Ministers of Justice in West Africa are to establish a platform to promote the rule of law, peace and security in the subregion. When ratified by member states, the platform will serve as a medium for the implementation of the Niamey Declaration to deepen the rule of law, promote peace and security and provide access […]
U.S. President Joe Biden acknowledged his own country’s vulnerabilities as he hosted a virtual Summit for Democracy that brings together world leaders, civil society and the private sector to “set forth an affirmative agenda for democratic renewal and to tackle the greatest threats faced by democracies today through collective action.” “In the face of sustained and alarming […]
As cases of COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant soar in South Africa, hospital officials monitoring the outbreak say patient reports offer compelling evidence the variant causes illness that is less severe than previous forms of the disease. “Most of the people we’re seeing are having mild or moderate form of COVID-19, and not the […]
The governments of Ghana and Guyana have signed a framework agreement on co-operation to actualise the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. The signing of the agreement, witnessed by the Vice-Presidents of Ghana and Guyana, is the culmination of several months of high-level collaboration between the two countries, including a three-day official visit to […]
Ghana and Norway have stressed their commitment to ensure a collective response to maritime security during their tenure on the UN Security Council. The Minister of National Security, Mr Albert Kan-Dapaah, and the Foreign Affairs Minister of Norway, Ms Anniken Huitfieldt, expressed the commitment when they launched the “Stable Seas Report on the Cost of […]
The United States (US) Government on Wednesday donated one million doses of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to Ghana through the COVAX facility. This brings to 5.2 million, the total number of vaccine doses Ghana has received from the US since September, this year. Mr Matthew Kyeremeh, Chairman of the Health Commodities Group for COVID-19 […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana will define Africa’s interest in the deliberations of the United Nations Security Council. He said Ghana would ensure that Africa’s voice “is heard loud and clear” and that matters affecting the continent would be well articulated on the Council. The President made the pledge when he opened the […]
Denmark Wednesday donated about 1. 5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Ghana through the COVAX facility. This forms part of close to 2.1 million vaccines doses Denmark has allocated to Ghana, making it an important supporter of Ghana’s ongoing bid to prevent a fourth wave of Covid-19 through a targeted vaccination drive. Denmark would […]
Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, has received the U.S. Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) in Health Security. The prestigious award, presented by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, honours Zipline’s work in Ghana improving health security, access, and equity across the nation. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, who spoke […]
The Africa Women Rising (AWR), a women development centered organisation, will on Friday, December 10, 2021, hold its Africa Women Rising Expo & Unveiling of African Women Rising Ghana (AWR). The expo, which will be held at the GIMPA Executive Conference Centre and on the theme: “Women Empowerment and the link to Sustainable Development in […]
