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Author Biography: Lin Abdul Rahman

Lin Abdul Rahman is a Journalism student with a minor in Human Rights at Laurier Brantford. She is originally from Malaysia and now calls Canada home. She used to study architecture in Malaysia and Australia before discovering her real passion for writing in Canada. Lin is currently the Opinion Editor for The Sputnik and a Youth Representative of the Canada Malay Association.

Preferential treatment v. currying favours

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by Lin Abdul Rahman September 19, 2011

I promised myself I would never knowingly take advantage of the preferential – if not at least differential – treatment foreigners receive in Ghana. Even though I fall into the rather ambiguous category of a dark-skinned obruni, I have, on occasion, been given more attention or faster service than usually afforded to locals. I can’t [...]

Tagged as: CIDA, Hospital, malaria, PEF, Preferential Treatment

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Funeral of Kumasi’s late Chief of Imam

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by Lin Abdul Rahman July 26, 2011

The late Sheikh Imran Musah served as the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam for nine years before succumbing to diabetes at age 67. He was remembered for his dedication in promoting education as a means of fighting poverty and also his love for football. An official ceremony was held on July 3 at the Kumasi Central [...]

Tagged as: Ashanti, Chief Imam Funeral, CIDA, PEF

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Do the Adowa!

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by Lin Abdul Rahman July 25, 2011

Adowa is a traditional dance unique to the Ashanti region of Ghana. It’s common to see performances of Adowa at formal ceremonies with the accompaniment of Kete drummers. Adowa dancers perform shirtless, wrapped only in traditional Lapa cloths. Their movements are said to mimic the antelope, which is called adowa in Twi. An Adowa dancer [...]

Tagged as: Adowa, CIDA, Ghanaian traditional dance, neo-natal care, PEF, Suntreso Hospital

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New neo-natal facilities for Kumasi’s newborns

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by Lin Abdul Rahman July 22, 2011
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For every 1000 babies born alive in Ghana, 48 are expected to die. Five years ago, that number would have been far higher but infant mortality rate in the country has been steadily dropping since 2006. Thanks to improvements in neo-natal care and immunization coverage, Ghana’s newborns now face a better chance of survival. Kumasi [...]

Tagged as: CIDA, MDG 5, neo-natal care, PEF

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Wedding Shower at the Kumasi Central Mosque

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by Lin Abdul Rahman July 22, 2011

Last Sunday I had the opportunity to attend a Muslim wedding ceremony in the zongo surrounding the Kumasi Central Mosque. The ceremony involves the bride reciting verses from the Quran with the guidance of a Mallam (religious teacher). During the recitation, guests and family members offer gifts of cash to the bride. The groom was [...]

Tagged as: CIDA, Ghana, Islam, Muslim, PEF, Wedding

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Republic Day Lake Jam

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by Lin Abdul Rahman July 17, 2011

While Canucks celebrated Canada Day, Ghana turns 54 years old on July 1, 2011. Luv FM’s twi platform, Nyhira FM collaborated with the Ghana Tourism Board, the Bosumtwi District Assembly and Platinum Consult to celebrate this auspicious day at one of Ghana’s most famous tourist attractions. Located approximately 30km south-east of Kumasi, Lake Bosumtwi is [...]

Tagged as: CIDA, Ghana, human rights, PEF, Republic Day

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Islamic Schools in Ghana – Educating a minority

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by Lin Abdul Rahman July 16, 2011
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There is no clear consensus on the exact number of Muslims in Ghana; according to official government census, Muslims make up approximately 15.9 percent of the population. The Coalition of Muslim Organizations and the CIA World Factbook, however, say the more accurate figure is 30 percent. Whatever the exact number may be, Muslims are undoubtedly [...]

Tagged as: CIDA, education, Muslim, PEF

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Save Our Women International push for safe sex and abortions at Juaben Senior High School

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by Lin Abdul Rahman July 14, 2011

Premarital sex, pregnancies out of wedlock and abortions are taboo subjects that carry a lot social stigma in Ghana. As a result, teenagers often engage in unsafe sex due to lack of knowledge and expose themselves to sexually transmitted infections. Pregnant girls usually resort to traditional remedies to get rid of unwanted pregnancies, putting their [...]

Tagged as: CIDA, Ghana, PEF, safe sex

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Separate Garbage and School

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by Lin Abdul Rahman July 14, 2011

The Obiri Yeboah Primary School in Kumasi is located adjacent to a garbage disposal site managed by Zoom Lion, a private company contracted by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA). About 2 years ago, the wall separating the school from the site was accidentally knocked down by one of Zoom Lion’s garbage trucks. This accident has [...]

Tagged as: CIDA, Garbage, PEF, School

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Dine and Drive – a Ghanaian take on the Drive-Thru

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by Lin Abdul Rahman June 29, 2011
Thumbnail image for Dine and Drive – a Ghanaian take on the Drive-Thru A head porter selling plantain chips near Luv FM on Osei Tutu II Boulevard in Kumasi

In Ghana, the banana is eclipsed by its larger, more fibrous cousin, the plantain. It is one of Ghana’s main cash crops and a large portion of it is consumed locally. It is also a staple in Ghanaian diet. Virtually every restaurant that I have been to in Kumasi serves fufu, a local dish made [...]

Tagged as: CIDA, Ghana, PEF, Plantain, Traffic

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