This section is the repository for a series of ongoing essays and stories that I have found interesting to read and, on occasion, found time to write. Consider this food for thought or rather rants if you will.

Recent articles:

The Nigerian Elections, A matter of Confidence
by Elizabeth Ohene
Deputy Editor African Programming, BBC World Service

Reflections on the return to democracy in Nigeria.  From a presentation delivered to the Royal Society of Africa

In the Public Eye
by Elizabeth Ohene
Deputy Editor of African Programming, BBC World Service

A few thoughts on the difficulties faced by African journalists in their daily work and some comments on the different attitudes prevalent in  A version of this talk was delivered at the inaugural meeting of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists in November 1998 at Harvard University