Podcasts about Kumasi

Ever wonder what makes some businesses thrive while others falter? This revealing conversation takes you behind the scenes of an educational institution that defied expectations, expanding from Kumasi to Accra when conventional wisdom said it couldn't be done.At its core, this success story revolves around differentiation – creating something so unique that people will travel 18 kilometers outside Kumasi's city center to experience it. With American architects designing an exceptional campus and strategic investment in teacher quality, the school developed a compelling value proposition that eventually enabled its unprecedented expansion into Accra's competitive educational landscape.The founder shares the guiding philosophy that made it all possible: the three H's – Humility, Hard work, and Honesty. Particularly striking is the counterintuitive approach to growth: investing four million dollars in campus development before building a personal residence, choosing modest vehicles over luxury cars, and prioritizing reputation over displays of wealth. "Africans have the habit of acting successful before they are actually successful," the founder observes, offering a powerful perspective on sustainable entrepreneurship that views success as a journey rather than a destination.Whether you're a business owner, educator, or simply fascinated by stories of innovation against the odds, this episode delivers actionable insights on differentiation, integrity in business dealings, and the patience required for lasting success. Ready to rethink your approach to growth? Listen now and discover why waiting to show success might be your most powerful business strategy.Support the showWatch the video episode of this on YouTube - https://linktr.ee/konnectedminds

What transforms a small $30,000 investment into a thriving $30 million educational institution? The answer lies in an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.The journey of building one of Ghana's premier educational institutions reveals powerful lessons about leadership, succession planning, and creating sustainable organizations in Africa. With 2,400 students across multiple campuses in Kumasi and Accra, this school's growth exemplifies how the right mindset creates lasting impact."Success is a journey, not a destination" serves as the guiding philosophy that prevents complacency. Rather than celebrating arrival, the leadership team regularly seeks out gaps in their programs and addresses weaknesses before others notice them. This proactive approach ensures they consistently exceed expectations rather than merely meeting them.One fascinating revelation involves the challenges of succession planning in African institutions. Initially focused on recruiting leadership from outside, they've now implemented robust internal advancement pathways, allowing loyal staff who've been with the school for 10-20 years to rise through the ranks. This shift has improved morale while preserving valuable institutional knowledge.Beyond family business considerations, they're building structures to ensure sustainability regardless of who leads in the future. While their Cambridge-educated daughter may eventually join the leadership team, the founders are clear that family members must earn positions through merit and institutional understanding, not merely through lineage – a refreshing approach in the African business landscape.Looking for more insights on building lasting institutions and navigating succession challenges? Subscribe to Konnected Minds and join our live event at the British Council on August 29th to continue learning from visionary leaders transforming Africa's future.Support the showWatch the video episode of this on YouTube - https://linktr.ee/konnectedminds

Trust isn't just a moral virtue—it's capital. When an entrepreneur needed to raise $400,000 from American investors for a school in Ghana, they secured the funding based solely on reputation, even from those who had never visited the country. "People give you money even though they have not been here?" government representatives asked in disbelief. The answer was simple: "It is trust, it is integrity."The secret to sustainable business growth lies in what this educational leader calls the "three H's"—humility, honesty, and hard work. Humility keeps you learning and adapting. Honesty builds the foundation of trust that attracts both customers and investors. Hard work, manifested not just in long hours but in strategic thinking and leading by example, inspires your entire team. "If you want quick gains like some young people are doing, you will get it, but it won't last," they caution. True success isn't about cutting corners; it's about building something that endures.After establishing the most respected educational institution in Kumasi, the entrepreneur made what they called "an audacious move" to expand to Accra following their participation in Stanford's SEED program. Despite financial concerns about the expensive East Legon location, they moved forward strategically, bringing their best teachers to ensure quality from day one. The gamble paid off spectacularly—the Accra campus quickly attracted students and now generates more revenue than the original location. But what's most revealing is how they approached this success. When enrollment boomed, instead of celebrating, they became more vigilant: "How about if we fail to meet people's expectations?" This mindset reveals perhaps the most profound lesson of all: genuine success requires remaining humble even when you're in highest demand.Ready to build a business foundation that truly lasts? Listen now to discover how integrity and calculated risk-taking can transform your enterprise—and how the right mindset can turn even your most audacious goals into reality.Support the showWatch the video episode of this on YouTube - https://linktr.ee/konnectedminds

Artist and professor Kumasi J. Barnett returns to the podcast to talk art, protest, and making work that cuts through the noise.Known for subverting classic comic book covers with raw, socially charged rewrites, Kumasi reflects on what's changed since 2022—from running for office to teaching at Penn State. We talk about the realities of being a Black painter, creating in the shadow of systemic erasure, and why some truths hit harder in spandex.Why painting is the easy part—but being an artist is notRewriting comic canon to reflect modern injusticeTeaching art, parenting, and painting as a long gameWhy selling out isn't the flex many think it isWhat he's planning next (spoiler: it's political)

Several people have reportedly sustained various degrees of injuries in a road accident on the Kumasi to Krachi stretch, involving a few vehicles. Get the full story!

