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President Akufo-Addo commissions Accra STEM academy
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President Akufo-Addo commissions Accra STEM academy

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the Accra STEM Academy, an institution dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, on Friday, December 27, 2024. The facility is expected to provide students with skills in areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology. The President also announced the development of 20 STEM centres and 10 model STEM Senior High Schools nationwide, aimed at offering practical education with modern equipment. These initiatives are part of efforts to align education with the demands of a technology-driven world. The Accra STEM Academy is equipped with laboratories, classrooms, and research facilities designed to support hands-on learning. According to the government, the academy will serv...
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Akufo-Addo approves visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals
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Akufo-Addo approves visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals. He granted an executive approval on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Ghana will join Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin as the only African countries offering visa-free entry to all African passport holders. This is in fulfilment of his promise to introduce visa-free travel for citizens of all African nations to Ghana during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD 2024) in January 2024. This is to improve the free movement of people, goods, and services across the continent, a move that would drive the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by ensuring economic integration. The policy is set to take effect before the end of Akufo-Addo’s term on January 6, 2025. Pr...
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Ghana is destined for greatness – President Akufo-Addo
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Ghana is destined for greatness – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his heartfelt Christmas greetings to all Ghanaians, urging them to stay united. In his Christmas message, he emphasized that "Ghana is a nation destined for greatness" and called on the people to work together, guided by hope and love, to achieve remarkable things. The President wished the nation peace, joy, and blessings during the festive season, saying, "May this Christmas fill our hearts with joy, our homes with laughter, and our lives with blessings."  He also encouraged citizens to continue striving for peace and unity, stressing the importance of supporting one another. President Akufo-Addo urged Ghanaians to renew their commitment to being agents of peace and progress, particularly during the holiday season.  ...
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CHAN Qualifiers: Ghana, Nigeria first-leg encounter ends in scoreless stalemate
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CHAN Qualifiers: Ghana, Nigeria first-leg encounter ends in scoreless stalemate

The Black Galaxies were held to a goalless draw by Nigeria in the first leg encounter of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) final qualifier. The match, which took place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 22, finished in a draw, setting up a thrilling second leg in Nigeria next week. Black Galaxies coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani named a strong starting lineup with Kotoko striker Albert Amoah leading the charge. Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare was in the goal post for Ghana while Basake Holy Stars midfielder Yakubu Issah captained the team. The game started on a very cagey note, and the physique of the Nigerians made them win lots of the 50-50 balls in the midfield area. Chances were hard to come by but Ghana captain Issah Yakubu had a glorious opportu...
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Ghana’s Supreme Court clears path for anti-LGBT law amid human rights concerns
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Ghana’s Supreme Court clears path for anti-LGBT law amid human rights concerns

Ghana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed legal challenges against a controversial anti-LGBT bill, clearing the way for President Nana Akufo-Addo to sign it into law. The legislation, among Africa’s strictest, criminalises promoting LGBT rights, despite warnings it could jeopardise billions in international financing.  Issued File photo of people gathering outside the Ghana High Commission in London on March 6, 2024, to protest against Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill.  © Adrian Dennis, AFP Ghana's Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed two separate cases challenging the legality of one of Africa's most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBT legislation, paving the way for the president to sign it into law. The West African nation's parliament una...
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Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ delivers a bittersweet buzz as tourists push up prices
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Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ delivers a bittersweet buzz as tourists push up prices

Success of Ghanaian president’s call to members of diaspora to visit country adding to inflation, say locals. Since September, Effia Afful and her friends have been calling Accra establishments to reserve tables for the Christmas season, trying to beat other fun-seekers to it. “You have to reserve your tables now because by the time you are ready, there will be no table left,” said the 30-year-old advertising executive. In recent years, Ghana has become a December hotspot. It began in 2018 with President Nana Akufo-Addo’s call-to-action in Washington DC, urging Black people in the diaspora to visit Africa. The “Year of Return” was launched in 2019 to mark the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first recorded enslaved Africans in the state of Virginia in the US. Member...
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Super Clash: Hearts of Oak Coach Abubakar Ouattara Names 22 Man Squad for Asante Kotoko Clash
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Super Clash: Hearts of Oak Coach Abubakar Ouattara Names 22 Man Squad for Asante Kotoko Clash

Accra Hearts of Oak head coach Abubakar Ouattara has named a strong 22-man squad ahead of the highly anticipated classico clash, against arch rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. signaling his intent to bounce back after two tough matches without a point against the Porcupine Warriors, Coach Ouattara expects his side to win the game against in a bid to secure a favorable spot on the Premier League ladder and also claim a bragging right over their counterparts. With his side under pressure following recent struggles, Ouattara will be looking to this balanced squad to deliver a much-needed result in this crucial match. Below is a Full Squad Breakdown: Goalkeepers: • Benjamin Asare • Akwasi Nketia Defenders: • Samue...
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More jobs and no ‘nuisance taxes’ – Ghanaians’ great expectations
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More jobs and no ‘nuisance taxes’ – Ghanaians’ great expectations

Ghana's former President John Mahama will be under enormous pressure to meet the expectations of voters following his landslide victory in Saturday's election.  He swept back to power after eight years in opposition, running what political analyst Nansata Yakubu described as a "masterclass" in campaigning.  He defeated Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia by 56.6% of votes to 41.6% to notch up the biggest margin of victory by a candidate in 24 years. But voter turnout was lower than in the 2020 election, especially in some of the heartlands of Bwaumia's New Patriotic Party (NPP), suggesting some people there - disillusioned with its performance in government - stayed at home.  As Mahama's supporters celebrated his victory, Belinda Amuzu - a teacher in the northern cit...
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UN Special Representative congratulates Ghana on successful elections 
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UN Special Representative congratulates Ghana on successful elections 

Mr. Leonardo Santos Simão, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative, has congratulated Ghanaians for holding a "peaceful and orderly" Presidential and Parliamentary election.   In a statement shared with the Ghana News Agency, he described the successful election as an important step toward strengthening the country’s democracy.  “The sense of responsibility demonstrated by all stakeholders, and the commitment of all the candidates, and leaders of political parties to ensuring that peace and security prevail during the entire electoral process, is once more a significant step towards consolidating the country’s democratic achievements, which will be cited as a model of political maturity and pragmatism,” he stated.  Mr. Santos Simão, who is also the Head of...
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Victorious John Mahama promises new beginning for Ghana
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Victorious John Mahama promises new beginning for Ghana

Supporters of John Mahama have taken to the streets across the country to celebrate his victory Ghana's opposition candidate and former President John Mahama has promised "a new beginning, a new direction" for the country after being officially declared the winner of Saturday's presidential election. Mahama won with 56.6% against 41.6% for Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia. It is the biggest margin of victory in the country for 24 years. Voter turnout was 60.9%, said the head of Ghana's electoral commission, Jean Mensa. Mahama said he felt "humbled" that he and his National Democratic Congress (NDC) had "chalked one of the best results in the electoral history of Ghana". He also noted that Ghana had "made history" by choosing its first female Vice-President, Jane Naana Opoku A...
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