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Africa: FAJ Unveils Continental Guide to Strengthen Just Transition Reporting
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) has unveiled a new continental publication, A Practical Guide to Reporting Just Transition in Africa, aimed at strengthening the capacity of African journalists and newsrooms to report accurately, ethically and effectively on climate change and its impact on workers, communities and economies. The Guide was unveiled during the conference on African Workers’ Contribution to…
ECOWAS Begins Development of Risk Financing Procedures for Regional Food Security Reserve
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (ARAA), has launched the process of developing procedures for the “Risk Financing” Window of the Comprehensive Financing Mechanism for interventions under the Regional Food Security Reserve (RRSA). The initiative is aimed at strengthening the region’s capacity to anticipate and respond to food security emergencies…
ECOWAS Strengthens Regional Cybersecurity Cooperation with SIM3 Auditor Training
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is strengthening regional cybersecurity cooperation through a capacity-building programme aimed at developing a pool of certified auditors capable of assessing and improving the maturity of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) across West Africa. A total of 38 cybersecurity professionals from ECOWAS Member States and partner institutions are participating in a Certified…
Chale Wote 2026: A Carnival of the Black Sun Comes Alive in Accra
Accra has once again transformed into a living canvas as Chale Wote Week 2026 brings art, culture, performance and imagination to the heart of the capital. Running from August 10–16, this year’s celebration at Nationalism Park and Black Star Square invites audiences into what organisers describe as “the ethereal joy of mythical worlds” — a space where history, contemporary art…
Vice President Urges Assemblies to Highlight Intangible Impact of Decentralization
By Rebecca Ekpe Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to go beyond showcasing physical infrastructure and highlight the less visible, but equally important, impacts of decentralization. Speaking at the 2nd National Dialogue on Decentralization and Responsive Governance, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed her appreciation for the exhibition mounted as part of the dialogue, describing…
Ghana Opens Second National Dialogue on Decentralisation and Responsive Governance
The Government of Ghana has opened the Second National Dialogue on Decentralisation and Responsive Governance, with a renewed call for stronger local institutions, greater accountability, adequate resources and meaningful citizen participation to accelerate development across the country. The dialogue, held to commemorate the Africa Day of Decentralisation and Local Development, is being held under the theme: “Resetting Democratic Decentralisation for…
Ghana Records Growth in International and Domestic Tourism in 2025
Ghana recorded a steady growth in both international and domestic tourism in 2025, with international tourist arrivals rising to 1,306,962, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has disclosed. The figure represents an increase from the 1,288,804 international arrivals recorded in 2024, reflecting continued recovery and growing interest in Ghana as a tourism destination. Tourism Government Officials at Press…
Decentralization and Ghana’s Democracy: Bringing Governance Closer to the People
By Rebecca Ekpe “Decentralization must move from an abstract aspiration to a reality that reshapes service delivery and how citizens experience government in their everyday lives.” — Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of Ghana, National Dialogue on Decentralization and Responsive Governance, 2025. Ghana’s democratic journey has often been celebrated for its relative stability, regular elections and peaceful transfers of political…
AU, ECOWAS and Regional Bodies Map Out Strategies to Advance Youth, Peace and Security in Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has joined the African Union (AU) and other Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and Regional Mechanisms (RMs) to strengthen continental strategies for advancing Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) across Africa. The two-day high-level coordination meeting, held in Gaborone, Botswana, concluded on 31 July 2026, bringing together representatives of the AU, RECs and…
Why Gender Mainstreaming in Extractives Reporting Matters in Ghana
By Rebecca Ekpe Ghana’s mining, oil and gas industries remain critical to the country’s economic development, generating revenue, employment and investment. But behind the production figures, royalties and corporate investments are communities whose lives are deeply affected by extractive activities. For women in particular, the impact of mining and petroleum operations can be different from that experienced by men. This…
Vice President Urges Black Queens to Sustain Fighting Spirit as FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualification Beckons
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has congratulated Ghana’s Black Queens on their impressive qualification to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. She praised the team for showing determination, resilience and fighting spirit in their hard-fought encounter against Mali. The Vice President said the achievement has once again demonstrated the strength and character of the Black Queens…
