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26 Jul•2 min read
Opoku-Agyemang delivers keynote address at Sister Cities International 70th anniversary
Summary
Discover how city-to-city partnerships are being leveraged to drive sustainable economic development and strengthen international relationships.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang delivered a keynote address at the 70th anniversary of Sister Cities International in Washington
20 Jul•4 min read
Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say
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Diplomatic efforts are underway to persuade the United States to continue its support for the U.N. refugee agency amid considerations of
The Trump administration has been weighing a significant move regarding its relationship with the U.N. refugee agency, prompting a diplomatic
14 Apr•2 min read
Akandoh criticises Akufo-Addo over Agenda 111, promises completion of stalled hospitals
Summary
Akandoh slams Akufo-Addo's Agenda 111 - a new plan is in the works, but can they deliver?
Health Minister Akandoh has taken aim at the previous government's Agenda 111 hospital project, citing planning issues. The Minister promises a new approach to complete stalled hospitals - but what will that entail?
30 Jul•3 min read
Government unveils support package for children of officials killed in helicopter crash
Summary
The government's new support package for the children of officials lost in a helicopter crash includes significant provisions- but what exactly does
The Ghanaian government has unveiled a comprehensive support package for the children of state officials who died in a recent helicopter crash. This
7 Apr•3 min read
NPP behind every monumental agenda in Ghana - Miracles Aboagye
Summary
The NPP claims to be behind every monumental agenda in Ghana - but what does the data say?
Dennis Miracle Aboagye, Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, claims the NPP has driven every "monumental agenda" in Ghana. Aboagye highlighted NPP achievements across healthcare, education, and social intervention programmes - leaving Ghanaians to wonder about their impact.
25 May•3 min read
Go After Galamsey Financiers … AU Envoys Charge Mahama
Summary
Ghana may be importing water for domestic use in the future - if illegal mining financiers aren't stopped.
AU envoys have expressed concerns about water scarcity in Ghana and Africa. They are calling on the government to take action against those financing illegal mining activities - but what could happen if they don't?
5 Apr•7 min read
Kpando-Torkor Road Works Begin as Leaders Tout Development Drive
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Construction on the Kpando-Torkor feeder road has begun, with local leaders saying the project will boost trade, mobilit
Construction on the Kpando-Torkor feeder road has begun, with local leaders saying the project will boost trade, mobility and access to services.
24 Jul•4 min read
Xenophobia attacks: Mahama holds talks with Ramaphosa's Special Envoy
Summary
Discover the critical discussions held between President Mahama and South Africa's Special Envoy concerning the recent xenophobic attacks.
President John Dramani Mahama has engaged with South Africa's Special Envoy regarding recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. This discussion
24 Jul•4 min read
Mahama and Burundian counterpart hold bilateral meeting in Accra
Summary
Discover how the leaders of Ghana and Burundi are working together to tackle Africa's most critical challenges.
President John Dramani Mahama and Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye held a bilateral meeting in Accra during the African Union Extraordinary
16 Jul•4 min read
Volta Minister reaffirms media partnership ahead of Mahama's regional tour
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Ahead of President Mahama's visit, the Volta Regional Minister emphasized the media's vital contribution to the region's progress.
Volta Regional Minister James Gunu met with journalists to discuss their partnership in regional development. This comes as President John Dramani
27 May•2 min read
Amb. Dr Samuel Ben Owusu calls for urgent action on Ghana's water security
Summary
Ghana's water resources are at risk - what actions can be taken to ensure long-term sustainability?
Samuel Ben Owusu has urged the government to act quickly on water assurance policies. He spoke at the Africa Day Celebration Leadership Summit in Accra - but what threats are endangering water bodies across the country?
17 Mar•2 min read
Unemployed graduates with disabilities threaten nationwide protest over job crisis
Summary
Why are unemployed graduates with disabilities threatening a nationwide protest?
Unemployed graduates with disabilities in Ghana are planning a nationwide protest. They are demanding the government address the job crisis they face - or face the consequences.
2 Aug•4 min read
Ablakwa meets Jamaican Foreign Minister ahead of Mahama's historic state visit
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Discover the key discussions between Ghana and Jamaica's foreign ministers as they pave the way for a significant state visit.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, met with Jamaican Foreign Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith in Kingston ahead of
17 May•3 min read
Aid model has failed - Ghana pushes global development reset at OECD Summit in Paris
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Ghana calls for a global development reset - but can the "Accra Reset" initiative truly change the landscape?
Ghana is advocating for a significant reset in global development at an OECD summit in Paris - citing concerns about declining aid and rising debt. The "Accra Reset" initiative aims to reshape development cooperation - but what does this mean for the future?
30 Jul•4 min read
Ghana, Gabon enter new phase of strategic cooperation
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A recent state visit between Ghana and Gabon has laid the groundwork for enhanced cooperation, sparking interest in what this could mean for
Ghana and Gabon are exploring new avenues for collaboration following a high-level state visit. This move signals a potential shift in their
1 Apr•2 min read
Ghana's dependence on foreign aid affecting national decisions - Dr. Opuni-Frimpong
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A former council secretary warns that Ghana's reliance on foreign support is impacting national decision-making, but how?
Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong has voiced concerns about Ghana's reliance on foreign aid. He suggests this dependence affects the nation's capacity to make independent choices - but what kind of choices?
8 Apr•4 min read
Benin's Finance Minister Wadagni seeks his own mandate in election
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Benin's Finance Minister is expected to win the presidential election - but can he keep the country safe?
Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the frontrunner in a presidential election amid rising jihadist attacks. Wadagni promises continuity from the outgoing president - but the stability of the country is at stake.