Day: June 18, 2025

Accra: Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, emphasized the need for a unifying factor in Ghana, suggesting that recognizing and honoring God could serve this purpose. He noted that God is responsible for rain, fruitfulness, and prosperity, and acknowledging this could aid national advancement. Mr Bagbin referenced the story of Jacob and his children, highlighting that unity can bring people together despite differences. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Bagbin made these remarks during a meeting with the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee at Parliament House in Accra. The committee visited to discuss the upcoming

Accra: Legislators in Ghana’s Parliament have made a strong case for government to procure about 10,000 life jackets for communities along the Black Volta River in the Upper West Region following the drowning of seven Lawra SHS students on Saturday. According to Ghana News Agency, the lawmakers argued that most of the residents along the Black Volta River used canoes as a means of transport to their farms and that they needed life jackets to ensure their safety and security. The members of Parliament (MPs) made the call when contributing to a statement made on the floor of Parliament by

Accra: Ghana is ready to deepen its dialogue with the European Union on structured labour migration, President John Dramani Mahama has said. He emphasized that with shortages in sectors such as healthcare, construction, and agriculture in the EU, Ghana offers a pool of skilled professionals to meet this demand. President Mahama highlighted the importance of collaboration on mutual recognition of qualifications and fair labour standards to establish a framework that aligns Ghana’s potential with Europe’s labour needs. His remarks were made at the opening of the Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue

Upper West Region: The Community Aid for Rural Development (CARD-Ghana) has trained members of the She Leads Social Movement, a network of young advocates, in leadership and advocacy skills, equipping them to drive positive change in their communities. The initiative, under the She Leads project, aims to bridge the gender inequality gap in society by unlocking the potential of girls and young women. According to Ghana News Agency, some members of the She Leads Social Movement, representatives from youth-led organizations, including Curious Minds Ghana, and girls and young women from tertiary institutions in the region, as well as the She

Dakar: Africa receives more than $100 billion each year in remittances and billions more in philanthropic contributions. These financial flows are now being recognised as powerful tools that can drive gender equality and inclusive growth across the continent. This was the central message at a regional conference held in Dakar from June 2 to 3, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, co-hosted by UN Women and the Ford Foundation, brought together more than 150 participants from government, finance, technology, philanthropy, and civil society. The forum focused on how remittances and philanthropic capital could be redirected as long-term investments