Ghana
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | May 30th, 2001 | Trackback
The May 9 soccer stampede that killed some 120 fans in Accra is a tragic reminder of the need to weigh safety conditions when attending sporting events. It was the third deadly incident in a month in Africa’s soccer stadiums (the other two occurred in South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo), although such tragedies are more linked with soccer in general than soccer in Africa. Similar incidents have occurred in Europe and Latin America, and given the fanaticism of soccer fans around the world could happen again. Try to be sure you have a clear path to an exit, and be prepared to leave at the first sign of trouble.
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Ghana
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | May 30th, 2001 | Trackback
An indigenous ethnic group in Accra called the Ga bans drumming or noisemaking from mid-May to early June each year, and this ban has been challenged by some churches on the grounds that it violates their right to freely practice their own religion, which may involve drumming. Skirmishes have occurred because of this conflict and the potential for further violence exists. Unless planning to worship, avoid churches, especially on Sunday mornings when drumming celebrations may occur.
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