By Kwei Quartey Rather than fostering development, the workings of the oil industry in Ghana seem to be damaging communities and re-routing wealth out of the country. In 2007, substantial oil deposits were discovered in the Jubilee field off the coast of Ghana’s Western Region, and production began in 2010. As a result, Sekondi-Takoradi, the region’s coastal capital, has... Continue Reading
Undoubtedly, the fraud has shaken up the German (and to some degree European) academic world. Recent investigations indicate many more cases will be uncovered over the next several months. Where does the obsession with academic degrees come from? What are the loopholes in the system, and why they persist? Herr Professor Doktor Doktor, Your Table is Waiting Academic titles convey seriousness... Continue Reading
The German position with regard to intervention in Libya is marked by caution and hesitation. They will be criticized anyhow Scarred by the memories of being responsible for two world wars in the last century, Germany has always had serious psychological and internal problems with participating in UN peacekeeping and military missions. For decades, Germany did not participate at all,... Continue Reading
Fabian Neuen interviews a Frenchman who has spent the last eight years in Frankfurt, about his observations on life in Germany. Fabian Neuen: You are French but you have spent the last 8 years in Germany - how can this happen? Michel Dupont: I arrived in Germany in January 2003 to finish my studies in a private business school near Koblenz. I drove in with a friend, the town was in a state... Continue Reading
History Germany is a dream and a dream of a country. Looking back at history, the concept of modern Germany is a relatively new one. In ancient times, the Germanic barbarians were among the first people to stand up to the Roman Empire, which eventually settled its border along the river Rhine. For centuries, however, no unification of these tribes occurred. Instead, Germany found itself in a... Continue Reading
