Ghana and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education, focusing on digital skills and sustainability. The agreement, signed between Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), aims to promote inclusive, high-quality education and equip Ghanaian youth with essential […]
A peacebuilding and governance initiative is yielding positive results, empowering local communities, fostering social cohesion, and deepening trust and local governance in parts of the Upper East Region. As a result of the project, some community members and local representatives in the Garu, Bongo, and Bawku West Districts have reported renewed trust in local authorities, […]
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry of Ghana is making significant strides toward the smooth implementation of the Ghana–UK Trade Partnership Agreement (TPA), following strategic discussions with high delegation from the United Kingdom. The talks identified three priority areas critical to unlocking the full benefits of the agreement. These include revitalizing the Ghana–UK Business […]
Ghana and Nigeria have called for calm in the wake of recent tensions stemming from a statement made by a Nigerian national that went viral on social media. The statement, attributed to Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, a Nigerian national who claimed to be an Igbo king in Ghana, sparked outrage among some Ghanaians, leading to protests […]
A senior United Nations official has called on the Security Council to back peace operations as essential tools of diplomacy, warning that a growing “trust deficit” is hampering conflict resolution efforts across the globe. Addressing the Council on behalf of the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, UN Assistant Secretary-General for […]
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has announced he will run for a fourth term in October’s election. In a statement, the 83-year-old said his health was not an issue and his candidacy was driven by a need to “preserve national stability amid ongoing security and economic challenges”. Ouattara argues a new constitution approved in 2016 […]
The African Union’s 13th High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance has officially opened in Accra, uniting voices across the continent to advance the 2025 theme: “Justice, Rights, Reparations and State Building.” Hosted under the auspices of the African Governance Architecture and Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA), the Dialogue has drawn AU member states, […]
While global hunger is showing signs of decline, a new United Nations report highlights a troubling trend in Africa, where hunger continues to rise. According to the report, an estimated 512 million people worldwide will remain undernourished by the end of the decade, 60% of them in Africa. UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark […]
The Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS) has honoured Ambassador Jane Gasu Aheto, the acting Head of Mission at Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, for her outstanding performance and leadership during decades of service to the country. Ambassador Aheto secured the recognition as the Director, Legal and Treaties Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign […]
Ghana and France have signed a bilateral agreement to officially grant Ghana debt relief under the country’s external debt restructuring programme. France becomes the first country within the Paris Club framework to grant Ghana this relief after the country underwent a debt restructuring exercise caused by unsustainable levels post COVID-19. While expressing gratitude at the […]
