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Burning Old Computers Threatens Ghana's Health

Ben Barber | Posted 05.17.2012

Read More: Toxic Chemicals, Recycling, Arsenic, Computers, Ghana, Pollution, Chromium, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, E-Waste, Green News
Ben Barber

Not far from the heart of one of Africa's biggest cities, Accra, Ghana, black clouds of toxic smoke rise from an outdoor recycling operation that is converting America's used computers into copper, gold and other useful materials.

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You Never Know Who Will You Be Faced With Meeting

J. Branson | Posted 03.09.2012

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J. Branson

You never know whom you are going to meet, but you should know who you are when you meet them. After a day of reflection in Accra questioning whether...

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Diminishing Returns for Obama's Summiteering?

William Bradley | Posted 05.25.2011

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William Bradley

American media, especially cable TV news, is moving more into infotainment mode, stuck on a few areas. Geopolitics has never been its strong suit, and political coverage is mostly focused on food fights.

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Obama In Ghana: 'Africa Not Separate From World Affairs'

Posted 05.25.2011

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(AP) ACCRA, Ghana — America's president and Africa's son, Barack Obama dashed with pride onto the continent of his ancestors Saturday, challengi...

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Obama Ghana Trip: 10,000 Police To Be Deployed

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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ACCRA, Ghana — Authorities in Ghana say they will deploy more than 10,000 police in this West African nation to boost security for President Bar...

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