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Accra: Dr Bryan Acheampong has once again proven his worth in Ghanaian politics by clearing the air on the fertiliser distribution during his tenure as the Minister of Food and Agriculture. Addressing recent misinformation about fertiliser distribution during the 2024 elections, the former Minister made it clear that integrity guided every decision under his watch. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Acheampong explained during his regional campaign tour that when he took over as Minister, Ghana was facing several challenges in the agriculture sector. He emphasized that during one of the most severe droughts in recent years, a national relief

Kumasi: The Goethe-Institut, Ghana, has successfully launched the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture (AEPC) project in Kumasi, marking the second launch following an initial event in Accra. The initiative is designed to provide artists, creators, and cultural professionals in the Ashanti region with equal opportunities to participate in a grant competition alongside their counterparts from across Africa. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Excellencial Betty Boatemaa, the Finance and Grants Assistant of the AEPC at Goethe-Institut, highlighted that the European Union (EU) is funding the project, which will run from March 2025 to February 2028. The project aims to bolster collaborations

Accra: Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, a communication expert and Artificial Intelligence (AI) consultant, has called on journalists and media organisations to adopt AI tools to enhance efficiency and remain relevant in the evolving media landscape. Speaking at the opening of a three-day training session for reporters and editors of the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Accra, Dr Ayiku noted that avoiding AI would mean missing out on transformative opportunities in journalism. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Ayiku emphasized that AI is not a replacement for journalists but a tool to enhance their work. He explained that the real

Accra: Cambodia has expressed its support for the Moroccan autonomy plan and the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. According to Ghana News Agency, this position was expressed in the Joint Communiqu© issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Prak Sokhonn, following their videoconference meeting. During this meeting, and following the major achievements made in the Moroccan Sahara issue under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Cambodia expressed its support for the Moroccan Autonomy Plan

Bolgatanga: Mr Donatus Atanga Akamugri, the Upper East Regional Minister, has reiterated the need for an airport in the region to improve air transport connectivity, attract investment, and unlock economic and tourism potential. He emphasized the strategic importance of such an infrastructure project during the commissioning of the Upper East Regional Passport Application Centre in Bolgatanga. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister highlighted the airport as essential for regional transformation, trade facilitation, and balanced national development. He pointed out the region’s proximity to Burkina Faso and Togo, its rich mineral resources, and a growing population as factors that make

Shama: The Shama Traditional Council has held a crucial stakeholder meeting to deepen collaboration between the Council and companies operating within the Shama Municipality. The meeting was chaired by Osagyefo Kwaw Fraiku IV, the President of the Council, and saw the participation of chiefs, queen mothers, and representatives from key institutions, including Twyford Ghana Ceramic Factory, the Volta River Authority (VRA), local banks, Police Service, Fire Service, and Lands Commission. According to Ghana News Agency, the discussions focused on corporate registration with the Council, participation in traditional activities, sponsorship management, corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance, employment opportunities for locals, and

Accra: Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, widow of former President Jerry John Rawlings, has passed away. Details surrounding her death, including the cause and official confirmation from her family, were yet to be made public at the time of filing this report. According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was a prominent figure in Ghana’s political and social life for over four decades. She served as First Lady during her husband’s tenure as Head of State and later as President, first briefly in 1979 and again from 1981 to 2001. As First Lady, she founded the 31st December