An armed robbery attack on the Yeji-Kumasi Highway has left one person dead, while others lost their belongings during the incident. The attack occurred at Domeabra, a suburb of Yeji in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region

Seidu Mubarak, the National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Sunyani East, has stated that the rot Maxwell Kofi Jumah left at GIHOC is unpardonable and calls for his immediate arrest. Former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, was detained by national security operatives at his Kumasi residence on June 29

From seven students in a living room to educating over 2,400 students across multiple campuses, Dr. Charles Yeboah's journey building International Community School (ICS) is a masterclass in entrepreneurial patience and purpose. When he and his wife returned to Ghana after studying in America, they faced a common challenge: finding suitable education for their daughter. Their solution? Create it themselves; starting right in their living room.What sets this story apart is Dr. Yeboah's counterintuitive approach to success. "Black people in general have the habit of acting successful before they are actually successful," he observes, explaining how he deliberately avoided this trap. His family lived in four different rented homes over ten years while investing over $4 million in developing their school before building their own house. This disciplined reinvestment strategy, coupled with what he calls the "three H's", humility, honesty, and hard work, created the foundation for sustainable growth.The most audacious chapter came when ICS expanded from Kumasi to Accra in 2015, challenging established international schools in Ghana's capital. Dr. Yeboah's strategy of differentiation through campus design, teacher development, and educational quality paid off; the Accra campus now serves more students than the original Kumasi location. With total investments exceeding $30 million from an initial capital of just $20,000-$30,000, ICS demonstrates the power of patient capital and principle-centered leadership.Today, as ICS celebrates its 25th anniversary, Dr. Yeboah is focused on extending his impact through the Education Foundation, committed to improving teacher development in public schools. His philosophy, "I don't want to die rich," reflects a profound understanding that true success comes from giving back to the society that enabled your rise. Want to build something that truly lasts? Start by remembering where you came from and who helped you along the way.Support the showWatch the video episode of this on YouTube - https://linktr.ee/konnectedminds

Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP for Abetifi, has announced his intention to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 elections. Speaking at the NPP Constituency Chairmen Caucus Conference in Kumasi, he emphasized his commitment, stating, “I'm not here to test the waters. I'm here for power.” His declaration was warmly received by grassroots party leaders, as he urged unity and discipline within the party ahead of the upcoming elections.

"Ruwa" is not just a song. It is real-life pain!

Two days after the GPRTU and other transport unions announced the full implementation of a 15% reduction in lorry fares, some drivers in Kumasi continue to defy the directive

De universiteit waar je leert door te doen.Ondernemerschap begint hier: Unknown Campus.

"I have a belief that the previous decongestions were not successful because of the approaches." - Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, Chief Executive Officer of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly.

A Kumasi High Court has sentenced a notorious armed robber, Dominic Afriyie, also known as GH, to life imprisonment for murder and an additional 120 years with hard labour on two counts of robbery

Preached at The Women of Fragrance Conference in Kumasi, Ghana on 8th March, 2025

The government should hand over the sanitation contract from Zoomlion to KMA and pay us the same amount. We'll manage waste in the Ashanti Region more effectively and bring in a skilled businessman to generate even greater profits. - Richard Ofori Agyeman, Mayor of Kumasi... (Hear more from this interview)

My request for the seized excavators from National Security was to help demolish the fire-ravaged stores at Adum Kejetia and not for any galamsey-related activity - Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi clarifies.

Preached at The Women of Fragrance Conference in Kumasi, Ghana on 8th March, 2025

We question and reject the report regarding the three buildings affected by the Adum fire, which states that the Kumasi mayor and his entourage plan to demolish them. Our team had no executive authority over that decision. As a result, we cannot understand how they came to that conclusion and can only assess the situation once our surveyors cross-check and confirm that the buildings indeed require demolition. - Opooman, Presiding Member of KMA.

Kumasi Mayor Promises to Lash Traders Selling In Prohibited Areas

I'll demolish all Adum Market fire-hit buildings. The traders, backed by the NPP, should stop wasting cement and money on repairs. - King Zuba, Kumasi Mayor

Decongestion in Kumasi can't happen overnight, and you shouldn't force it; sit down with the appropriate leaders, share your plans with them, and implement it properly a year later - Professor Ahadzi to Kumasi's new Mayor, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi.

