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Ofosu-Adjare Courts Japanese Investment in Agribusiness And Industry

  • August 25, 2025

Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has held bilateral talks with her Japanese counterpart on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama. The meeting with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Yoji Muto, focused on deepening trade relations, boosting cooperation in agribusiness and […]

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President Mahama, Japanese PM Pledge Stronger Ties

  • August 25, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama and the Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, have resolved to deepen significantly the longstanding partnership between Ghana and Japan, with a focus on increased investment and international cooperation. The commitment was made during a meeting held last Wednesday evening, in Tokyo, on the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference […]

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UK Government to Overhaul Migrant Appeals System to Help Reduce Backlog

  • August 25, 2025

In the United Kingdom, the heated public debate on controlling unauthorised immigration continues. There was another wave of anti-migrant protests on Sunday, following scuffles between demonstrators and police the day before. On Saturday, protesters were met by thousands of anti-racism counter-demonstrators at several anti-migration rallies. The protests come as the government plans to set up […]

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Japanese Business to Invest $100m to Make Ghana Africa’s first AI-powered Agriculture Hub

  • August 22, 2025

Degas Limited has announced a $100 million investment over the next four years to help establish Ghana as Africa’s first AI-powered agricultural hub. This expands a model that has already financed more than 86,000 smallholder farmers across 122,000 acres nationwide. “Ghana has shown that when technology meets a clear national vision, smallholder farmers can thrive,” […]

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Over 100 Japanese Firms Attend GIPC Presidential Investment Forum

  • August 22, 2025

More than 100 Japanese companies participated in a high-level Presidential Investment Forum, organised by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), in Yokohama, Japan on Wednesday. The Forum was held on the sidelines of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9), on the theme: “Ghana is Open for Business- Unleashing Investment Opportunities for Shared […]

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Legal Challenge Targets President Biya’s Bid For Eighth Term

  • August 22, 2025

President Paul Biya, aged 92 and poised to seek an eighth term in the October elections, now faces a significant legal obstacle. Akere Tabeng Muna, a prominent opposition candidate and former bar president, has filed a formal petition with the Constitutional Council alleging that Biya is constitutionally ineligible to run under Article 118 of the electoral code. The motion cites Biya’s […]

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Ghana’s Godwin Asediba Wins The 2025 BBC Komla Dumor Award

  • August 21, 2025

Ghanaian journalist Godwin Asediba has won the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The investigative reporter, filmmaker and news anchor, who is the 10th recipient of the accolade, works with TV3 and 3FM in Ghana. His stories have also appeared on several international broadcasters. The 29-year-old often focuses on human-interest stories aiming to expose injustice […]

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Japanese Firms Explore Investment Opportunities in Ghana

  • August 21, 2025

Some Japanese companies have expressed interest in investing in Ghana following a high-profile Presidential Investment Forum held on the sidelines of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9). The forum, organised by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) under the theme “Ghana is Open for Business – Unleashing Investment Opportunities for Shared Prosperity,” […]