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Ghana’s AfroGastro Festival 2025 Celebrates Unity, Culinary Arts, and Cultural Tourism: Check It Out Now
Home » TRAVEL EVENT NEWS » Ghana’s AfroGastro Festival 2025 Celebrates Unity, Culinary Arts, and Cultural Tourism: Check It Out Now Published on October 20, 2025 In October 2025, Ghana hosted one of the most vibrant and culturally rich events on...
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How Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings shaped Ghana’s political landscape
The midday calm in Accra was pierced by heartbreaking news on Thursday, 23 October 2025. The death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, a towering figure in Ghana’s political and social history, was confirmed. According to multiple...
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Match Day Seven of the Ghana Premier League Set to Deliver Thrills
As the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League enters match day seven, the competition is beginning to take shape. Teams are gradually finding their rhythm, while others continue to search for consistency in what has already been an unpredictable start to...
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Word of mouth goes further than adverts – Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts minister
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has underscored the vital role of guest satisfaction and positive experiences in promoting Ghana’s hospitality industry, stressing that “word of mouth goes further than the...
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South African Envoy raises concern over one-sided Ghana–South Africa travel trend
When Ghana signed a visa-free travel agreement with South Africa, thousands of Ghanaians seized the opportunity. In 2024 alone, more than 13,000 Ghanaians travelled to South Africa — a surge that boosted hotel occupancy, restaurant sales, and the...
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Ghana hosts vibrant AfroGastro Festival to celebrate African unity through food and culture
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has successfully hosted a two-day African Gastronomy (AfroGastro) Festival, held on October 17 and 18 at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra. The festival brought together twelve African...
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Accra Arts and Craft Market opens for second edition with regional flair
The second edition of the the International Accra Arts and Crafts Market has opened at the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in Cantonments with over 30 exhibitors from across Africa participating. The event, which will run...
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A fusion of flavours and rhythms wrap up AFRO-GASTRO festival in Accra
By Patrick Ofoe Nudzi Accra, Oct. 23, GNA – The two-day AFRO-GASTRO Festival came to a colourful close at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park over the weekend, leaving behind an atmosphere rich with the aroma of indigenous and international cuisines....
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Minds Over AI: Why media and information literacy must lead Ghana’s digital future
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an abstract debate reserved for technologists - it is now the engine changing what we see, read, and believe. From algorithmic feeds that prioritize engagement over accuracy to synthetic audio and video...
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Accra through foreign eyes: How a Japanese professor in Accra reimagines the city
Accra is not just Ghana’s capital; it is a city of constant reinvention. It stands at the intersection of tradition and modernity, shaped by the Atlantic breeze, alive with markets, art, music and the rhythms of everyday survival. For many...
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Beyond IP Tracking: Why media and information literacy is Ghana’s best defence against disinformation
President John Dramani Mahama’s speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly gained significant attention. His address touched on pressing issues – from Africa deserving its rightful seat on the Security Council to the...
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West Africa’s Art Season: Must-Attend Events From Senegal to Ghana & Nigeria
What makes the art season across West Africa so special? Is it the breadth of events, spanning a range of disciplines from art to film, fashion to food? Is it the electrifying energy in the air that makes everything ring with meaning? Perhaps it’s...
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Africa’s air links are poor: can the G20 push for more direct flights to improve tourism and trade?
In Africa, less than one in five continental airline routes are direct. Air connections are decided by factors like trade levels, diplomatic relations, and whether there’s enough demand to make a route financially worthwhile. Because there are so...
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Ablakwa engages US and Canadian officials on visa arrangements for Ghanaians ahead of 2026 World Cup
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has initiated discussions with officials from the US Embassy and the Canadian High Commission to facilitate visa arrangements for Ghanaian football fans...
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Ghana’s Tourism Sector Creates 370,000 Jobs as Locals Lead Growth
Ghana’s tourism industry is emerging as one of the country’s most resilient job creators since recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the real story revolves around who’s spending the money. Ghanaians themselves are driving the sector’s...
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Ag in Motion among finalists for Canadian tourism award
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In the running for Business Event of the Year. LANGHAM — The annual Ag in Motion outdoor farm show at Langham is among nine finalists from Saskatchewan within the various categories at the 2025 Canadian Tourism Awards, which will be presented at a...
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“They Don’t Respect the Bolga People” – Passengers fume over poor STC service on Accra–Bolgatanga route
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo Passengers traveling from Accra to Bolgatanga with the State Transport Company (STC) have expressed frustration after being stranded for several hours along the Amasaman–Nsawam road following a breakdown of their bus....
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Minister for Communication Samuel Nartey George urges Ghanaians to create and own Africa’s digital future
By: Esther Aidoo The government is expected to create 200,000 jobs that will generate 2 billion dollars by 2028 as part of Ghana’s digital exports. Speaking at the Mobex Africa Tech and Innovation conference, the Minister for Communication,...
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9th Ghana Beauty Awards Set For Tomorrow
Berla Mundi, Martha Ankomah and Rebecca Donkor, CEO of Makeup Ghana at a previous Ghana Beauty Awards ceremony The 9th Ghana Beauty Awards (GBA) takes place tomorrow, Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, celebrating excellence,...
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CAMFED Ghana Calls for Increased Support for Girls’ Education
The Executive Director of CAMFED Ghana, Fairuza Abdul-Rashid Safian, has emphasized the importance of prioritizing girls’ education to unlock their full potential and contribute to the development of their communities and families. Speaking at the...
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