Preached at The Women of Fragrance Conference in Kumasi, Ghana on 7th March, 2025

Preached at The Women of Fragrance Conference in Kumasi, Ghana on 7th March, 2025

Internet Drags Sam George for “R & L” Jokes After Meeting Kumasi Phone Repairer.

Seven military officers, including senior officers and a driver, have been remanded by the Suame District Court in connection with the alleged assault of some civilians, leading to the death of two victims

Victims of the recent devastating fire at Adum in Kumasi have rejected a donation of 1,500 bags of rice, 800 boxes of cooking oil, and soap provided by the Interior Minister and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Muntaka Mubarak.

Ashanti Regional Police Command is on a manhunt for Martin Amoah, also known as Augustine Amoah, alias "Baba Macho," who is suspected of being involved in the robbery and killing of a mobile money vendor in Kumasi

Two-story buildings housing several shops have been torched in a fire outbreak in the central business district of Adum in Kumasi.

Fire Outbreak Destroys Several Shops At Adum In Kumasi

Security forces have been deployed to Adum PZ in Kumasi following attempts by looters to steal from shops during a fire outbreak at a four-storey commercial building. Several suspects have been arrested as authorities work to maintain order. Amid the chaos, groups of individuals attempted to break into shops, taking advantage of the situation.

The Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has given the police administration end of March, 2025 to give an update of investigation over the confusion and violence during the council of state elections.

Completion of stalled Phase 2 of Kumasi Central Market, interest rates & e-levy. President of the Federation of Kumasi Traders, Nana Prempeh details the expectations of Kumasi traders of the 2025 budget.

Listen to Bishop Isaac Oti-Boateng as he teaches on The Gospel of Jesus Christ at The Art Of Evangelism Conference '25 in Fountain Of Life Cathedral, Ayeduase, Kumasi. I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:...

Listen to Bishop Isaac Oti-Boateng as he teaches on Ten (10) Facts of Evangelism Part 1 at The Art Of Evangelism Conference ’25 in Fountain Of Life Cathedral, Ayeduase, Kumasi. Be Blessed. Five Facts;1. God has intense Love for Sinners2. There’s No Other Name For Salvation3. We...

Listen to Bishop Isaac Oti-Boateng as he teaches on Ten (10) Facts of Evangelism Part 2 at The Art Of Evangelism Conference '25 in Fountain Of Life Cathedral, Ayeduase, Kumasi. Be Blessed. Five Facts;6. You must fulfil your Ministry7. You Must Present Yourself To Be Trained8. Go somewhere and...

A 27-year-old Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor, Patricia Nimako, has been shot and killed at Krofrom in the Ashanti region. The suspected armed robbers bolted with an amount of GH₵10,000 and mobile phones

Greetings Glocal Citizens! It's the eve of the Lunar New Year - the year of the Wood Snake, which in combination represent growth, flexibility, tolerance, wisdom, intuition, mystery, and cunningness with hints of furtiveness. These themes are a fitting context for this two-part conversation with Ghanaian-Brit, Akua Ofosuhene. Akua is an active and vocal plant medicine advocate and a psychedelic guide specializing in Psyliosibin (magic mushrooms) and Ayahuasca. Advising on intentions and integration she helps her clients get the most out of the psychedelic experience by teaching them other supporting healing modalities furthering healing and growth. She has spoken at the UK's largest psychedelic conference, Breaking Convention where she is also on the management board, Oxford University, UCL, Drug Science, Psychedelic Society UK, and at many other events and podcasts. As the founder of African Spiritual Practices Events and Retreats she will be facilitating her first Ayahuasca retreat in Ghana, with plants grown locally in Ghana, February 16-22, 2025. The podcast is no stranger to this sector, listen and learn more from mental health futurist, Sara Reed (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/sara-j-reed) and stay tuned for an upcoming conversation with writer and professor, Dr. Nicholas Powers about his newest work, Black Psychedelic Revolution (https://www.blackpsychedelicrevolution.com). Where to find Akua and register for the upcoming retreat? https://www.akuao.com/ On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/akuaofosuhene/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/akuaofosuhene/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/akua.ofosuhene.7/) On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@akua.ofosuhene) On X (https://twitter.com/AkuaOfosuhene/status/1861006456579133447) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@akua1969/featured) What's Akue reading? Addiction Expert, Gabor Maté (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabor_Mat%C3%A9) and his book Hold on to Your Kids (https://drgabormate.com/book/hold-on-to-your-kids/) Diane Benscoter (https://dianebenscoter.com) and Shoes of A Servant (https://dianebenscoter.com/books/) What's Akua watching? The Real Housewives (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Housewives) Other topics of interest: Who was Okomfa Anokye? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okomfo_Anokye) About Mampong (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mampong#:~:text=History,-See%20also:%20Asante&text=Agona%2DAkrofoso%2C%20often%20regarded%20as,Botaase%2C%20later%20known%20as%20Mampong) Gyetiase Village (https://ashantidevelopment.org/2024/11/ashanti-developments-museum-in-gyetiase/) Yaa Asantewaa War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Golden_Stool) A brief history of Denim Styles in the 1970s (https://www.denue.ca/blog/history-class/a-brief-history-denim-in-the-1970s) About Camden Lock Market (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden_Market) About Carnaby Street (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnaby_Street) A Punk Perspective (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jpcu.12698) Kirikou and the Sorceress (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirikou_and_the_Sorceress) Animated Film Social-economic Impacts of Ebola in West Africa (https://www.undp.org/africa/publications/socio-economic-impact-ebola-virus-disease-west-africa) EMDR - Rapid Eye Movement Therapy (https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/treatment/emdr-therapy) EFT Tapping (https://health.clevelandclinic.org/eft-tapping) African Perspectives on Igoba (https://www.iceers.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ENG_ICEERS_IBOGA_Phase-2.pdf) Creator of eutaptics® FasterEFT™, Robert Gene Smith (https://skillstochange.com/pages/meet-robert-g-smith?srsltid=AfmBOoqtgZt2x111Qsrm6jONzm3vrFbU9L8yQa54YEnZQU6MaLWd4GtP) Byron Katie and The Work (https://thework.com) Ayahuasca Plant Science (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqQmakP3ihA) The Ayahuasca Manifesto (https://doorofperception.com/wp-content/uploads/Ayahuasca-Manifesto_Anonymous_May-1st-2012.pdf) Special Guest: Akua Ofosuhene.

