The European Union has condemned the increasing level of intimidation and violence that journalists, human rights defenders, and media actors face in many countries when exercising their right to freedom of expression. Ms Ferderica Mogherini, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said: “In addition to combating outright violence the […]
Human rights, democratic societies and sustainable development depend on the free flow of information. And the right to information depends on press freedom. Each year, we observe World Press Freedom Day to emphasize these fundamental principles, to protect the independence of the media and to honour media workers who risk and have lost their lives […]
The US Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson says diplomatic relations between US and Ghana remain strong despite opposition by cross sections of Ghanaians to the presence of ex-Guantanamo detainees in the country. Ambassador Jackson mentioned that the agreement for Ghana to host three ex-Guantanamo Bay detainees was a mutual and sovereign decision by both countries […]
Every year on the 1st of May, people all over the world celebrate Labour Day to reflect on the challenges of workers and to look at ways of improving working conditions and promoting employment rights. On behalf of the German Government, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the Ghanaian Government in the […]
Johannesburg (AFP) – Barefoot, wearing traditional costumes including animal hide skirts and elaborately beaded headdresses, the contestants strutted the stage before Ghanaian Rebecca Asamoah was crowned the first ‘Miss Africa Continent’. The 24-year-old dental hygienist beat 11 finalists drawn from an original list of 40 contestants from across the continent in the inaugural pageant at […]
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana Professor Ernest Aryeetey, has been appointed to the governing council of the United Nations University by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Irina Bokova, Director General of the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Professor Aryeetey was one of 12 appointed in accordance with Article IV […]
The Ghana Energy Commission would in August organise the second Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition to explore investment and financing in the solar energy sector to attract investors. The exhibition aims at creating a common platform for dissemination of information on renewable energy and energy efficiency, enhance consultation between the private sector, donors, financiers, decision […]
African leaders are to meet in Kenya to discuss how to save the continent’s elephants from extinction. The inaugural summit of the so-called Giants Club will be led by the Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. As well as heads of state, the conservation group will bring together business leaders and scientists. Experts say Africa’s elephant population […]
The headquarters of the African Union’s new police cooperation body against transnational crime, the African Mechanism for Police Cooperation (AFRIPOL), has hosted a meeting for the first time since its inauguration in December 2015. The Algerian headquarters of AFRIPOL, the AU’s incoming continental police cooperation organization, hosted a consultative meeting to brainstorm on the operationalisation […]
A Portuguese business delegation arrived in Ghana, on Wednesday for a three-day visit to explore partnership and business opportunities in the local market. The entrepreneurs are engaged in various public and European Project Promotion, regarding cooperation and development opportunities between Portuguese and foreign companies in collaboration with CH Business Consulting, Portugal and GP Business Associates […]
