The 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, held from June 22 to 25, 2025, in Luanda, Angola, concluded with an unprecedented $2.5 billion worth of trade and investment deals, reinforcing a shift in U.S. engagement with Africa from aid to trade. Hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa and the President of Angola, the summit brought together […]
The African Union Commission (AUC) has stepped up efforts to galvanize member states to ratify and implement the AU Free Movement of Persons Protocol. The call was made during a four-day strategic coordination meeting held in Accra from July 1 to July 4, 2025. Hosted by the Government of Ghana, the meeting convened senior government […]
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is holding a three-day conference in Tema, dubbed “Union to Union Cooperation for Enhancing Advocacy on Just Transition and Climate Change”. The workshop is to enable knowledge sharing among members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Ms. Inviolata Chinyangarara, ILO Senior Specialist, Workers Activities/ACTRAV, […]
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell expressed frustration over the slow pace of progress at the close of the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB62), urging countries to “go further, faster, and fairer” to keep the Paris Agreement goals within reach. Speaking at the closing plenary, Stiell struck a tone of urgency and disappointment. While […]
The Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Maher Kheir, has underscored the transformative power of writing, describing it as a timeless force that continues to shape cultures, connect people and drive social progress across civilisations. Speaking at a special seminar jointly organised by the Embassy of Lebanon and the School of Languages at the University […]
The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has approved Ghana’s Fourth Review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Programme, unlocking a significant $370 million disbursement that signals growing international confidence in the West African nation’s economic recovery efforts. The approval, announced by Ghana’s Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, represents the fifth tranche of funding under […]
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has opposed what he calls the “unilateral” higher trade tariffs imposed on his country by the US. US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would subject imports from South Africa to a new 30% tariff from 1 August. It is the only African state affected by his latest […]
The African Development Bank has signed a Letter of Intent with the Government to support the development of the Volta Economic Corridor, a transformative initiative under the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+). The agreement signed in partnership with the 24H+ Secretariat and the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), sets the stage for […]
The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Ghana, Rolf Olson, has reaffirmed his country’s unwavering commitment to mutual interests and strategic partnerships with Ghana, aimed at fostering development and prosperity for both nations. Speaking at the celebration of the United States’ 249th Independence Day in Accra last Thursday (July 3), Mr Olson said […]
The African Union, in partnership with ECOWAS and the German Development Agency (GIZ), has embarked on an urban resilience project aimed at strengthening the capacity of cities across West Africa to integrate climate and disaster risk considerations into their development planning. The initiative, dubbed: “Resilience Initiative Africa” was unveiled during a regional workshop in Accra, […]
