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Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for China and Russia to enhance mutual support within multilateral frameworks during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing. Xi stated that both nations should work together to safeguard their development and security interests, unite countries in the Global South, and promote a more just and equitable international order. According to Ghana News Agency, President Xi highlighted the importance of both countries supporting each other in guiding the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). He suggested that they should inject new momentum into the SCO to make it

Lambussie: Thirty women in the Lambussie District have received mentorship and capacity-building aimed at enhancing their leadership skills to enable them to participate more actively in local governance and development processes. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-day training formed part of a broader initiative by the Upper West Regional Department of Gender, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to bridge the gender leadership gap in the region. Participants received mentorship from established women leaders who shared personal experiences, challenges they encountered in their leadership roles, and strategies for navigating and overcoming those challenges. The workshop also

London: Dr James Orleans-Lindsay, the Chancellor of the Cape Coast Technical University and the Executive Chairman of JL Holdings, a Ghanaian real estate company, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Africa Rising Symposium. The symposium, themed ‘Beyond Potential: Africa’s Age of Performance’, will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in the United Kingdom. According to Ghana News Agency, the event is being organised by the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at LSE, in partnership with EMY Africa. The Africa Rising Symposium aims to bring together African

Brussels: The European Union (EU) failed to approve a new round of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, as the move was blocked by Slovakia over concerns related to energy security, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. According to Ghana News Agency, Kallas expressed disappointment after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, stating she was ‘really sad’ the sanctions didn’t get approved. She emphasized that ‘the ball is in Slovakia’s court,’ highlighting Slovakia’s pivotal role in the decision-making process. The European Commission had earlier introduced its 18th sanctions package, aimed at targeting

According to ghana news agency:DS Year 3 Project in 10 communities within the Ho Municipality. This project is part of a national initiative supported by GAVI through the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health, targeting 100 districts and municipalities across the country. In Ho, GOSANET is active in Sokode Gborgame, Goshon City (Ho), Hodzo Ve, Ho Fiave, Hodzoga, Ho Tsiyikpota, Akoefe, Taviefe Deme, Hofedo, and Sokode Lokoe. Mr. Atidzah stressed that, with GAVI’s support, GOSANET would continue strengthening health systems and mobilizing communities to achieve equitable immunization coverage in underserved areas. During the outreach, Mr. Atidzah educated congregants on routine

Accra: TalentsinAfrica and the People Initiative Foundation have launched the NextGen Opportunities Forum 2025, scheduled to take place in Accra on August 15. This year’s edition marks a decade of sparking ideas through TEDxLabone, TEDxAccra, and Africa Dialogues, signifying a significant step toward the future of Africa’s youth. According to Ghana News Agency, the forum will center on the theme ‘Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future One Bold Step.’ The event is a premier gathering for young leaders, entrepreneurs, policy influencers, investors, creatives, and educators working collaboratively to unlock transformative opportunities across the continent. The forum’s timing coincides with International

Kyiv: The Ukrainian parliament has voted to temporarily suspend the country’s participation in the Ottawa Convention, an international treaty that prohibits the use of anti-personnel landmines, a parliament member announced on Tuesday. The motion was passed with 299 votes in favor, surpassing the required minimum of 226 votes, as stated by lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak in a post on Telegram. According to Ghana News Agency, the suspension is driven by ‘asymmetric conditions,’ considering that Russia is not a party to the convention. The government-run Ukrinform news agency indicated that the suspension would remain in effect until the complete cessation of the