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Ghana Launches the Accra Reset
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Ghana Launches the Accra Reset

Across the world, regional blocs such as the European Union, the G20 and the World Economic Forum have driven remarkable progress. Here in Africa, institutions like the African Union, ECOWAS and BRICS continue to shape our continental trajectory. In this spirit of innovation and collaboration, the launch of the Accra Reset Secretariat championed by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama with strong support from President Olusegun Obasanjo signals Ghana’s bold step toward leading a renewed African renaissance. Following the pandemic and the series of unprecedented challenges confronting our continent, this initiative arrives at exactly the right moment. President Mahama envisions the Accra Reset as a modern African platform uniting a distinguished group of visionary leaders comm...
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President Mahama Hands Over 40 Armoured Vehicles to Ghana Police Service
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President Mahama Hands Over 40 Armoured Vehicles to Ghana Police Service

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to national security with the official handover of 40 advanced armoured vehicles to the Ghana Police Service at a ceremony held at the Police Headquarters in Accra. Speaking at the event, President Mahama stated that the investment in modern security equipment forms part of the government’s broader pledge to safeguard the peace and stability of the country. “Today, as we hand over these 40 advanced armoured vehicles, we are renewing our covenant with the people of Ghana that this nation will protect its citizens, that peace will be defended, and that Ghana will remain secure, stable, and just,” he said. The President emphasized the importance of responsible use of the new vehicles, stressing t...
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Dr. Bawumia Attends State Funeral of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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Dr. Bawumia Attends State Funeral of Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, together with his wife Hajia Samira Bawumia, on Friday joined hundreds of mourners at the Black Star Square in Accra for the state funeral of the late former First Lady, H.E. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Ghanaians from across the country, including government officials, traditional leaders, and members of the public, gathered at the national ceremonial grounds to pay their final respects to the former First Lady, who played a major role in Ghana’s political and social history. In a short statement issued after the ceremony, Dr. Bawumia expressed his condolences to the family and the nation, describing the event as one that brought together Ghanaians from all walks of life. “Hajia Samira and I, earlier today, joined Ghanaians at the...
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AHF: Ghana and DRC Presidents Call for Regional Health Leadership and Sustainable Financing in Africa at AIDS Conference (ICASA 2025)
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AHF: Ghana and DRC Presidents Call for Regional Health Leadership and Sustainable Financing in Africa at AIDS Conference (ICASA 2025)

 The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Global Public Health Institute, in collaboration with The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA), will host a High-Level Summit on Regional Health Leadership and Sustainable Financing in Africa immediately following the opening ceremony of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA 2025) on Dec. 3 in the H.E. John Dramani Mahama room at the Accra International Conference Centre. Aligned with the Africa CDC’s New Public Health Order and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the summit will unite heads of state from Ghana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ministers of health and finance, development partners, parliamentarians, civil society, and private sector leaders to advance d...
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Former First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo Commissions New Library for Achimota Primary School
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Former First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo Commissions New Library for Achimota Primary School

Former First Lady of Ghana, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has commissioned a newly constructed and fully equipped library for Achimota Primary School, a place she proudly describes as her alma mater. The inauguration, which took place on Tuesday, November 26, 2025, was led through her charity initiative, The Rebecca Foundation, as part of efforts to promote literacy and enhance digital learning among young pupils. Speaking at the ceremony, the former First Lady emphasized the importance of early education, reading culture and the need to prepare children for the growing digital world. She described the project as a deeply personal and meaningful opportunity to give back to the institution that played a role in shaping her academic foundation. The modern library facility comes stocked w...
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Kufuor hails Kwame Nkrumah’s for pioneering role 1945 Manchester Congress
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Kufuor hails Kwame Nkrumah’s for pioneering role 1945 Manchester Congress

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has hailed Ghana's founding President Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah and his peers for their pioneering roles in Pan-Africanism and Africa's decolonisation. The former President reiterated that the Manchester Declaration Conference marked the beginning of the united cause for African continental unity and heightened the African anti-colonial struggle. Among the prominent personalities present then were Dr W.B. Dubois of America, George Padmore of the Caribbean, Hastings Banda of Nyasaland, now Malawi, Kenyans Jomo Kenyatta, Nigerians Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Chief Jaja Wachukwu, the Gold Coast Ako Adjei and Kwame Nkrumah, who was the organising Secretary of the Conference. "We must with due respect remember these pioneering years of African liberat...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Explores Strategic Partnership with Portage Energy on Sustainable Waste Management
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Explores Strategic Partnership with Portage Energy on Sustainable Waste Management

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held a high-level meeting with Portage Energy, a clean-energy company known for advancing cutting-edge solutions in sustainable waste management and waste-to-energy technologies. The engagement forms part of government’s broader efforts to attract strategic partnerships that support Ghana’s environmental sustainability and energy transition agenda. Portage Energy is currently exploring innovative approaches to converting waste into clean energy, including the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)—a rapidly emerging global alternative that reduces carbon emissions in the aviation sector. Their interest in the Ghanaian market aligns with the country’s search for modern, science-driven methods of managing waste while expanding its renewa...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Represents President Mahama at SWAG @ 50, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Sports Development
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Represents President Mahama at SWAG @ 50, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Sports Development

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has applauded the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) for five decades of unwavering dedication to promoting Ghanaian sports, describing the association’s impact as “enduring and indispensable.” She made the remarks while representing His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama at the 50th Anniversary celebration of SWAG, where she also received a special award on behalf of the President. Addressing the gathering, the Vice President praised SWAG for consistently uplifting Ghanaian athletes through recognition and storytelling that inspire excellence across all sporting disciplines. According to her, SWAG’s work has significantly contributed to motivating sportsmen and women to uphold high standards while showcasing the depth of talent acr...
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Ghana Extends Condolences to Jamaica Following Devastating Hurricane Melissa
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Ghana Extends Condolences to Jamaica Following Devastating Hurricane Melissa

The Government of Ghana has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation in Jamaica caused by Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm that struck the Caribbean nation on Tuesday, 28th October 2025. In an official statement issued in Accra, President John Dramani Mahama extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Jamaica. Through a diplomatic note sent to Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, President Mahama conveyed Ghana’s sympathy to the bereaved families, wished the injured a speedy recovery, and expressed solidarity with all those left homeless by the disaster. “The Republic of Ghana stands in solidarity with Jamaica as the nation navigates these difficult times,” the statement read. “We are confident in the resilie...
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Ghana, Germany seal pact for youth employment in Germany
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Ghana, Germany seal pact for youth employment in Germany

I’m The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has sealed an employment pact with its partners in Ghana and Germany to send some young Ghanaians to Germany for skills training and employment as government makes frantic efforts to significantly reduce youth unemployment in the country. The agreement dubbed the “ROCET Project,” provides the opportunity for 30 qualified Ghanaians between the ages of 18 and 30 to visit Germany every year for a three-year programme, with the first cohort set to start the programme in 2026. The project stipulates a rigorous, multi-stage recruitment process, including interviews and language proficiency tests, designed to ensure the success and integration of selected candidates. Candidates who emerge successful will receive monthly allowances of approx...
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