Former President Jimmy Carter, a peanut farmer and Georgia state governor before becoming president, has died at the age of 100. When Carter took the oath of office as president of the United States on January 20, 1977, he promised a “government as good as its people.” He presided over four turbulent years. Rising inflation […]
The Forces Vives platform of Guinea, which includes parts of the opposition and civil society, has announced that it will no longer recognize the authority of the military junta starting December 31, 2024. This date was initially set as the end of the transition period promised by the military following the 2021 coup. However, the authorities have […]
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa — who is chairing SADC — has said the regional bloc is ready to assist troubled Mozambique engulfed in post-election violence that has claimed more than 100 lives of protesters, according to human rights organizations. South Africa calls for dialogue in the former Portuguese colony, where the opposition is claiming its […]
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has been declared the winner of the Financial Institution of the Year-Africa category at the Africa Sustainability Awards. The landmark achievement was awarded to EBID by the Advisory Board of the African Sustainability Awards in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). A […]
The Diplomatic Corps in Ghana has lauded Vice-President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate for the 2024 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for his statesmanship and respect for democratic values, following his early concession to President-elect John Dramani Mahama. Dr Bawumia surprised both the nation and the international community by conceding and congratulating Mr Mahama […]
The Italian government has announced the appointment of Laura Ranalli as its new Ambassador to Ghana, Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata, Italy’s leading news agency reports. She succeeds Ambassador Daniela d’Orlandi and brings with her an illustrious diplomatic career spanning over two decades. orn in Avezzano, Italy, on 21 June 1976, Ambassador Ranalli graduated with honours […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has trained over 30 indigenous Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing them with digital business tools and skills to enhance their growth. The training was part of the third edition of UNDP’s ‘Nimdie Series’—an MSME Business Clinic Session. It was on the theme, “Digital Marketing: A Transformative […]
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest aviation group and a SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is excited to announce partnering with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for the establishment of Air Congo. The DRC government will hold a 51% majority stake, while Ethiopian Airlines will retain 49% share, and manage the […]
The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat, has expressed concerns over the delayed payments owed to international companies by the outgoing government. Speaking during a meeting with President-Elect John Dramani Mahama in Accra on Friday, High Commissioner Montrat warned that the issue could tarnish Ghana’s international reputation and discourage future investments. “I do think […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia should have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier and been better prepared for the war. In his end-of-year press conference on Thursday, Putin said, with hindsight, there should have been “systemic preparation” for the 2022 invasion, which he refers to as a “special military operation”. Russia seized […]
