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Mahama Pays Tribute to Marcus Garvey, Strengthening Ghana–Jamaica’s Pan-African Bond
President John Dramani Mahama has paid tribute to one of the greatest champions of Black liberation and Pan-Africanism, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, during his State Visit to Jamaica, reaffirming the deep historical and cultural ties between Ghana and the Caribbean nation. John Mahama on drums in Jamaica. At the National Heroes Circle in Kingston, President Mahama laid a floral wreath at…
Malian Journalist sentenced to prison under cybercrime law
Chahana Takiou, a Malian journalist and publishing director of the 22 Septembre newspaper, has been sentenced to one year in prison under the country’s cybercrime law. He was accused of “undermining the credibility of the state” for publicly criticising the judicial system. Takiou had been held in custody since 8 June. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate,…
Women’s Development Bank Moves Closer to Launch as Government Completes GH¢400 Million Capitalization
By Rebecca Ekpe The Government of Ghana has taken a major step toward establishing the long-awaited Women's Development Bank, with Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announcing that the institution is expected to become operational before the end of 2026. The announcement follows the government's fulfilment of one of the most critical regulatory requirements for establishing the specialised bank—a GH¢400…
Analysis: Mahama’s Historic Jamaica Visit Strengthens Ghana’s Global Diplomacy and Africa–Caribbean Partnership
President John Dramani Mahama's historic official visit to Jamaica is expected to have far-reaching diplomatic, economic, cultural and strategic implications, reinforcing Ghana's position as a bridge between Africa and the Caribbean while opening new avenues for trade, investment and people-to-people cooperation. President Mahama and Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness in Kingston. The four-day visit, the first by a Ghanaian President…
ECOWAS Launches Youth and Women’s Entrepreneurship Program to Boost Jobs and Economic Growth Across West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially launched the ECOWAS Youth and Women's Entrepreneurship Program (EYWEP), a major regional initiative designed to accelerate economic empowerment for young people and women by promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, enterprise development, and skills enhancement across West Africa. The launch took place in Dakar, Senegal, on the sidelines of the Meeting of Ministers…
IJM affirms commitment to strengthen child protection partnership with Gender Ministry
The West Africa Director of the International Justice Mission (IJM) Ms. Anita Budu has reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to protect children from trafficking, exploitation and other forms of violence. IJM Executive Director, Anita Budu and team engages with Gender Minister, Dr. Naa Momo Lartey at Minstry. Leading…
Meet the Young Birdwatchers Turning Weekend Walks into Wildlife Missions
Young people around the world are embracing birdwatching as an antidote to screen time and everyday stress. A hobby with an "old man image" becomes one of Gen Z's fastest-growing pastimes. On a Sunday evening, a group of teenagers and young adults stand scanning the sky through binoculars on the former site of Berlin's Tegel Airport. "There's a heron!" "Can…
GJA Vice President Rebecca Ekpe Explores Collaboration with CJID to Advance Media Innovation and Press Freedom
The Vice President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Rebecca Ekpe, has reaffirmed the importance of stronger regional collaboration in promoting press freedom, innovation, and sustainable journalism following a high-level engagement with the leadership of Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in Abuja. The engagement with by CJID Chief Executive Officer Dapo Olorunyomi and his team, in Accra, provided…
Dagbon’s New Dawn: How One King’s Peace Legacy Is Redefining a Kingdom’s Future
By Rebecca Ekpe For generations, the transition of a Yaa Naa carried memories of uncertainty, tension and division. But the passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama has written a different chapter in Dagbon’s history — one defined not by conflict, but by peace, dignity and continuity. At the enskinment of the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abdulai, President John…
President Mahama in Jamaica to Deepen Ghana-Caribbean Ties, Advance Reparations Agenda
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Jamaica as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana's relationship with the Caribbean and build momentum for the global reparation's movement. The visit is expected to reinforce historical, cultural, and economic ties between Ghana and Caribbean nations while opening new avenues for trade, investment, tourism, and diplomatic cooperation. The trip comes at a time…
AU Executive Council Is Advancing Key Decisions Following 49th Ordinary Session
The African Union (AU) is advancing the implementation of key decisions adopted at the conclusion of the 49th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, as Member States and the African Union Commission (AUC) begin translating commitments into concrete actions aimed at accelerating Africa's development agenda. The meeting, held in Addis Ababa from July 28 to 29, focused on strengthening regional…
