The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), Dr Frederick Appoh, has disclosed that the European Commission has approved a €20 million grant to support the Tema–Mpakadan Railway Signalling Upgrade project under the European Train Control System (ETCS Level 1). The Tema–Mpakadan railway line, commissioned in 2024 at a cost of US$449 […]
The Ghanaian Ambassador for Shea Butter, Hamamat Monita, has disclosed plans to expand her range of shea butter products into Ethiopia as part of a broader strategy to empower women economically and create sustainable jobs. She made the announcement during a meeting with Asaye Alemayehu (PhD), Acting Head of Mission at the Embassy of the […]
The Ambassador of Egypt to Ghana, Wael Fathy has reaffirmed his country’s readiness to share expertise with Ghana across key security areas to strengthen national stability and enhance border protection. The assurance followed a high-level courtesy visit to Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, during which Ambassador Fathy highlighted Egypt’s experience in counterterrorism, border […]
The High Commissioner of Australia to Ghana, Berenice Owen-Jones has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to supporting Ghanaian women in agriculture with essential tools and partnerships aimed at boosting food security and improving livelihoods. She reiterated Australia’s support through research partnerships, knowledge exchange, and practical initiatives targeting climate-resilient farming and smallholder farmers across Ghana and other […]
Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been released from detention in the United States following a judicial order. The development was confirmed in a press release dated April 8, 2026, issued by his legal representatives Minkah-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline & Partners, acting on behalf of Mr. Ofori-Atta. According to the statement, Mr. Ofori-Atta was released […]
Ghana and Czech Republic have held political consultations aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across key sectors, including security and broader reforms within the United Nations. The consultations took place on April 1, 2026, in Prague, bringing together a delegation from Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Deputy Minister James Gyakye Quayson […]
The Palestinian Embassy in Ghana has urged the international community to impose sanctions and legal action against Israel over a new law permitting the death penalty for some Palestinian detainees. Mr. Ahmed Abu Dalfa, Charge d’Affaires of the Palestinian Embassy, said the legislation violated international law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, and warned that continued global inaction was emboldening further abuses. He made […]
The Acting Head of Mission at the Embassy of Ethiopia in Ghana, Asaye Alemayehu, has highlighted the importance of peacebuilding, capacity development, and strengthened Ethiopia–Ghana relations during a graduation ceremony for Ethiopian trainees in Accra. The event, held at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra, marked the successful completion of a peacekeeping […]
President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Christina Koch, a crew member of the historic Artemis II, describing her journey as a moment of pride for Ghana following revelations of her academic ties to the University of Ghana. Koch, who is part of the four-member crew travelling around the Moon, became the first woman to journey […]
The Economic Community of West African States has appointed former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to lead its Election Observation Mission for the upcoming presidential elections in Benin scheduled for April 12, 2026. The appointment marks a significant regional assignment for the Ghanaian statesman and underscores continued confidence in his leadership in electoral diplomacy. […]
