The Ghanaian government has approved visa waivers for several countries in a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and expanding travel opportunities, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said on Wednesday. In a social media post, Ablakwa said the cabinet had endorsed visa waiver agreements with Zambia, the Maldives, andContinue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The appointment of Portuguese national and former Real Madrid manager, Carlos Quieroz, as coach for Ghana’s male senior football national team is a strategic and experience-driven decision by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), according to a lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon, on Wednesday. AccordingContinue Reading
African private sector leaders call for withdrawal from Frontier Energy events that marginalize local talent, championing inclusion, fair contracting and the Alliance model of partnership The African private sector is raising the alarm over Frontier Energy Network’s policies that systematically exclude African professionals and service providers from meaningful roles inContinue Reading
Ghana’s economy grew 7.5 percent in January 2026, 0.7 percentage points lower than the same period in 2025, the Ghana Statistical Service said on Wednesday. Addressing a press briefing on the monthly growth rate in Accra, the capital of Ghana, Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu said the services sector mainlyContinue Reading
Ghana’s commitment to preventing and controlling cholera reflects strong national leadership and alignment with global efforts to end cholera as a public health threat Ghana has taken a major step toward preventing and controlling cholera by identifying high-risk districts for targeted, multi-sectoral interventions. With technical support from the World HealthContinue Reading
The Confucius Institute at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Thursday held a cultural experience event themed “Discover Chinese-Within Reach” in Kumasi, the second-largest city of Ghana. The event started with the history of the evolution of Chinese characters. Through various games, participants learned about theContinue Reading
Ghana’s decision to withdraw from the London-based Africa Energies Summit signals a growing industry stance against discrimination, exclusion and the sidelining of African stakeholders in conversations about Africa’s energy future Ghana has moved to boycott the upcoming Africa Energies Summit in London this May, a decision that reflects growing frustrationContinue Reading
