Today Africans across the continent celebrate Mother’s Day. With musical contributions from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Burundi, Ghana and Tanzania, join us in our celebration of mothers. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in the world, and we thank you for all the sacrifices, and love.
Today Africans across the continent celebrate Mother’s Day. Google used its doodle to pay tribute to mothers. The animated doodle shows the story of a cactus mom through various stages of motherhood. The doodle honours mothers across the world and celebrates the sacrifices mothers make for their children. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in the world, and we thank you for all the sacrifices, and love.
World Malaria Day was celebrated with the news of a new malaria vaccine. Kenya, Malawi, and Ghana have been chosen for the pilot programme. The project will begin in the three countries next year. The injectable vaccine RTS,S was developed to protect young children from the most deadly form of malaria, WHO has said.
Social media was inundated with the images of the works of immensely talented Ghanaian sculptor Kumi Samuel, carvings remarkably good that they resemble living beings. This Is Africa caught up with the artist, whose Facebook page is @SculptureMadeinGhana.
Ghanaian-born Edward Enninful has been named as the new editor of the British Vogue, making him the first black male editor of one of the most respected, and famous fashion magazines. The widely experienced 44 year-old, a former fashion model, and a renowned stylist will commence his duties on August 1, 2017 as the publication’s first male editor in its 101-year history. Congratulations on the appointment.
Ghanaian President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo recently banned the purchase of new vehicles for ministries, departments and agencies to save money to fund other ambitious projects. The ban, a commendable austerity measure has been widely applauded. However, the ban stands in stark contradiction to Akufo-Addo’s recent appointment of 110 ministers. The elephant-size cabinet has been widely condemned as huge burden on government expenditure.
Ghana recently celebrated its independence, attained on 6 March, 1957. We share captivating pictures taken at the Black Star Square during the 60th independence anniversary parade.
We start this week with heartwarming news, Ghanaian Nancy Abu-Bonsrah becomes the first black female neurosurgery resident at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Abu-Bonsrah left Ghana at the age of 15, and has been in the U.S for nearly 11 years. The first physician in her family, including the extended family, Abu-Bonsrah was matched with Johns Hopkins Hospital to specialize in Neurological Surgery. A hearty congratulations on the remarkable achievement.
Ghana celebrates its independence, attained on this day in 1957. We commemorate the 60th anniversary of the independence of Ghana from British colonial rule.
A footballer’s hairstyle is probably the last thing you’d expect to be a source of controversy or news in football. The United Arab Emirates Football Association has been keen to enforce its laws on what it has called unethical hair, and a number of footballers face a ban over unethical hairstyles. Ghanaian footballer, Asamoah Gyan is among a list of 46 players found guilty of breaking the football association’s guidelines on hairstyles.
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