Ghana has a reputation for staging some of the most eccentric funerals in the world – boasting extraordinary displays of colour, dancing, deep rooted history, and a strong association with Ghanaian royalty. Hannah Ajala takes the listener on a compelling aural journey as she uncovers the stories behind this unique and complex tradition. In West Africa, end of life celebrations are a far cry from those in the Western world. Each funeral can take weeks or months to plan and they are often more lavish – and expensive - than weddings. Funerals are an essential part of paying respect to the departed. Hannah travels to the cultural capital of the country, Kumasi, to witness a Ghanaian funeral first hand. She delves into the significance of these ancient traditions: the dancing, the dress code, the burial and final funeral rites as well as the role played by the ‘talking drums'.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! It's the eve of the Lunar New Year - the year of the Wood Snake, which in combination represent growth, flexibility, tolerance, wisdom, intuition, mystery, and cunningness with hints of furtiveness. These themes are a fitting context for this two-part conversation with Ghanaian-Brit, Akua Ofosuhene. Akua is an active and vocal plant medicine advocate and a psychedelic guide specializing in Psyliosibin (magic mushrooms) and Ayahuasca. Advising on intentions and integration she helps her clients get the most out of the psychedelic experience by teaching them other supporting healing modalities furthering healing and growth. She has spoken at the UK's largest psychedelic conference, Breaking Convention where she is also on the management board, Oxford University, UCL, Drug Science, Psychedelic Society UK, and at many other events and podcasts. As the founder of African Spiritual Practices Events and Retreats she will be facilitating her first Ayahuasca retreat in Ghana, with plants grown locally in Ghana, February 16-22, 2025. The podcast is no stranger to this sector, listen and learn more from mental health futurist, Sara Reed (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/sara-j-reed) and stay tuned for an upcoming conversation with writer and professor, Dr. Nicholas Powers about his newest work, Black Psychedelic Revolution (https://www.blackpsychedelicrevolution.com). Where to find Akua and register for the upcoming retreat? https://www.akuao.com/ On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/akuaofosuhene/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/akuaofosuhene/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/akua.ofosuhene.7/) On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@akua.ofosuhene) On X (https://twitter.com/AkuaOfosuhene/status/1861006456579133447) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@akua1969/featured) What's Akue reading? Addiction Expert, Gabor Maté (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabor_Mat%C3%A9) and his book Hold on to Your Kids (https://drgabormate.com/book/hold-on-to-your-kids/) Diane Benscoter (https://dianebenscoter.com) and Shoes of A Servant (https://dianebenscoter.com/books/) What's Akua watching? The Real Housewives (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Housewives) Other topics of interest: Who was Okomfa Anokye? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okomfo_Anokye) About Mampong (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mampong#:~:text=History,-See%20also:%20Asante&text=Agona%2DAkrofoso%2C%20often%20regarded%20as,Botaase%2C%20later%20known%20as%20Mampong) Gyetiase Village (https://ashantidevelopment.org/2024/11/ashanti-developments-museum-in-gyetiase/) Yaa Asantewaa War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Golden_Stool) A brief history of Denim Styles in the 1970s (https://www.denue.ca/blog/history-class/a-brief-history-denim-in-the-1970s) About Camden Lock Market (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camden_Market) About Carnaby Street (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnaby_Street) A Punk Perspective (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jpcu.12698) Kirikou and the Sorceress (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirikou_and_the_Sorceress) Animated Film Social-economic Impacts of Ebola in West Africa (https://www.undp.org/africa/publications/socio-economic-impact-ebola-virus-disease-west-africa) EMDR - Rapid Eye Movement Therapy (https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/treatment/emdr-therapy) EFT Tapping (https://health.clevelandclinic.org/eft-tapping) African Perspectives on Igoba (https://www.iceers.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ENG_ICEERS_IBOGA_Phase-2.pdf) Creator of eutaptics® FasterEFT™, Robert Gene Smith (https://skillstochange.com/pages/meet-robert-g-smith?srsltid=AfmBOoqtgZt2x111Qsrm6jONzm3vrFbU9L8yQa54YEnZQU6MaLWd4GtP) Byron Katie and The Work (https://thework.com) Ayahuasca Plant Science (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqQmakP3ihA) The Ayahuasca Manifesto (https://doorofperception.com/wp-content/uploads/Ayahuasca-Manifesto_Anonymous_May-1st-2012.pdf) Special Guest: Akua Ofosuhene.

FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD - PART 3 BY REV. DR. JOSEPH BAAH OBENG

FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD - PART 4 BY REV. DR. JOSEPH BAAH OBENG

Season's Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week on the podcast, our first guest, Cordie Aziz is back with fresh insights from her work and life changes since our first conversation. Cordie, now a mother of three is Founder and Executive Director of Enviornment360 an NGO turned social enterprise that has successfully executed sustainable waste management projects in urban and coastal communities in Greater Accra and Kumasi. Cordie's achievements include creating of the first successful community plastic collection program in Accra; developing the first waste picker-run sorting center in West Africa; and successfully partnering with local and national agencies as the recycling coordinator for the city of Accra, to name a few. We recorded this conversation during the ramp up to their 10th anniversary celebration at their new headquarters. In this conversation, we catch up on how Cordie is designing her work-life balance with purpose, allowing her to continue to evolve as an entreprenuer while staying rooted in her new role as a working mother. Where to find Cordie? Check out the show notes (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/252) from her first appearance. Other topics of interest: Jackson State University (https://www.jsums.edu) GhScientific (https://ghscientific.com) About Australian Aid (https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/australian-aid-brochure.pdf) What is Verra (https://verra.org)? Special Guest: Cordie Aziz.

Le Ghana a connu hier, dimanche 8 décembre, une nouvelle alternance pacifique, la quatrième depuis l'an 2000. Et pour s'assurer que tout se passerait pacifiquement, le candidat du pouvoir a reconnu sa défaite et a appelé le vainqueur pour le féliciter. Pourquoi cette victoire de l'opposant John Dramani Mahama ? Et pourquoi une telle stabilité politique depuis 25 ans, sans troisième mandat et sans coup d'État ? Pierre Jacquemot a été ambassadeur de France à Accra. Il a publié La démocratie à l'épreuve aux éditions de l'Aube. Aujourd'hui, il est expert à la fondation Jean-Jaurès et répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : Est-ce que vous êtes surpris par cette victoire de l'opposant John Dramani Mahama? Pierre Jacquemot : Non, pas vraiment. D'abord parce que c'est une personnalité bien connue, déjà expérimentée et qui a un programme qui tient la route. Et puis surtout, c'est la démonstration pour moi de la vitalité de la démocratie ghanéenne, avec notamment le respect de l'alternance, puisque Mahama, qui vient d'être élu, remplace le président Akufo-Addo qui était de l'autre parti. Donc, on est dans un cas de figure où le Ghana, comme c'est le cas du Sénégal aussi d'ailleurs, démontre que la démocratie élective, électorale, peut être parfaitement respectée dans un pays africain.Et pourquoi les Ghanéens ont-ils préféré voter pour l'opposition ? Parce qu'on est dans une situation où le pays connaît une fatigue du modèle économique qui a été mis en place depuis un certain nombre d'années et qui se traduit aujourd'hui par une très forte inflation, ce qui est assez nouveau dans ce pays. On a même une inflation qui a atteint à la fin de l'année 2022 plus de 50 %, ce qui est évidemment considérable. Le cédi, qui est la monnaie locale, a chuté très très gravement, augmentant le coût des importations. Et puis enfin, on peut se demander si ce pays ne traverse pas ce que d'autres pays ont connu par le passé, une phase de malédiction du pétrole, de l'or, du cacao, de ses ressources d'exportation, avec toute une série de dérèglements, dont l'inflation, la chute de la monnaie, mais également des affaires de corruption qui ont marqué la fin de la période de Nana Akufo-Addo.Mais Nana Akufo-Addo n'avait-il pas réussi à ramener l'inflation de 50% à 23% par an ? Oui, mais ça reste très élevé, notamment comparé aux pays voisins. On pourrait d'ailleurs noter à cet égard que la zone franc, le franc CFA, qui est tellement décriée dans la région, lorsqu'on traverse une période difficile comme celle de la pandémie ou celle de la crise sur les approvisionnements en céréales du fait de la guerre en Ukraine, ces pays, je pense au Togo, au Bénin ou à la Côte d'Ivoire, les pays voisins ont mieux tenu le choc. Et le Ghana, qui se faisait fort, au début du mandat de Nana Akufo-Addo, de ne pas avoir recours au FMI, a été obligé de passer sous ses fourches caudines pour