quick update

Apologies for not blogging these past few weeks--I've been very busy with my new research project in Accra. I've been back in Ghana for about two weeks, but I'll definitely post about Cote d'Ivoire later this week, and then hopefully get back to more regular Ghana posting.

I don't currently have much time to write about recent Ghana news events, but the creation of a Constitutional Review Commission a couple weeks ago has generated a stir around Accra. Basically, the Commission will be re-evaluating the 1992 Constitution, a process that they promise will include the viewpoints of ordinary Ghanaians. Even the cab drivers have been giving me their two cents on Parliamentary oversight of the executive. More on this later.

Cote d'Ivoire

I am currently safe and sound in Accra, but will be travelling to Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire early tomorrow morning. I may or may not have reliable Internet access, but I'll be sure to post updates and photos as soon as I can!

Also, the harmattan (desert winds from the Sahara) is blowing through Accra right now. Lots of haze in the sky and towards late afternoon the sun shines a pinkish red through the haze. Very dry and dusty.

Maximum warp. Punch it.

Leaving for the airport in 5.5 hours. See you in West Africa.

[In case you don't know the origin of this post's title, this video will explain. Note to readers receiving my posts by e-mail: sometimes the videos don't go through via email.]