Ghana News News Ghana » Religion: Ghana elections: religion and ethnicity are key to voters – and political leaders know it
Since Ghana returned to democracy in 1992, the country has held nine consecutive elections In all these elections ethnicity and religion have played a role, even though the country’s constitution bars ...
News Ghana » Religion: Faith and politics: Ghana’s election hinges on religious battle lines
As Ghana prepares for the crucial 7 December elections, the convergence of religion and politics has emerged as a powerful undercurrent shaping the electoral landscape. The two leading candidates, ...
News Ghana » Religion: Is religion dividing Ghanaians ahead of crucial December elections?
The recent call by Alan Kyerematen, founder of the Movement for Change, and leader of the Alliance for Revolutionary Change formed by nine political groups, urging voters to consider the faith of ...
News Ghana » Religion: Ghana’s plans for a national cathedral are mired in controversy and delays − but also reflect religion’s strong role in the nation’s identity
Ghana’s government aims to build a national cathedral: a multidenominational, monumental undertaking to house religious services and state events. Plans include a 5,000-seat worship space, a museum ...
News Ghana » Religion: Renew the church, increase its visibility in Ghana, nuncio tells religious
KOFORIDUA, Ghana — The papal nuncio to Ghana told religious superiors that with the country’s diminishing number of Catholics, “we have to renew our lives and our communities.” Archbishop Henryk ...
News Ghana » Religion: Ghana’s Christians Divided Over Proposed Monument to National Unity
Economic woes halt progress on President Nana Akufo-Addo’s planned cathedral as criticism turns increasingly religious. The national cathedral was supposed to unite Ghana. Instead, the unfinished ...
News Ghana » Religion: Religion and national development
Religion remains one of the most influential forces in Ghanaian society. From the smallest village to the largest city, faith shapes the moral conscience of the people, influences leadership, inspires ...
News Ghana » Religion: In Ghana, Rastafarian high schooler fights to keep his hair
Hair is an important part of the Rastafarian faith. But an official at the Achimota School in Ghana told Tyrone Iras Marhguy he would have to cut his dreadlocks before enrolling. Tyrone Iras Marhguy ...
News Ghana » Religion: Ghana's plans for a national cathedral are mired in controversy and delays − but also reflect religion's strong role in the nation's identity
(The Conversation) — With modern borders drawn up by colonial powers, some African governments have turned to religion to try to forge national unity since independence. (The Conversation) — Ghana’s ...