Since Ghana attained independence in 1957, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has remained a steadfast development partner, supporting the country through every phase of its political, economic and social transformation while promoting inclusive growth that “leaves no one behind.”  Ghana, situated along the Gulf of Guinea and recognised as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, has made significant progress over the decades.  However, the country continues […]

The Embassy of Germany in Ghana has reaffirmed its support for reforms within Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, backing efforts to build a modern, inclusive, and demand-driven system capable of meeting the evolving needs of industry and the labour market. The German Mission in Ghana was represented by the Deputy Head […]

President John Dramani Mahama, the African Union (AU) Champion for African Financial Institutions, has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the Africa Forward Summit, a high-level France-Africa partnership meeting.  A statement issued by the Presidency said the Summit organised by French President Emmanuel Macron had brought together African Heads of State, global business leaders, and international partners to […]

Trade relations between Ghana and Germany recorded significant growth in 2025, with total trade between the two countries rising by nearly 19 percent to a record €744.7 million, reflecting deepening economic and commercial cooperation. The latest figures were recently shared by the Embassy of Germany in Ghana, which highlighted the steady expansion of bilateral trade […]

Twenty-eight Ghanaian nationals, mostly young people, have been rescued and repatriated from Côte d’Ivoire after falling victim to what Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described as a sophisticated human trafficking network operating across borders. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the general public that twenty-eight (28) Ghanaian nationals, predominantly youth, who were victims […]

Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union (AU) to place the recurring xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa on the agenda of the Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the continental body. The Coordinating Meeting is scheduled for June 24 to 27, 2026, in El Alamein, Egypt. In a letter dated May 6, 2026, […]

The ECOWAS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting regional maritime security initiatives through stronger cooperation and coordinated action among member states.  Ambassador Dr Abdel-Fatau Musah, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security at the Ecowas Commission, said this at the Maritime Action Platform III Seminar in Accra.  The seminar is hosted by the Multinational […]