The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received a preliminary report from a fact-finding mission dispatched to Latvia to investigate the death of Ghanaian student Nana Agyei Ahyia, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed. The disclosure was made following a meeting between the Minister and members of the deceased’s family at the Ministry of […]
The United Kingdom and Ghana have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Forest Governance, Markets and Climate (FGMC) programme, reinforcing their shared commitment to protecting forests, strengthening governance, and supporting forest-dependent communities. The agreement comes at a critical time for Ghana’s forests, which are central to biodiversity conservation, water security, livelihoods, and […]
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has held discussions with a delegation from Japan’s University of Tokyo on a proposed artificial intelligence and data science training programme for Ghanaian students. The discussions focused on the Resource Development in AI/Data Science for Africa’s Economic Growth Initiative, led by the Matsuo Laboratory of the University of Tokyo. The […]
The Ghana Health Service, with technical and strategic support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has led a multi-stakeholder exercise to validate two key national preparedness instruments aimed at strengthening Ghana’s response to public health emergencies. The validation exercise brought together the World Health Organization (WHO) Ghana Office, the African Field […]
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson has visited Zipline’s distribution center in Omenako, Eastern Region, to observe American innovation delivering life-saving medical supplies to hard-to-reach communities in Ghana via cutting-edge drone technology. The visit highlighted the enduring U.S.-Ghana collaboration in health security and technological advancement, exemplified by Zipline, an American robotics company designing, manufacturing, and operating […]
Sudan has called for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to be classified as a terrorist group and held accountable for its actions against Sudanese citizens. Khartoum pointed the finger at the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing the Gulf nation of providing funding and weapons to the group. Sudan made the appeal at the Russia-Africa […]
While some West African nations are choosing to cement old ties with France and others cultivate a new relationship with Russia, one country is trying to have the best of both worlds. As the 7 December attempted military coup in Benin collapsed, the rebels’ leader, Lt Col Pascal Tigri, made his discreet escape, apparently over […]
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Victor Emmanuel Smith, has formally presented his credentials to U.S. President Donald J. Trump, officially beginning his diplomatic mission in Washington, DC. The ceremony took place at the Oval Office of the White House, where Ambassador Smith was among 14 newly appointed envoys accredited to the United […]
Mr Tong Defa, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening the long-standing strategic partnership between China and Ghana, describing 2025 as a historic milestone in the bilateral relationship. He said 2025 marked the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the 25th anniversary of Ghana-China Friendship Association (GHACHIFA), the beginning of President John Dramani […]
Let me ask you a question, not as President, but as a student of history. Have you ever wondered why the story of Ghana never included the story of the Diaspora? When telling the story of Ghana, many are inclined to begin in 1821, with the formation of the British-ruled Gold Coast Colony. But that’s […]
