The Office of the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has stated that the country will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, 2024. Ramaphosa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party is expected to face a tough challenge to retain its parliamentary majority in the country’s seventh democratic election since the end of the […] The post South Africa
Education think tank, Africa Education Watch has begun manifesto consultations with various political parties to incorporate policies targeted at investing in basic education into their manifestos. According to EduWatch, the neglect of investment in basic education infrastructure has necessitated the need for political parties to ensure their manifestos align with the broad vision of the […] The post EduWatch
Esenam Ahiadorme The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) has organised a gender equality training for the parliamentary press corps. The event Read More... The post Journalists Undergo Gender Equality
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), which was held under the theme ‘‘Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality and Relevant Learning […] The post
By Olutayo IRANTIOLA and Akeem AKINNIYI Since the unexpected emergence of COVID-19 which shook Africa’s health systems to its roots, governments, individuals, non-profit organizations as well corporate entities have continued to form partnerships to strengthen the continent’s health systems. These partnerships, regardless of size, are gradually bringing back the hope of stable African health systems […] The post
When it comes to fostering economic development and industrialisation in Africa, one cannot ignore the pivotal role of investment climate reforms. Historically, the investment climate in many African countries has been fraught with challenges, ranging from regulatory bottlenecks and political instability to inadequate infrastructure. The quest for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and stimulating domestic […] The post
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.
Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Celebration has been launched in the Eastern Regional Capital, Koforidua. This year’s celebration, which will be held at the newly commissioned Koforidua Youth Resource Center, is under the theme “Our Democracy, Our Pride.” The President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Dramane Ouattara, will be the special guest of honour for the anniversary […] The post Ghana’s
The Director of Sports at the University of Ghana, Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu, has expressed anticipation for Citi TV’s National Invitational Schools Athletics Championship scheduled from February 24-28, 2024. The five-day event will take place at the renovated University of Ghana stadium with over 2000 student-athletes from over 40 senior high schools such as St. […] The post We’ll
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
By Barry EICHENGREEN For precisely three years, the economics profession has been collectively fixated on inflation. February 2021, exactly 36 months ago, was the last time consumer-price-index inflation in the United States (all items, 12-month percentage change) was at or below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. This recent episode of above-target inflation now shows signs […] The post The
Deputy Director of the National Sports Authority, Bawa Abdul Majeed, has revealed that the government’s plan for the recently inaugurated Borteyman Sports Complex involves transforming it into a sports development hub following its role as the venue for the 13th African Games. This strategic move follows the successful commissioning of the multipurpose complex, marking Ghana’s […] The post 13th
Henry Quartey, the Greater Accra regional Minister has charged the various metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to deploy citizens’ engagement as effective tool for local development. He said citizens’ engagement is a requisite ingredient of good governance, as it ensures active participation of the citizenry in the development process. Reading a speech on behalf of […] The post Henry
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
Associate Professor of Soil Fertility at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof Kwame Agyei Frimpong, has expressed deep concerns about the lack of investments in the agricultural sector. He further lamented the huge investments pumped into beauty pageants and musical concerts, which benefit a few, calling on Ghanaians to invest in the agricultural sector […] The post Let’s
On January 28, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – from which all three had been suspended following the military coups that overthrew their democratically elected governments. This represents the greatest crisis the bloc has faced since its establishment in 1975. The three […] The post
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