http://bhlasen.com Online African news and discussion forum Reflections on Ghana nationhood, celebrating independence and a call for national reflection by Atta Addo, of the Ghana Youth Leadership Alliance (GYLA). http://bhlasen.com/article.php?id_art=25&id_top=92&id_reg=28 2007-03-08 21:58:23 National Commemorations March 6th marked the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence. It has been seen as a major landmark in the life of the West African nation probably due to the significance of a golden jubilee. The major event was an independence anniversary parade that drew guests from all over the world including over 20 African presidents. Many citizens, resident and abroad, are very proud of their country and are celebrating in earnest through parties, social gatherings, reflections, symposia and so forth. Others are lamenting the present state of the country, wondering if we should be celebrating it and how much we should spend on celebrating a landmark in our lives instead of investing in the present and future. http://bhlasen.com/article.php?id_art=23&id_top=92&id_reg=28 2007-03-07 18:24:27 National Commemorations We care about aid to Africa because it provides relief to the continent that is still plagued by poverty and hunger. However, in spite of all this aid -- and perhaps because of it -- there is nothing to show in terms of better conditions or self-sufficiency. In this brief article, Machaka proposes that such aid be eliminated. http://bhlasen.com/article.php?id_art=22&id_top=3&id_reg=4 2007-02-22 18:30:49 Aid and Assistance Some reflections on citizenship in light of recent news of Trevor Ncube, owner of 2 independent newspapers in Zimbabwe and the Mail & Guardian of South Africa, whose citizenship has been brought into question, now requiring the adjudication of a Zimbabwean court. http://bhlasen.com/article.php?id_art=21&id_top=73&id_reg=4 2007-01-05 08:50:03 Immigration On Brain Drain, a response to a recent public debate in Kenya's print media. http://bhlasen.com/article.php?id_art=20&id_top=73&id_reg=4 2007-01-01 18:21:13 Immigration A discussion of South Africa's political development in light of Thabo Mbeki's delivery of the 4th Annual Nelson Mandela Memorial Lecture. http://bhlasen.com/article.php?id_art=18&id_top=86&id_reg=50 2006-11-25 20:12:32 Philosophy A call for constitutional quotas for women in government -- In order for government policy to effectively serve women and society, it is necessary that women be involved in the development and implementation of these policies. http://bhlasen.com/article.php?id_art=17&id_top=64&id_reg=4 2006-11-19 21:27:46 Women This tagline used in the movie "V for Vendetta", and referencing The Bonfire Prayer that is traditionally used to commemorate Guy Fawkes Night, forms a fitting start to this discussion prompt on violence and revolutions http://bhlasen.com/article.php?id_art=16&id_top=83&id_reg=4 2006-11-05 00:51:20 Political Movements PW Botha, former head of state in South Africa, recently passed away. His death has provoked diverse responses, which all point to an underlying lack of closure on the subject of crimes committed under apartheid in South Africa. http://bhlasen.com/article.php?id_art=14&id_top=87&id_reg=50 2006-11-01 18:55:27 Leaders On Madonna's trip to Malawi and the adoption saga. Co-authored with Rangarirai Mlambo. http://bhlasen.com/article.php?id_art=12&id_top=3&id_reg=36 2006-10-28 13:25:50 Aid and Assistance