Ghana’s Ambassador Nancy Sam appointed as West African regional representative for AITEC World

The Africa International Tourism and Economic Council (AITEC World) has appointed Ambassador Nancy Q Sam, the Tourism Ambassador for Miami in the United States of America (USA), as its Regional Representative for West Africa and Special Advisor....

From Nets to Waste: Ghana’s Coastal Crisis and the Call to C...

🌍 The Crisis Beneath Our Waves In 2025, the United Nations warned that by 2050, plastics may outnumber fish in our oceans. For Ghana, this is not a distant forecast—it is a lived reality. Along the Sakumono coast, fisherfolk now haul in more...

Standard Chartered Expands PWD Mentorship Through RISE Program

Standard Chartered Bank held another round of mentorship sessions for persons with disabilities last week, part of an ongoing effort to transform employability training from abstract skills workshops into concrete career pathways through direct...

Not in Our Ghana! The Urgent Need to Combat rising Human Tra...

Kidnapping is no longer a distant story that happens “out there.” In October 2025, 18-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Touré was lured to Kumasi by fake “scouts,” abducted for ransom, and killed when his family could not meet a ransom demand....

Ghana and Barbados Set to Boost Travel Opportunities Starting From This November

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Ghana and Barbados Set to Boost Travel Opportunities Starting From This November Published on October 22, 2025 In a momentous move for international travel, Ghana and Barbados will officially inaugurate a direct flight route...

UAE Targets 10,000 AI Companies by 2030

The United Arab Emirates has set its sights on attracting 10,000 artificial intelligence companies within five years, transforming what’s already the region’s densest AI ecosystem into a global innovation powerhouse that prioritizes human welfare...

Abu Dhabi Hosts Landmark AI Summit in December

The Global AI Show returns to Abu Dhabi on December 8 and 9, 2025, at Space42 Arena, bringing together more than 5,000 attendees, 200 AI experts, and 150 exhibitors under the ambitious theme AI:2031: Accelerating Intelligent Futures as the United...

SOJO: Mediterranean Flavors in Winchester

A tasty entree at SOJO, salmon on buckwheat vinaigrette. Photos, Margaret Lorenz What a pleasure to enter a restaurant that makes you glad you made the effort. The soft glow of SOJO, a new bistro in downtown Winchester, is a welcome change from...

Minority demands full disclosure on Ghana-US deportee pact

A request for accountability over Ghana’s agreement to accept deportees from the United States sparked a tense exchange in Parliament, with the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, promising future engagement but avoiding an immediate floor debate....

Ghana: The Return of the Askaris

[Originally, Askari is a loan word from Persian عسكري ('ʿaskarī), 'soldier'. The Persian word is derived from the Middle Persian word lashkar, which means 'army'. It became a term for soldiers recruited from local populations in Africa to fight...

Ghana begins talks with US, Canada on visas for Black Stars fans ahead of 2026 World Cup

Ghana has commenced high-level discussions with the United States and Canadian governments to facilitate visa arrangements for football fans following the Black Stars’ qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup,Minister for Foreign Affairs and...

Markets Hit Record Highs on US China Trade Agreement

Global stock markets surged to unprecedented levels following the US China trade agreement reached Thursday in Busan, South Korea, with major American indices closing at all time highs as investors embraced reduced geopolitical risk despite...

Ghana-Grenada reaffirm commitment to improve bilateral relations

Ghana and Grenada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in key sectors of their economies for the mutual benefit of their citizens. The priority areas of cooperation include education, health, climate change,...

Ghana Prisons Service partners with State Housing Company

The Ghana Prisons Service has begun discussions with the State Housing Company (SHC) on a strategic partnership to address long-standing accommodation challenges affecting officers and inmates. The discussions were initiated during a courtesy...

IFED Global to host Africa Youth Festival in Accra  

Accra, Oct. 24, GNA-Innovation for Empowerment and Development (IFED Global) will bring together young people from across the African continent for the transformative Africa Youth Festival. The festival, which will mark the 10th anniversary of...

Ghana and Grenada Strengthen Ties at Landmark Political Consultation Meeting

Ghana and Grenada have reaffirmed their shared historical bonds and strengthened bilateral cooperation during the maiden Ghana–Grenada Political Consultation Meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in Accra on...

We’re not going to sell any of our hotels — SSNIT Director-General

The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kwesi Afreh Biney, has stated emphatically that the Trust has no intention of selling any of its hotels. According to him, SSNIT’s hospitality investments, including...

Nigeria’s Golden Opportunity For Heritage Tourism, How Anambra Is Showing The Way – Onyenji

Anambra State is leveraging its rich cultural assets to drive sustainable tourism development. Known for its deep Igbo heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, and forward-looking development agenda, the state is positioning culture as a key pillar of...

Can Ghana’s new claim over Kente change the way fashion brands use African designs?

Ghana is taking a bold step in making an unprecedented move to protect “Kente”, its centuries-old handwoven fabric, by establishing stronger intellectual property rights and geographical indication (GI) status. The decision has stirred a debate...

From India to Africa and Europe: The Strategic and Economic ...

The creation of a continuous economic corridor connecting India, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Africa, and Europe represent one of the most transformative ideas of the 21st century. It is a project that transcends geography it redefines global trade,...