In Kwahu, a clash between the youth and the police resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals, struck by stray bullets allegedly fired by law enforcement during a confrontation with an agitated crowd in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The incident transpired at the chief’s palace, where the police were trying to rescue a suspected murderer, accused of killing two people in Adwumasu, a farming community in the Kwahu South Municipality. Upon learning of the arrest, community members stormed the palace, demanding the immediate release of the suspect for swift justice. Despite police intervention, the release…
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed regret over Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s decision to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), describing it as an unfortunate development. In the context of military rule in the three countries, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS, contending that the organization has become obsolete and no longer supports their cause. Highlighting the perspective that ECOWAS has outlived its usefulness, the nations’ argument resonated with their determination to sever ties with the regional body. As a former ECOWAS Chair, President Akufo-Addo underscored the adverse impact this decision…
Source: Andrew Mitchell I am in Ghana for the second time in my role as the UK minister for Development and Africa. My visit comes on the heels of Britain’s recently published plan for international development, which focuses on the different ways we can work together to help both our countries thrive. I was very grateful to President Akufo-Addo for saying he “welcomes the UK’s recognition of a new, more equal partnership with Ghana and Africa, and the need for African voices to be heard.” That is high praise indeed. But what does this all mean? The White Paper…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo urges fellow Heads of States and the global business community to zero in on unleashing the potential income of $450 billion driven by AfCFTA through continental trade by 2035. Akufo-Addo envisions that a one percent surge in Africa’s share of global trade from two to three percent could result in an additional $70 billion per annum for the continent. A pivotal stride towards achieving this, according to the President, involves rallying global support for a novel investment approach that underscores mutually reinforcing partnerships between the private sectors of advanced economies and African economies. Speaking at…
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have opted to exit the West African bloc ECOWAS, citing it as a perceived threat to its member states. The military regimes in these nations declared their immediate withdrawal, deeming it a “sovereign decision” to part ways with the Economic Community of West African States without delay. Facing challenges of jihadist violence and poverty, these regimes have maintained strained relations with ECOWAS, especially following coups in Niger in July of the previous year, Burkina Faso in 2022, and Mali in 2020. In response, ECOWAS released a statement on Sunday acknowledging the withdrawal, emphasizing its…
President Akufo-Addo announced that the government is taking steps to enact a visa-free policy for all Africans this year. Currently, only a handful of African nations, including Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin, provide visa-free entry for all continent citizens. President Akufo-Addo reiterated the government’s dedication to achieving visa-free access for all Africans during the opening of the 2024 Africa Prosperity Dialogue under the theme, “Developing Prosperity in Africa: Produce, Add, Value and Trade.” “Many of you had to obtain a visa to attend this event; we arranged a special provision for this conference, reducing the visa acquisition fee by…
A group of six individuals implicated in an alleged coup plot has been condemned to death for charges of conspiracy to commit high treason and the act of high treason. However, the High Court has absolved Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Agordzo, Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, and one other junior military officer, Corporal Seidu Abubakar. The six individuals convicted of plotting the coup now face the sentence of death by hanging. Among them are civilians Donya Kafui, also known as Ezor, a blacksmith, and Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu, a fleet manager. They were found guilty of conspiracy to commit treason…
Ghana’s government has recently procured 12 modern trains for its railway transportation system. These contemporary diesel-powered trains, part of the initial batch, are designed for both regional and long-distance operations within the Ghana Railways network. Expected to arrive from Poland in the middle of the upcoming month, the first vehicle is currently undergoing final tests at the Pesa factory in Bydgoszcz, as reported by the Polish website “RK.” There’s a possibility that the new diesel multiple unit might reach Ghana before the end of this month. The framework contract between the Ghanaian Railways and the supplier covers 12 diesel multiple…
The Senior Staff Association of universities in Ghana and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG) have announced an indefinite nationwide strike, seeking improved conditions of service and pension benefits. Issuing a press statement, Isaac Donkoh, the National Chairman of the association, cited the government’s failure to address issues related to the welfare of university senior staff, particularly concerning pensions and conditions of service outlined in the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), as the reason for the decision. Donkoh revealed that despite numerous pleas, the government had not released Tier-2 Pension contributions for effective investment management, as…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II instructs the new Offinsomanhene, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, to search for a replacement for Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko, the current Queen mother of Offinso. The Asantehene desires a candidate who can collaborate effectively with the newly appointed Omanhene, demonstrating willingness to cooperate and respond promptly to Manhyia Palace summons without offering baseless excuses. This declaration at the Manhyia Palace marks the conclusion of Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko’s rule as the current Queen mother of the Offinso Traditional Area in Asanteman. The Asantehene makes this statement on Thursday, January 11, 2024, during the inaugural meeting…