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Accra: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that five distinguished Ghanaians will be honoured as envoys of the upcoming 2025 Diaspora Summit. Each of the envoys will receive a diplomatic passport in recognition of their contributions to promoting African unity, culture, and identity. According to Ghana News Agency, the honourees, Wode Maya, Lady Dentaa Amoateng, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine, and Ibrahim Mahama, have been carefully selected for their outstanding achievements and enduring commitment to advancing the African story on the global stage. The Ghana Diaspora Summit 2025, scheduled for December 19-20 in Accra, will convene leaders from government, business,

Kpando: The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has deployed a Search and Rescue Vessel to Kpando Torkor in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region to enhance emergency response and safeguard lives on the Volta Lake. The vessel, christened MV Matey Korley – GMA AK/003, sailed into Kpando Torkor, after being transported from Tema, launched at Akosombo, and prepared for operations. According to Ghana News Agency, the deployment marks the first of its kind on the Volta Lake and is part of a broader national strategy to improve maritime safety while supporting the government’s 24-Hour Economy agenda. Over the years, communities

Accra: The 4th Kojo Bentsi-Enchill (KBE) Memorial Lecture has highlighted the growing importance of international arbitration in Africa and its role in boosting investor confidence and economic stability. The annual lecture is organised by leading law firm, Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa and Ankomah, in honour of its founding partner, Kojo Bentsi-Enchill. According to Ghana News Agency, the event brought together legal experts, law students, and the public to discuss the future of cross-border commercial disputes as African economies become more integrated into global markets. Dr. Dominic Ayine, the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, noted that as African economies integrate further into global

Accra: Ghana has officially launched the 2025 Diaspora Summit and Awards Gala with a renewed pledge to deepen engagement with the global African diaspora as equal partners in national development and the broader African renaissance. The December summit, themed ‘Resetting Ghana: The Diaspora as the 17th Region,’ will feature plenaries on investment, innovation, and culture, as well as a special reparations conference, culminating in the Diaspora Awards Gala, which will celebrate the contributions of Ghanaians and people of African descent worldwide. According to Ghana News Agency, the 2025 Diaspora Summit is expected to attract leaders from government, business, civil society,

Accra: Ghana’s export sector demonstrated strong performance in August 2025, with total earnings reaching $17.99 billion. The latest economic data reveals a continued upward trajectory in export revenues, driven largely by robust growth of gold, cocoa, and oil. According to Ghana News Agency, compared to 2024, the cumulative export value for the first eight months of 2025 reflects substantial year-on-year growth, reinforcing the sector’s critical role in the national economy. Gold exports remained the leading foreign exchange earner, contributing $11.20 billion cumulatively by August 2025. This represents a notable increase from previous periods, supported by favourable international prices and steady

Accra: The Agona West Municipal Assembly has disbursed a total of GHC113,500 to 79 People with Disabilities (PWDs) to assist with their daily needs. This allocation is a portion of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) dedicated to supporting PWDs and their families. According to Ghana News Agency, the recipients received amounts ranging between GHC1,000 and GHC2,000, while those pursuing further education were granted GHC4,000 each to aid their academic pursuits. During the disbursement ceremony, Mr. Eric Gyamfi Odoom, the Agona West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), emphasized the government’s commitment, under President John Mahama, to improving the quality of life

Accra: Management of the TDC Ghana Limited has strongly stated that the company will not regularise unauthorised occupation and development within the Tema Acquisition Area (TAA). This was stated in a public announcement issued by its management and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA). According to Ghana News Agency, the company’s attention had been drawn to the growing practice where individuals or groups unlawfully entered parcels of public land within the acquisition area, clear or fill such lands, assume ownership and subsequently approach TDC to request regularisation. ‘The company will not be compelled or muscled into recognising any such