The history of the trans-Atlantic slave trade creates some unexpected links between West Africa and Europe. One of those joins Ghana and the Netherlands. If someone mentions the Netherlands to you today, what comes to your mind? Amsterdam, a great European capital, laced with canals and full of traditional charm? Friendly people with a reputation […]
Read MoreAFRICA: Ghana tries to return to the skies
For the third time since gaining independence in 1957, Ghana is moving to create its own airline. There are major implications for West Africa if it succeeds. Ghana is taking a third shot at establishing a national airline. A member of the government’s aviation ministry went public with that word last week at Kotoka International […]
Read MoreA grand tour of Africa? Yes
With a huge impetus from the African Union, an epic journey covering the length of the Mother Continent is going to become a practical reality in 2018. Back in the 1600s, when Europeans were busily “discovering” lands already populated by peoples of color, well-to-do families would send their kids on on a journey through Europe […]
Read MoreAfrica: The Brazilian Connection
The flow of culture between The Mother Continent and South America’s largest country runs both ways. Wherever you set foot there and for as long as you live, Africa will always find ways to amaze and surprise you. The latest surprise to me came as I was preparing information on a nine-day tour next year […]
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