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Significance Of The Official Visit By Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Ghana
NEWS COMMENTARY LOOKS AT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RECENT OFFICIAL VISIT BY THE INDIA PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI TO GHANA AND THE IMMENSE BENEFITS TO BE DERIVED FROM HIS VISIT Ghana and India share diplomatic history that dates back to 1953, when...

Ghana records approximately 24,000cancer cases annually -Gunu
Ghana is witnessing a sharp increase in Oncology or Cancer incidences with approximately 27,385 new cases reported in 2022 alone, with 17,944 associated deaths. Roughly 24,000 new cases are being recorded annually, with the Volta Region alone,...

Ghana using sniffer dogs for narcotics detection at airport due to dysfunctional scanners — Interior Minister
Alhaji Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, the Minister of the Interior, says Ghana, in the interim, is using sniffer dogs to detect suspected narcotic substances at the airport and other key entry points due to broken down body and baggage scanners. The...

Ghana’s abstention from HRC59 vote conflicts its espoused position on LGBTQ — Sam George
The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says Ghana’s decision to abstain from a vote at the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC59) contradicts the country’s publicly declared position on...

‘‘A Quieter and More Corrosive Democratic Threat in Africa’’
It is well-known that democracy in Africa faces increasing challenges from military coups, electoral violence, and unconstitutional power grabs. However, a recent DemCap Report, in collaboration with the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) in...
Ghana’s Oil Palm Industry Faces 50,000-Metric Ton Annual Deficit
Ghana’s oil palm sector confronts a critical shortfall, producing 350,000 metric tons annually against domestic demand of 400,000 metric tons. The 50,000-metric-ton deficit forces processors to rely on costly imports, undermining industry...

Ghana issues first ITMOs under Paris agreement
Ghana has officially issued and transferred its first 11,733 tonnes of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) to Switzerland under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. This development positions the country as the first African...

Ghana using sniffer dogs for narcotics detection at airport due to dysfunctional scanners — Minister
By Godwill Arthur-Mensah Accra, July 10, GNA – Alhaji Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, the Minister of the Interior, says Ghana, in the interim, is using sniffer dogs to detect suspected narcotic substances at the airport and other key entry points due...
Scientology Network Features Ghana Educator in New Episode
A documentary profiling Richmond Atta-Williams’ educational reform efforts in Ghana premieres July 9 on the Scientology Network’s Voices for Humanity series. The episode highlights his nationwide initiative applying “Study Technology” a learning...

Ghana Women vs Mali Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 11th 2025
Ghana Women and Mali Women will battle for three points in a 2024 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash on Friday (July 11th). The game will be played at Stade Municipal de Berkane. The Black Queens began their tournament with a disappointing...
Research Underfunding Undermines Ghana Policies – Prof. Quartey
Chronic underinvestment in research is crippling Ghana’s policymaking, leading to costly reversals and eroded public trust, according to Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the University of Ghana’s Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic...

Ghana issues first ITMOs to Switzerland under Paris Agreement
Ghana has officially issue and transfer its first 11,733 tons of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) to Switzerland, under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. This development positions the country as the first African country...

Ghana's economy running on 'borrowed breath', not fundamental strength - APL
In spite of the seeming economic gains, especially with the stability of the local currency in the past few weeks, the Africa Policy Lens has issued a strong warning against how the economy is being managed by the Mahama administration. According...

Haruna Iddrisu highlights Ghana’s TVET successes at high level event in Botswana
Ghana’s Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has highlighted the country’s bold strides in transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the 2025 TVET Pitso Forum in Gaborone, Botswana. The high-level event, co-hosted...
Ghana’s Gold Legacy Takes Center Stage at New York Summit
Ghana’s economic and cultural ties to gold will anchor the 15th annual Eye on the Prize conference in New York (July 14–16), where global investors, mining giants, and cultural leaders convene at Bohemian National Hall. Hosted by the Initiative in...

Ghana records approximately 24,000 cancer cases annually – Gunu
By Maxwell Awumah Ho, July 9, GNA-Ghana is witnessing a sharp increase in oncology or cancer incidences with approximately 27,385 new cases reported in 2022 alone, with 17,944 associated deaths. Roughly, 24,000 new cases are being recorded...

Modi in Ghana: A Strategic Leap For Ghana–India Relations
In the ever-changing landscape of global diplomacy, few bilateral moments are as significant as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Ghana. The Indian leader’s arrival in Accra was not merely a ceremonial occasion; it was a strategic...
Ghana’s gold takes global spotlight at New York conference
The pivotal role of gold in Ghana’s economic growth and its deep cultural significance will be the focus of a major gathering this week by the U.S.-based Initiative for Art and Culture (IAC) at New York City’s Bohemian National Hall. Being held on...

Ghana trades carbon credits
[ACCRA, SciDev.Net] Ghana has become the first African country officially to trade carbon credits under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, marking a major milestone in international climate cooperation. The country transferred 11,733 tonnes of...

Engineering the gold future: E&P’s bold leap into indigenous mining
By Samuel Lartey(Prof) [email protected] On the sun-drenched afternoon of July 5, 2025, industry leaders and government officials gathered at a landmark ceremony in Accra. It was here that Engineers & Planners (E&P), a Ghanaian-owned mining and...