Ghana and Israel have reaffirmed their commitments to boost relations, with Israel facilitating Ghana’s socio-economic development with its expertise in agriculture, communication, cyber security, health and other key areas in a win win situation. Proposing a toast, at a reception, to mark his country’s 70th Independence Anniversary, the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Ami Mehl, […]
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Professor Philip Alston, has urged Ghana to prioritise social protection in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN human rights expert lauded Ghana as a champion of African democracy and a country which had achieved some important development milestones. He, however, […]
The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered some local Non-Governmental Organisations to empower local fishing communities on the proper management of fisheries resources as part of a co-management scheme being considered in Ghana. The co-management scheme has been recognised as a global best practice to sustain fisheries resources to ensure food security. […]
Ghana and Japan have agreed to work towards strengthening economic and social partnerships between the two countries. The commitment was mutually expressed by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta of Ghana and Deputy Prime Minister, Taro Aso of Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday. Minister Ofori-Atta, who is leading a delegation of Ghanaian government and private sector officials […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday conferred the Member of the Order of the Star of Ghana, Honorary Division, on outgoing Chinese envoy to Ghana, Sun Baohong. The award, is in recognition of Madam Baohong’s distinguished conduct as a diplomat, her meritorious and exceptional contribution to Ghana’s socio-economic development, and for the marked increased […]
It is always delightful to see preschoolers in dashing dummy uniforms, which depict their dreams to, in the future, work in the sky. However, with Ghana’s inability to operate and sustain a national airline, many of these children, have had to kill their dreams once their graduation ceremonies are over. Fortunately, there is still a […]
Ghana and China have signed agreements totalling $66 million to support the Jamestown Fishing Port Complex and the implementation of projects, including the second phase of the University of Health and Allied Sciences. Under the Bilateral Agreement, the Government of the People’s Republic of China is providing a grant of about $16.0 Million to Ghana […]
A trade delegation from the oil and gas industry in Scotland would visit Ghana from April 9 -11 to gain a thorough understanding of local market conditions while investigating local investment opportunities. A statement issued by the British High Commission and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Wednesday said Scottish companies would […]
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been charged with corruption linked to a 1990s arms deal. After the 75-year-old’s 15-minute appearance at the High Court in Durban on Friday morning, the case was adjourned until 8 June. He faces 16 counts of corruption, racketeering, fraud and money laundering, which dogged his presidency and were […]
South African anti-apartheid campaigner Winnie Mandela has died aged 81, her personal assistant says. Winnie Madikizela Mandela was the former wife of South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela. The couple – famously pictured hand-in-hand as Mr Mandela walked free from prison after 27 years – were a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle for nearly […]
