Trade Minister Urges Local Sourcing For AfCFTA Benefits
Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister of Trade, has urged heavy-duty automotive firms in Ghana to source local components to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
“To trade under AfCFTA, you must prioritise locally sourced materials, including tyres and batteries, ... Read More
Ramaphosa Says Trump Visit Successful Despite Tension
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his visit to the White House Wednesday was a "a great success" even though a confrontation during the meeting with President Donald Trump over allegations of genocide garnered the most attention.
"We've been able to ... Read More
Britain Hands Over Control of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The British government signed a deal on Thursday to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after a last-minute injunction following a challenge in court by two Chagossian women was lifted by a judge.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the decision ... Read More
Nigeria Ruling Party Endorses Tinubu For 2027 Election
Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress has endorsed President Bola Tinubu to run for a second and final term in office. The announcement came Thursday during a party summit in Abuja, marking the second anniversary of Tinubu’s presidency.
The 73 year ... Read More
European Union Experts Praise Ghana’s 2024 Elections
The European Union (EU) Election Expert Mission has praised Ghana for the peaceful and credible conduct of its 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, describing the overall electoral process and outcome as “positive” in its final report.
Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly, EU Ambassador ... Read More
Trump Ambushes S African Leader With Claim of Afrikaners Bei...
A meeting meant to soothe tensions between the US and South Africa instead spiralled as President Donald Trump put his counterpart on the defensive with claims that white farmers in his nation were being killed and "persecuted".
On Wednesday, a week ... Read More
Deepening China-Africa Infrastructure Cooperation For Shared...
H.E. Tong Defa - Chinese Ambassador to Ghana
There is a famous saying about development in China: “To get rich, build roads first.” This indicates the vital role of infrastructure construction in economic development.
China’s infrastructure was still weak 30 years ago. ... Read More
UN Calls For Stronger Action on Global Maritime Security
The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says "without maritime security, there can be no global security.” He was addressing a meeting of the UN Security Council during with a debate on maritime issues.
Guterres stressed all the facets of life ... Read More
Ramaphosa Aims to Salvage Relationship With Trump in White H...
U.S. President Donald Trump will host South Africa's leader at the White House on Wednesday for a meeting that might be tense after Trump accused the country's government of allowing a “genocide” to take place against minority white farmers.
South Africa ... Read More
World Health Organization in Financial Crisis After US Withd...
The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a shortfall of $1.7 billion over the next two years, Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in Geneva on Monday.
The WHO’s financial crisis was prompted by the withdrawal of the United States and ... Read More