President John Dramani Mahama has lauded China’s decision to grant zero-tariff access to Ghanaian and African products. This, he said, signalled confidence in their partnership. “It opens vast new markets for Ghanaian exporters, agro-processes, and manufacturers,” President Mahama stated in his remarks at the Presidential Business Forum in Beijing as part of his state visit […]
President John Dramani Mahama has extended an open invitation to Chinese investors and business people to enter the Ghanaian market, assuring them of a conducive investment climate. He extended the invitation to them at the Presidential Business Forum in Beijing, China. This forms part of President Mahama official state visit to China at the invitation […]
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is set to visit Ghana from November 3 to 4, 2025, as part of a three-nation Africa tour that also includes Egypt and Angola. During his visit to Ghana, President Steinmeier will hold discussions with representatives of civil society and start-up founders to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation in […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. During their meeting, the Chinese president noted that this year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Ghana, and […]
Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina has said he is sheltering in a “safe place” after an attempt on his life, following weeks of protests calling for him to quit. In a live broadcast to the nation on Facebook, Rajoelina, 51, said “a group of military personnel and politicians planned to assassinate me”. He did not […]
President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, have arrived in Beijing, China, to participate in a Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. Being hosted by President Xi Jinping and UN Women, on October 13 and 14, the meeting will bring together other world leaders to “renew the spirit of the Beijing Declaration and […]
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Dr Christian Rogg, has reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening ties with Ghana. He emphasised the importance of collaboration between the two nations, highlighting shared interests in economic growth, security and development. Dr Rogg gave this assurance during a courtesy call on the Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi-Bonte, at […]
Mali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post a bond of up to $10,000 (£7,500) for business and tourist visas, in response to a similar requirement the Trump administration has imposed on its citizens. The US embassy in Mali said on Friday the fee had been introduced […]
In a landmark event ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child, Jane Muya, a 20-year-old peer educator and young mother from Adjumani District, assumed the role of British High Commissioner to Uganda for a day. The symbolic leadership handover, part of Plan International’s Girls’ Takeover initiative, shines a spotlight on this year’s theme: […]
The Italian Ambassador, Laura Ranalli, has described the Volta Regional capital, Ho, as an exceptionally clean municipality with a healthy ambience and well-preserved natural settings.“Ho is, indeed, beautiful,” she added. The envoy said this last week Friday when she paid a courtesy visit on the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, in his office before the […]
