Travelling through northern Ghana, this author once stopped in a small community after a long journey. Despite the day’s heat and the demands of daily life, residents welcomed visitors with warm smiles, easy laughter and an eagerness to share stories about their hopes for the future. It was a simple encounter, yet it captured something […]
Ghana and Rwanda have reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, remembrance, and the prevention of genocide through the unveiling of two monuments at Burma Camp in Accra. The event, organised jointly by the Ghana Armed Forces and the Rwandan High Commission, marked the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It brought together government officials, […]
The World Bank has approved a US$300 million financing package to support Ghana’s implementation of the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) Project. The project is expected to support the Government’s efforts to eliminate the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027 through targeted investments in educational infrastructure, improved […]
Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister has expressed confidence that the global campaign for reparatory justice for Africans and people of African descent is nearing a major breakthrough. He cited unprecedented international support and concrete actions taken by governments, faith institutions and international organisations since the adoption of a landmark United Nations resolution […]
Prof. Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate and renowned Nigerian playwright, has cautioned against viewing slavery solely as a historical injustice, arguing that modern forms of enslavement continue to exist and must form part of ongoing conversations on reparatory justice. He said while the transatlantic slave trade remained one of the greatest crimes against humanity, contemporary manifestations […]
A delegation from Ghana’s Ministry of Transport has represented the country at the Africa Smart Mobility Forum in Prague, Czech Republic, where policymakers, industry leaders and mobility experts gathered to discuss innovative solutions for Africa’s transportation challenges. The Ghanaian delegation benefited from presentations and exchanges on smart mobility systems, urban transport planning, digital ticketing, fleet […]
The Republic of Congo has announced a scheduled evacuation of its citizens from June 22 to June 24 from South Africa as anti-migrant vigilante groups intensify hostile marches targeting undocumented foreign nationals. The communication was conveyed through the Embassy in accordance with authorisation from the government in Brazzaville, under emergency consular assistance and voluntary repatriation […]
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated that he had no reservations accepting the outcome of the 2024 general elections, which led to his transition from Majority Leader to Minority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament. He made the remarks during a courtesy call by a United States Congressional delegation on the Parliament of Ghana, […]
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for strengthened security cooperation between the United States and Ghana to prevent the spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel. He made the appeal during a courtesy call by a United States Congressional delegation to the Parliament of Ghana. The delegation was led by Congressman Vern Buchanan of Florida […]
Ghana’s Ambassador to Italy, Mona Quartey, represented Ghana at the presentation of Eni’s 2025 Sustainability Report in Rome, joining government officials, industry leaders and stakeholders to assess the energy giant’s approach to a just and sustainable energy transition. The Ambassador was accompanied by the Minister Counsellor for Political and Economic Affairs, Mrs. Hannah Sinnibah Fentuo, […]
