The Government of Ghana has formally initiated discussions with the family of Guinea’s first President, Ahmed Sékou Touré, to take possession of, renovate, and preserve the former residence of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in Conakry, which has fallen into a state of disrepair. The move follows the Vice President’s official visit to Guinea for the […]
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has bid farewell to Mr Tong Defa, the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, at the end of his almost two-year duty tour of the country. The Vice President acknowledged Ghana’s longstanding relationship with China and thanked the Chinese Ambassador for his service and contributions to strengthening the co-operation between the two countries. She cited the zero-tariff agreement and his efforts in securing two grants for the […]
Delta Air Lines has been named the top on-time airline in North America by aviation analytics company, Cirium, for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition reflects the airline’s commitment to safety, reliability and service, a release from Kingdom Consult Concepts copied to Ghana News Agency, said. “Delta’s 2025 performance topped all North American carriers, with […]
Togo has arrested and extradited Burkina Faso’s former leader to his home country, after authorities in Ouagadougou accused him of plotting to kill his successor. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba – who came to power in a coup in 2022 before himself being overthrown by Ibrahim Traoré eight months later – is accused by the current regime […]
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has told the BBC he will not contest the results of Thursday’s election in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary and has instead urged his supporters to take to the streets to peacefully protest. Speaking to the BBC from hiding, he said he would continue to stand […]
The U.S. Embassy in Accra has announced the opening of thousands of additional non-immigrant visa appointment slots for Ghanaians, encouraging prospective travellers to apply early as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States will co-host with Canada and Mexico. The development comes amid heightened public attention to U.S. visa […]
Cenpower Generation Limited, owner of Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP) has hosted a high-level Japanese delegation led by Ms. Ayano Kunimitsu, the Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Hiroshi Yoshimoto, the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana. The visit, which took place at the KIPP site. underscored growing bilateral cooperation between Ghana and Japan in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The […]
A delegation from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has expressed high confidence in the safety protocols at the Tema and Takoradi ports following the conclusion of a three-day assessment of Ghana’s maritime security infrastructure. The inspection, conducted in collaboration with the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) under the USCG’s International Port Security (IPS) Program, serves […]
Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Mr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the signing of a US$30 million grant agreement with the Government of the People’s Republic of China to support the construction of the Damongo University in the Savannah Region. The grant agreement was signed as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, with […]
Pressure group Arise Ghana has announced plans to stage a protest at the United States Embassy in Accra tomorrow, demanding the extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana over what they describe as his evasion of justice. Speaking on JoyNews, a founding member of the group, Selorm Dzramado, said the protest is aimed […]
