Since gaining independence in 1957 under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana has pursued tourism as a strategic avenue for economic diversification, cultural promotion, and international engagement. Over the decades, the sector has evolved significantly, shaped by political transitions, policy reforms, and global trends. However, persistent structural challenges continue to hinder its full potential. In […]
I am addressing the General Assembly on behalf of the African group regarding the draft resolution entitled Declaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialized Charter Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity. In September last year, at the 80th session of the General Assembly, I stood in this exact place and […]
Some Ghanaians have called on stakeholders in the trade sector to make Made-in-Ghana products more affordable to encourage patronage and support local industries. They observed that many locally produced goods were often priced beyond the reach of average households, making it difficult for consumers to choose them over cheaper or more attractive foreign alternatives. Madam Hilda Akoto, […]
President John Dramani Mahama has led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony in honour of enslaved Africans at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan, New York, as Africa intensifies its global push for reparatory justice. The ceremony brought together diplomats, civil rights activists, U.S. officials, and members of the African diaspora, including New York […]
The United Kingdom is facing renewed diplomatic pressure to support a landmark United Nations resolution seeking to formally declare the Transatlantic Slave Trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity. As a former colonial power with a significant role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Britain derived substantial economic benefits from enslaved labour, generating wealth […]
On Friday, March 20, many Muslims in Accra gathered at Independence Square to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. By Francis Quasie
At the star-studded ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles, Chloe Bailey delivered a striking fashion moment that fused art, structure, and bold femininity. Styled by Jamie Bruce and Jason Rembert, the singer stepped out in a head-turning look from Aliétte that demanded attention from every angle. The dress was a masterclass in […]
President John Dramani Mahama is set to depart Accra for the United States on Monday for a high-profile diplomatic mission to United Nations Headquarters in New York and engagements in Pennsylvania, where he will spearhead Africa’s renewed push for reparatory justice over the transatlantic slave trade. The visit is widely regarded as historic, as President […]
A three-year-old boy, Christopher Amponsah, has died while ten others sustained injuries following a bee attack at Wawaase, a suburb of Agona Swedru in the Agona West Municipality of the Central Region. The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. on Friday when a swarm of bees attacked residents, causing panic as people ran for safety. The […]
Parliament has approved the Mining Lease Agreement between the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and Barari DV Ghana Limited, for the mining of lithium and other minerals at Ewoyaa in the Mfantsiman Municipality of the Central Region. The agreement, covering a concession area of 42.63 square kilometres, was presented to the House by Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, pursuant to Article 268 of […]
