UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell expressed frustration over the slow pace of progress at the close of the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB62), urging countries to “go further, faster, and fairer” to keep the Paris Agreement goals within reach. Speaking at the closing plenary, Stiell struck a tone of urgency and disappointment. While […]
The Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Maher Kheir, has underscored the transformative power of writing, describing it as a timeless force that continues to shape cultures, connect people and drive social progress across civilisations. Speaking at a special seminar jointly organised by the Embassy of Lebanon and the School of Languages at the University […]
The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has approved Ghana’s Fourth Review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme, unlocking a significant $370 million disbursement that signals growing international confidence in the West African nation’s economic recovery efforts. The approval, announced by Ghana’s Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, represents the fifth tranche of funding under […]
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has opposed what he calls the “unilateral” higher trade tariffs imposed on his country by the US. US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would subject imports from South Africa to a new 30% tariff from 1 August. It is the only African state affected by his latest […]
The African Development Bank has signed a Letter of Intent with the Government to support the development of the Volta Economic Corridor, a transformative initiative under the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+). The agreement signed in partnership with the 24H+ Secretariat and the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), sets the stage for […]
The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Ghana, Rolf Olson, has reaffirmed his country’s unwavering commitment to mutual interests and strategic partnerships with Ghana, aimed at fostering development and prosperity for both nations. Speaking at the celebration of the United States’ 249th Independence Day in Accra last Thursday (July 3), Mr Olson said […]
The African Union, in partnership with ECOWAS and the German Development Agency (GIZ), has embarked on an urban resilience project aimed at strengthening the capacity of cities across West Africa to integrate climate and disaster risk considerations into their development planning. The initiative, dubbed: “Resilience Initiative Africa” was unveiled during a regional workshop in Accra, […]
Promoting agriculture must go hand in hand with the responsible use of natural resources, the Head of Cooperation, European Union Delegation to Ghana, Massimo Mina, has said. Speaking at a closing workshop on a project to ensure landscape and environmental agility across the nation, he explained that safeguarding natural assets was essential to ensuring that […]
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has expressed concerns about the erosion of international norms and the growing tendency of some powerful countries to unilaterally impose their own rules. In an interview with China Media Group (CMG), Sonko, who was in Tianjin for the 2025 Summer Davos, criticised US tariff hikes on its trade partners, emphasising […]
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi has given the assurance that India will further reinforce parliamentary ties with Ghana to strengthen the democracies of the two countries. He, thus, acknowledged the establishment of Ghana-India Parliamentary Friendship Society in Ghana’s Parliament. “I invite you to visit the new Parliament of India. You will be able […]
