The sanctions – which include restrictions on US exports, arms sales and financial assistance to Sudan will stay in place for at least a year. Only humanitarian assistance will not be affected by the sanctions. Sudan’s army leader General Abdel Fattah al Burhan and his former deputy and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) chief Mohamed Dagalo […]
Both sides of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have committed to disarming and disengaging their alleged proxies. But there are dozens of non-state armed groups active in the region and it’s not clear whether all of them will adhere to the ceasefire. Just hours before the deal was signed, one of them, […]
Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC is considering Ghana as a possible location for a new electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant, following recent high-level discussions aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a post on on Facebook on June 26, 2025, stated that the company had […]
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has warned that the country could face a visa ban from the United States due to a high rate of visa overstays, particularly among Ghanaian students. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, June 26, Mr Ablakwa revealed that the United States government has formally expressed concern […]
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the high number of armed conflicts in the world, and called on member states to remain committed to their responsibility to protect against violence. “We are witnessing the highest number of armed conflicts since the end of the Second World War,” Guterres said during a speech to the […]
Ghana and Canada have signed an air transport agreement intended to commence direct flights between Canada and Ghana as early as 2026. The Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat, who disclosed this in an interview with the Daily Graphic ahead of this year’s Canada Day celebration which the high commission would observe in Ghana […]
Four out of every 10 children worldwide will reside in Africa by 2050, UNICEF Ghana has said. Describing this as a significant shift, UNICEF Ghana said it presented an unparalleled opportunity, demanded renewed commitment and joint accountability from all partners and global leaders to invest in the continent’s youngest generation. This was contained in a […]
An inter-ministerial committee meeting between Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire is underway in Accra to see to the full execution of an interconnection project to enhance electricity exchanges and infrastructure development between the two countries. The three-day engagement, which is being held among the Ministers of Energy of Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire as well as technical […]
President John Mahama has engaged with international health leaders in Brussels to reinforce Ghana’s commitment to global immunisation efforts. The meetings were a prelude to the GAVI Vaccine Alliance pledging conference held in Brussels yesterday. The President held discussions with the Chair of the GAVI Board, José Manuel Barroso, who expressed appreciation to President […]
President John Mahama has arrived in Brussels as a leading advocate for the GAVI Vaccine Alliance’s replenishment efforts, aiming to secure critical funding to immunise millions of children worldwide. The Ghanaian leader is participating in the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through Immunisation, co-hosted by the European Union, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, […]
