Renewable Energy: Developed Countries Must Increase Financia...
The inaugural Investment Forum for Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) kicked off today in Nairobi, Kenya, urging Western countries to increase financial and technical assistance to help Africa achieve its renewable energy targets.
Participants emphasized that without the necessary ... Read More
ICC Chief Prosecutor Urges Ghana to Preserve its Peacefulnes...
Karim Asad Ahmad Khan KC, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), praised Ghana for its long-standing peace, emphasising that the order should not be taken for granted.
“Complacency is the enemy of peace. You should never take the peace ... Read More
Ghana Urged To Increase Domestic Funding For Family Planning...
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called on the government of Ghana to increase domestic financing and ensure political commitment for the provision of family planning services and products.
According to Dr Wilfred Ochan, the UNFPA Country Representative to Ghana, ... Read More
Ghana’s Digital Economy Poised For Rapid Growth: IPPG Roun...
Group photo of roundtable participants and the IPPG team after the meeting
Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital economy is set to drive future economic growth, according to business and trade experts who gathered for a roundtable discussion in Accra on October 8. ... Read More
United States, Germany Launch $40m Joint Initiative To Preve...
The United States and Germany have launched a $40 million Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM) regional initiative to strengthen stability in northern Ghana and the coastal West African countries of Benin and Togo.
As a multi-year joint U.S.-Germany conflict prevention ... Read More
9th Africa Nutrition Conference Underway In Cape Coast
Panelists on food labelling at the Ninth Africa Nutrition Conference in Cape Coast have advocated accurate nutrient profiling to inform consumers and ensure public safety.
They also called for the effective implementation of regulatory frameworks on clearer and informative food labelling ... Read More
Al Jazeera Is a Propaganda Tool’ – Israeli Ambassador To...
Roey Gilad
Israel’s ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, has launched a scathing critique of Al Jazeera, accusing the media network of functioning as a propaganda tool in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
The war, which began on October 7, 2023, ... Read More
ECOWAS Pesticide Registration Harmonisation Set To Transform...
Industry leaders and stakeholders in the agricultural sector from West African countries gathered in Accra last Friday for the “Information and Exchange” workshop.
The workshop marked a significant milestone in the operationalisation of the West African Pesticide Registration Committee (WAPRC).
The event, ... Read More
Prioritise Urban Planning For Environmental Sustainability &...
Charles Abani — UN Resident Coordinator
The United Nations Resident Coordinator, Charles Abani, has emphasised the need for urban planning policies in the country to prioritise environmental sustainability.
He has consequently called for energy-efficient infrastructure, effective waste management systems, and the promotion ... Read More
Ghana, Singapore Announces First Call For Emission Reduction...
Ghana and Singapore have announced a call for eligible carbon emission reduction projects from prospective firms, for authorisation.
The project areas, which include clean water supply, efficient and clean cookstoves and green mobility and information, can be obtained through Ghana’s Carbon ... Read More