Ghana has presented 100,000 units of election thumbprint pads to the Republic of Niger to support its second round of presidential elections scheduled for Sunday, February 21. Mr. Jonathan R. Magnusen, Ghana’s Ambassador to Niger, handed over the materials to the Niger Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) at a short ceremony at Niamey on Wednesday. […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her “historic” appointment as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. In a letter addressed to the new WTO boss, President Akufo-Addo expressed delight at the fact that her election was by consensus of the General Council of the WTO, thereby making Dr […]
The United Kingdom (UK) government has said it will continue to support Ghana on its development agenda, particularly in addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy. This will comprise both financial and technical support in the social sector, such as health care and education. This was contained in the UK government’s response […]
The Cuban Government has offered to transfer technology on a COVID-19 vaccine — currently undergoing trial in that country — to Ghana through an agreement with the Ghanaian pharmaceutical industry. Under the agreement, the Cuban Government will supply active pharmaceutical ingredients for the formulation, production and packaging of the vaccine in Ghana. COVID-19 vaccine Known […]
World Trade Organization (WTO) members made history on Monday, February 15, 2021, when the General Council agreed by consensus to select Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria as the organization’s seventh Director-General. When she takes office on March 1, 2021, Dr Okonjo-Iweala will become the first woman and the first African to be chosen as Director-General. […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Accra Monday to attend the 7th Session of the Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State of G5 Sahel in N’Djamena, Chad. President Akufo-Addo who is attending in his capacity as Chairperson of the Authority of ECOWAS. A statement from the Presidency stated that will deliberate on the progress […]
It will cost the country a minimum of $180 million to procure COVID-19 vaccines against the virus for 60 per cent of the population, the World Bank has said. The estimate is based on the World Bank Health Organisation (WHO) protocol, which requires that countries vaccinate a minimum of 60 per cent of their populations […]
The European Union (EU), has provided logistical support for Ghana’s social protection, employment and business development services, under the EU funded Ghana Employment and Social Protection (GESP) programme. The support, estimated at EUR 1.9 million, with items, including 15 vehicles, 98 motor bikes, Information Technology equipment, and office furniture, seeks to resource institutions under the […]
The United States Embassy in Accra, Ghana has postponed its scheduled visa appointments. In a statement posted on its Twitter handle, the Embassy said it was compelled to take this decision because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the “current conditions in Ghana”. “The ongoing pandemic and current conditions in Ghana have compelled the postponement of […]
Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration designated, on Monday called for the consolidation of the Ghana-Saudi Arabia relations for the mutual benefit of their people. She noted that Ghana had been keen in exploring avenues to expand the existing cordial relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including a visit […]
