Washington: Trump’s new travel ban, which bars citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, officially took effect at 00 ET (0500 BST) on Monday. The executive order, signed by Trump last week, targets nationals from Afghanistan, Myanma…
Lomé: The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Togo have signed a partial credit guarantee agreement to support the country’s mobilization of a sustainable financing facility of EUR 200 million. Provided by the African Development Fund…
Abidjan: The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved an investment of $100 million in Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms Ltd (Arise IIP) to support the development of industrial parks and special economic zones across Africa…
Accra: The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has opened the fourth edition of its Gender Advisers Course in Accra, aiming to deepen gender integration in peace and security efforts across Africa. It is in collaboration with Sweden’s Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA). According to Ghana News Agency, the week-long training, hosted at KAIPTC from May 26 to 30, brings together professionals from across the continent to equip them with practical tools and strategies to support gender mainstreaming within their organizations and operational activities. This year’s course builds on previous sessions held in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The course, supported
Wli: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has called on investors and well-meaning Ghanaians to partner with the Ministry in developing tourist sites across the country. She emphasized that this would help boost tourism, enhance local economies, and increase national revenue. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Gomashie made these remarks during her first fact-finding tour of tourist destinations in the Volta Region upon her assumption of office. Speaking in the Hohoe Municipality, she stressed the importance of harnessing Ghana’s natural and cultural assets for sustainable tourism. The Minister outlined the need for collaboration between
Dambai: In a bid to ease the burden on commuters, Dambai drivers in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region have complied with reducing fares by 15 per cent. According to Ghana News Agency, this move follows a joint publication by the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) and Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), which saw a 15% reduction in transport fares effective May 24, 2025. Dambai to Hohoe fares have been reduced from GHC 60 to GHC 50, while Dambai to Kpando fares have also been reduced from GHC 80 to GHC 70. However, a follow-up
Suame: A brief but vibrant ceremony was held at the Suame Technical Institute, near Kumasi, to commemorate the first anniversary of the Heavy-Duty Artisans Association of Ghana (GHAART). The event was themed ‘Empowering Skilled Hands for a Better Tomorrow’, highlighting the association’s commitment to enhancing the skills and prospects of artisans across the nation. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Suleman Abdul Rahman, the National President of GHAART, expressed the association’s dedication to uniting artisans under a single umbrella to improve their livelihoods. He emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities for training and skill enhancement to keep pace with the