By Julie LeBLANC The United States is deeply committed to its role as a steadfast economic and commercial partner to African nations. This commitment was recently highlighted by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visit to West Africa, including stops in Nigeria – both in Abuja and Lagos – as well as in Cabo Verde, Cote […] The post The United States deeply
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has proposed that 30 per cent of Africa’s sovereign reserves held in foreign banks be invested in the continent’s financial institutions. “We should decide that a minimum of 30 per cent of the reserves of each one of us, should, be invested in the multilateral institutions,” he said, citing the […] The post Thirty
A student’s vow to overthrow one of Africa’s last ruling monarchs faces a roadblock: his own father, a soldier sworn to protect the throne.
The National Health Insurance Authority’s Executive Management, led by Chief Executive Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has embarked on a four-day working tour to the Northern Zone to inaugurate some completed projects. The tour, which started on February 14, 2024, includes the Upper West, Upper East, Savannah, North East, and Northern Regions and is expected to […] The post NHIA
By Kizito CUDJOE The Senior Minister of Cambodia and President of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, Dr. Ly Thuch, has called for action to encourage the remaining non-state parties in Africa – Egypt, Libya and Morocco – to join the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or Mine Ban Treaty. This is seen as a crucial step […] The post African
Ace gospel music trio, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, have shared a miraculous account of how their music played a role in the healing of two mentally challenged individuals. The group’s leader, Cynthia Appiadu, disclosed this extraordinary experience during an interview with Upside Down on Citi TV. Cynthia recounted the heartwarming story on the show, detailing […] The post Daughters
Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the real economy, as evidenced by a slew of measures geared toward empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, a move which it describes as ‘true banking’. This renewed dedication was announced by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Onwuzurigbo, and comes on […] The post Zenith
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, has been invited to be a “distinguished panelist” at Harvard’s Africa Development Conference (ADC), set to take place on the 12th and 13th of April 2024 at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ADC stands as the premier global platform for meaningful discourse on Africa’s development and facilitates crucial […] The post
According to the Global Risks Report, some of the most severe risks the world may face over the next decade against a backdrop of rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, a warming planet and conflict is one that would not easily rebound from continued shocks. As cooperation comes under pressure, weakened economies and societies may only […] The post
Strategic Communication Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa), the organizers of the Ghana Garden and Flower Show (GGFS), has announced the cancellation of the much-anticipated special February edition of the GGFS. The event was scheduled to take place from 14th to 18th February 2024 at the GHUD Park, Accra Mall. This decision was made in response to […] The post Ghana
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In line with Ghana’s strategy to increase trade within Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) in collaboration with the National Coordination Office (NCO) of the AfCFTA participated in the Ghana Expo 2024 in Tanzania from Wednesday 24th January to Sunday 28th January 2024, at the Mlimani City Conference Centre […] The post
The African continent is poised to reach a population of 1.1 billion people by 2040, making it the largest workforce globally. In line with the ambitious ‘Agenda 2063’, the African Union has set forth a strategy for a prosperous Africa rooted in inclusive and sustainable development. Dr. Dominic Oduru Antwi, the President of the Global […] The post Build
James Klutse Avedzi The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has ordered the immediate arrest of the Northern Regional Director and Accountant of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The Read More... The post NSA Director Hot Over GH¢ 160k appeared first on
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), led by Honourable James Klutse Avedzi, has directed Professor Twumasi, the Director General (DG) of the National Sports Authority (NSA), to ensure the immediate transfer of Alexander Atieku from the role of Central Regional NSA head to the Eastern Region. This directive came during Professor Twumasi’s appearance at the PAC […] The post Professor
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