défaut de paiement depuis deux ans.Le Ghana était la deuxième puissance économique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest jusqu'à ce que la Côte d'Ivoire passe devant ces dernières années. Est-ce aussi un déclassement qui a compté dans le vote des Ghanéens ? Non, je ne pense pas. Je pense que ce qui a compté, c'est la question du pouvoir d'achat au quotidien, donc la baisse du pouvoir d'achat liée à l'inflation, mais également la question de l'emploi. Près d'un tiers des jeunes sont sans emploi, en tout cas sans emploi formel. Également, il y a une question de sécurité alimentaire, ce qui est relativement nouveau dans ce pays, avec un recours massif à des importations de plus en plus coûteuses.Vous qui avez été ambassadeur à Accra, comment expliquez-vous que ce pays, depuis 25 ans, soit beaucoup plus stable politiquement que ses trois voisins francophones : la Côte d'Ivoire, le Burkina Faso et le Togo ? Ce pays a une histoire singulière. Tout ce dispositif, les Ghanéens le doivent à Jerry Rawlings. C'est assez paradoxal puisque Rawlings est arrivé à la suite d'un coup d'État. Il a mis 20 ans à installer des institutions qui aujourd'hui font leurs preuves et garantissent le bon fonctionnement de la démocratie. Et puis il y a une autre réalité qui peut paraître paradoxale, c'est le poids relatif des chefferies coutumières. La colonisation britannique au Ghana était très différente de celle que la France a imposée en Côte d'Ivoire, par exemple, et les chefferies traditionnelles occupent encore un rôle important, en particulier l'Asantehene, qui est le roi des Ashanti, qui est installé à Kumasi, une personnalité exceptionnelle que j'ai eu le bonheur de connaitre, et qui joue un rôle régulateur, notamment dans la gestion des conflits intercommunautaires, par le truchement de l'écoute, de la recherche de compromis, de la responsabilisation, qui sont des données tout à fait exceptionnelles qu'on retrouve dans un pays comme le Ghana. Donc les institutions qui aujourd'hui font leurs preuves, j'en vois une très intéressante dans le programme de Mahama, c'est la place qu'il veut réserver aux femmes dans les nominations, puisque au moins un tiers de ces nominations doit être réservé à des femmes.Et l'ancienne ministre de l'Éducation, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, va devenir la vice-présidente du Ghana, ce sera la première femme du pays à accéder à ce poste ?Oui, c'est tout à fait révélateur, si vous voulez, de cette évolution. Et puis ce pays abrite aussi le secrétariat général de la zone de libre-échange continentale qui est un grand projet africain. Et le président Mahama, de son côté, veut poursuivre le travail engagé par son prédécesseur pour intensifier ce rôle du Ghana à l'échelle régionale, sinon à l'échelle continentale.À lire aussiGhana: John Mahama remporte la présidentielle, le candidat du parti au pouvoir reconnaît sa défaite

This week, Aebhric, John Clark and Emmanuel Acheampong discuss a new collaboration in Kumasi, Ghana. The College is creating a collaboration with Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to enhance medical education and training. They discuss the hospital's capabilities, the emergency department's operations, the triage system, and the potential for student placements and training initiatives. The discussion highlights the importance of building sustainable relationships and the shared challenges faced in healthcare across different regions. https://kath.gov.gh/ Takeaways • The visit aims to explore collaboration opportunities with Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. • The hospital has a wide range of departments, including emergency medicine. • The emergency department has evolved significantly over the years. • Triage is a critical component of patient flow in the emergency department. • There is a growing emphasis on training and certification for healthcare professionals. • The collaboration will provide advanced clinical experiences for students. • Building relationships is essential for successful partnerships in healthcare. • The hospital aims to implement BLS and ACLS training for all staff. • Future plans include establishing a sustainable relationship that benefits both organisations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Visit 04:04 Emergency Department Insights 09:12 Triage System and Patient Flow 11:31 Collaboration Opportunities and Student Placements 15:06 Training and Certification Initiatives 17:08 Future Plans and Sustainable Relationships 19:01 Advice for New Medical Professionals

