Day: September 23, 2025

Accra: The recent announcement by COCOBOD that it has received over $4 billion in deposits from international buyers for Ghana’s cocoa marks a major shift in how the country finances its cocoa sector. This development is a direct result of a bold decision taken by Dr. Bryan Acheampong, former Minister for Food and Agriculture, during his tenure to end Ghana’s decades-long reliance on syndicated loans. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Acheampong took the decisive step in 2024 to cancel cocoa loan syndication. For over 30 years, Ghana borrowed millions of dollars annually from foreign banks to pre-finance cocoa purchases.

Gaza: The parents of Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old Israeli musician who was abducted to the Gaza Strip two years ago, have urged the media not to circulate a newly released video of him by the Hamas movement. ‘Our family is shocked and full of pain,’ they expressed in a forum with relatives of those abducted on October 7, 2023. According to Ghana News Agency, Ohel was captured during the Nova Festival, held near the border with the Gaza Strip. In the video, he appeared thin and anxious, his parents noted, adding that he seemed to be losing sight in his

Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi has issued a pardon for prominent activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah, as stated in a recent presidential announcement. The unexpected move has led to speculation that the activist’s release may be linked to a potential exchange involving an Egyptian national detained in the United Kingdom. According to Ghana News Agency, the presidential statement noted that al-Sissi had pardoned several convicted individuals, including Abdel-Fattah, after completing the necessary constitutional and legal procedures. The list of pardoned individuals comprised six names in total. Abdel-Fattah, a significant figure in Egypt’s 2011 uprising against former President Hosny Mubarak, was initially expected

New york: The United States on Monday confirmed its commitment to defend NATO territories following repeated Russian airspace violations over European NATO members. US Ambassador Mike Waltz emphasized the United States’ unwavering support during an emergency UN Security Council meeting, stating that the US and its allies will protect every inch of NATO territory from such intrusions. According to Ghana News Agency, the US urged Russia to cease its dangerous behavior and seek de-escalation. Ambassador Waltz highlighted the efforts of US President Donald Trump in attempting to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, calling for direct negotiations between

New york: The United Nations regards violations of NATO airspace attributed to Russia as a threat to security in Europe, a senior official said at a special meeting in New York on Monday. ‘This series of recent incidents further underscored the already high tensions that endanger European security, as the war continues to rage in Ukraine, violations of sovereign countries airspace are unacceptable,’ the UN’s assistant secretary-general, Miroslav Jenca, told the UN Security Council session. According to Ghana News Agency, citing recent incursions in Estonia, Poland, and Romania involving Russian drones and fighter jets, Jenca called for an immediate de-escalation

Akwatia: Mr. Wonder Davor, the Head of Works Department at the Denkyembour District Assembly in the Eastern Region, has called on communities to establish watchdog committees to address the issue of unauthorized construction on waterways in the district. He announced that the assembly plans to demolish such structures to prevent flooding and related disasters as the rainy season approaches. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Davor expressed his concerns during an interview, highlighting the problem of unplanned human settlement contributing to recurring flooding. He emphasized the need for proactive measures by the assembly to prevent flooding during the rainy season.

Sierakowice: Poland will respond resolutely to further violations of its airspace, including the possible downing of aircraft that enter its territory and pose a threat, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday. The government was ready to take such a decision in extreme cases, Tusk told a press conference in Sierakowice in the north of the country. According to Ghana News Agency, Tusk stated that the situation was less clear-cut in other scenarios, where it is necessary to proceed with caution and think twice before making a decision that could lead to a serious escalation. The prime minister cited Friday’s