of the people. Many of the thousands of injured survivors say they are still suffering from physical wounds that were never properly treated, reports IRIN (the UN news ...
Hunting the hunter
Feb 01, 2009; ... Once upon a time, Nuhu Ribadu was a hunter who pursued and punished corrupt officials in Nigerian society. Then the tables turned, and Ribadu became the hunted. But, as Osasu Obayiuwana reports from Lagos, many believe he is being victimised because he did his job well. As chairman of ...