Ep.218 Ibrahim Mahama was born in 1987 in Tamale, Ghana. He lives and works in Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale. Solo exhibitions include Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh (2024); Barbican Centre, London (2024); Kunsthalle Osnabrück, Germany (2023); Oude Kerk, Amsterdam (2022); Frac des Pays de la Loire, France (2022); The High Line, New York (2021); University of Michigan Museum of Art (2020); The Whitworth, The University of Manchester, UK (2019); Norval Foundation, Cape Town (2019); Tel Aviv Art Museum, Israel (2016); and KNUST Museum, Kumasi, Ghana (2013). He has participated in numerous group exhibitions including Desert X AlUla, Saudi Arabia (2024); Sharjah Biennial 15, UAE (2023); 18th International Venice Architecture Biennale, Italy (2023); the 35th Bienal de São Paulo, Brazil (2023); Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas (2021); Centre Pompidou, Paris (2020); 22nd Biennale of Sydney, Australia (2020); Stellenbosch Triennale, South Africa (2020); 6th Lubumbashi Biennale, Democratic Republic of the Congo (2019); Ghana Pavilion, 58th Venice Biennale, Italy (2019); Documenta 14, Athens and Kassel, Germany (2017); Broad Art Museum, Michigan State University (2016); Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Copenhagen and Holbæk, Denmark (2016); 56th Venice Biennale, Italy (2015); and Artist's Rooms, K21, Düsseldorf, Germany (2015). Mahama was also appointed Artistic Director of the 35th Ljubljana Biennale of Graphic Arts, Ljubljana (2023). In 2024, Mahama was selected for the inaugural Sam Gilliam award by the Dia Art Foundation and the Sam Gilliam Foundation, which includes the presentation of a public program at Dia in fall 2024. Photo credit: Carlos Idun-Tawiah White Cube https://www.whitecube.com/artists/ibrahim-mahama Sam Gilliam Award https://www.diaart.org/about/sam-gilliam-award Dia Art Foundation https://www.diaart.org/program/calendar/sam-gilliam-award-program-ibrahim-mahama-dia-talks-11212024/period/2024-11-02 Fruitmarket https://www.fruitmarket.co.uk/about-us/ Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam https://www.stedelijk.nl/en/events/artist-talk-ibrahim-mahama-en Ghana Remembers https://ghanaremembers.com/stories/people/ibrahim-maham-the-first-ghanaian-artist-to-win-the-inaugural-sam-gilliam-award-in-2024.html#google_vignette Barbican https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/event/ibrahim-mahama-purple-hibiscus Observer https://observer.com/2024/09/interview-ibrahim-mahama-artist-white-cube-exhibition/ Vennice Biennale https://www.labiennale.org/en/architecture/2023/force-majeure/ibrahim-mahama Institute for Humanity Activities https://www.humanactivities.org/en/iha-blank/sculpture-workshop-with-ibrahim-mahama/ Edinburgh Art Festival https://www.edinburghartfestival.com/event/ibrahim-mahamasongs-about-roses/ Wallpaper https://www.wallpaper.com/art/exhibitions-shows/ibrahim-mahama-tells-us-why-he-has-covered-the-barbican-in-pink-fabric Reiter Galleries https://www.reitergalleries.com/en/artists/ibrahim-mahama/ NYTimes https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/arts/design/ibrahim-mahama-artist-ghana-white-cube.html The Brooklyn Rail https://brooklynrail.org/2024/10/artseen/ibrahim-mahama-a-spell-of-good-things/ Bonhams https://www.bonhams.com/press_release/38679/ Burlington Contemporary https://contemporary.burlington.org.uk/reviews/reviews/ibrahim-mahama-songs-about-roses The Highline https://www.thehighline.org/art/projects/ibrahim-mahama/ Desert X AlUla https://desertx.org/dx/dx24-alula/ibrahim-mahama C& https://whitewall.art/whitewaller/best-of-new-york-exhibitions-ibrahim-mahama-janaina-tschape-and-more/ artnet https://news.artnet.com/art-world/ibrahim-mahamas-stunning-textile-installation-blankets-the-barbican-in-london-2476760 BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68846770 The Art Newspaper https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/08/23/saatchi-collection-ibrahim-mahama-auction-bonhams Whitewall https://whitewall.art/whitewaller/best-of-new-york-exhibitions-ibrahim-mahama-janaina-tschape-and-more/

Les éliminatoires CAN 2025Encore une victoire pour les Léopards, vainqueurs des Antilopes Walya d'Éthiopie à Dar es Salaam. La RDC sur sa lancée de la Côte d'Ivoire, conservera la tête du groupe H quel que soit le résultat de Guinée/Tanzanie. Groupe B, 6 points également pour le Maroc. 2 succès aussi pour l'Angola, dans une poule F où les Black Stars, accrochées hier par le Niger à Berkane, sont distancés. Après les incidents du stade Baba Yara de Kumasi, la Fédération ghanéenne risque des sanctions de la CAF.Encore des matches délocalisés, des nations privées de supporters faute de stades non conformes. Comores, Madagascar, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinée et Bénin entre autres, une inégalité de traitement qui persiste !Ligue des Nations, du répit pour les Bleus et DeschampsAprès la gifle reçue au Parc des Princes face à l'Italie (1-3), le sélectionneur a procédé à des remaniements payants. Mbappé et Griezmann sur le banc, Kolo Muani et Dembélé buteurs. Une défense rassurante, des lignes plus compactes. Manu Koné : match plein du milieu de la Roma, un des motifs d'espoir pour l'avenir ? Du côté des adversaires, Kevin De Bruyne a déploré que ses coéquipiers ne se soient pas suffisamment battus.Dans ce groupe 2 de la ligue A, l'Italie mène le bal. 2e victoire en trois jours, un match parfait face à la France vendredi, la Nazionale est-elle en train de remonter la pente ? Avec le talent des Tonali, Frattesi, Ricci et Calafiori, Luciano Spalletti a-t-il trouvé la bonne formule ? Peut-il compter sur un groupe compétitif pour les compétitions à venir ?Avec Annie Gasnier : Éric Rabesandratana, Patrick Juillard et Dominique Sévérac. Technique/réalisation : Matthieu Degueldre – David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

Les éliminatoires CAN 2025Encore une victoire pour les Léopards, vainqueurs des Antilopes Walya d'Éthiopie à Dar es Salaam. La RDC sur sa lancée de la Côte d'Ivoire, conservera la tête du groupe H quel que soit le résultat de Guinée/Tanzanie. Groupe B, 6 points également pour le Maroc. 2 succès aussi pour l'Angola, dans une poule F où les Black Stars, accrochées hier par le Niger à Berkane, sont distancés. Après les incidents du stade Baba Yara de Kumasi, la Fédération ghanéenne risque des sanctions de la CAF.Encore des matches délocalisés, des nations privées de supporters faute de stades non conformes. Comores, Madagascar, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinée et Bénin entre autres, une inégalité de traitement qui persiste !Ligue des Nations, du répit pour les Bleus et DeschampsAprès la gifle reçue au Parc des Princes face à l'Italie (1-3), le sélectionneur a procédé à des remaniements payants. Mbappé et Griezmann sur le banc, Kolo Muani et Dembélé buteurs. Une défense rassurante, des lignes plus compactes. Manu Koné : match plein du milieu de la Roma, un des motifs d'espoir pour l'avenir ? Du côté des adversaires, Kevin De Bruyne a déploré que ses coéquipiers ne se soient pas suffisamment battus.Dans ce groupe 2 de la ligue A, l'Italie mène le bal. 2e victoire en trois jours, un match parfait face à la France vendredi, la Nazionale est-elle en train de remonter la pente ? Avec le talent des Tonali, Frattesi, Ricci et Calafiori, Luciano Spalletti a-t-il trouvé la bonne formule ? Peut-il compter sur un groupe compétitif pour les compétitions à venir ?Avec Annie Gasnier : Éric Rabesandratana, Patrick Juillard et Dominique Sévérac. Technique/réalisation : Matthieu Degueldre – David Fintzel/Pierre Guérin.

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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Ever wondered what it's like to practice medicine on your own terms? Our latest episode takes you on an eye-opening journey through our current mission in Ghana, where we're setting up a mini clinic in Kumasi. But that's not all! This episode promises a rich mix of personal anecdotes, practical advice, and reflective conversations you won't want to miss.Things to expect in this episode:Touring Ghana and doing medical missions.Picking extra shifts to be able to take kids for camps.Long term relationship with patients for different medical specialties.Patient relationships when doing Locums.LINKS MENTIONED Our vacation last year in Ghana - https://youtu.be/o7CZerPiomESIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER!WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Have a question for the podcast?Text us at 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.com