5 h. ago Asiedu Nketiah urges African political parties to prioritize governance over elections

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has called on political parties across Africa to shift their focus from merely winning elections to building enduring institutions that champion effective governance.

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6 h. ago Algeria Joins Africa’s Payment Network Ahead of Major Trade Fair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/Algeria has become the 18th nation to join the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), strengthening a continent-wide push to simplify cross-border trade. The move comes as Algeria prepares to host the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers this September, expected to draw 35,000 participants from over 140 countries. “This membership amplifies our North African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/algeria-joins-africas-payment-network-ahead-of-major-trade-fair/

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7 h. ago African Parties Pledge Inclusive Governance at Landmark Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/Political parties across Africa have vowed to prioritize women, youth, and marginalized groups in governance after adopting a 10-point declaration at the continent’s first Political Parties Summit in Accra. The three-day gathering closed with commitments to “proactive, structured, and measurable” inclusion reforms, aiming to align electoral campaigns with job creation and poverty reduction. “We’ll redesign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-parties-pledge-inclusive-governance-at-landmark-summit/

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7 h. ago Ghana Ruling Party Chief Demands Political Push for Africa Trade Pact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah has challenged African political parties to drive the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) beyond rhetoric, calling it a make-or-break project for the continent’s economic future. Closing the African Political Parties Summit in Accra, he warned that the trade pact “will not implement itself” and needs urgent, unified political will. “AfCFTA […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-ruling-party-chief-demands-political-push-for-africa-trade-pact/

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48 h. ago African political parties urged to prioritise development over electoral gains

African political parties must focus on addressing social and economic challenges rather than solely pursuing electoral victories, President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe has said.

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3 d. ago African Leaders Demand Inclusive Governance at Continental Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-demand-inclusive-governance-at-continental-summit/Political representatives from over 30 countries convened in Accra this week for the African Political Parties Summit, issuing a unified call for transformative inclusion in governance. The three-day gathering, which opened Tuesday, focused on redefining political parties to drive regional integration and equitable development. South Africa’s Special Envoy Jeff Radebe delivered a blistering critique of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-leaders-demand-inclusive-governance-at-continental-summit/

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3 d. ago Ghana VP Calls for Democracy That Delivers “Food, Not Just Ballots”

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-vp-calls-for-democracy-that-delivers-food-not-just-ballots/Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang challenged African leaders to move beyond symbolic democracy, urging tangible reforms that transform citizens’ lives. Speaking at the African Political Parties Summit in Accra, she declared politics “empty” if divorced from real-world outcomes like food security, jobs, and healthcare. “Power must not fracture our societies,” she told delegates from 34 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-vp-calls-for-democracy-that-delivers-food-not-just-ballots/

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3 d. ago Strong and principled political parties create prosperous nations – Jeff Radebe

Special Envoy to the President of South Afruca H.E. Jeff Radebe has at the opening ceremony of the African Political Parties Summit 2025, admonished political parties on the continent of Afruca to be vibrant and principled in order to lead their nations to prosperity. 

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3 d. ago Destinies of African nations bound together – Benedicta Lasi

The Executive Chairperson of the Africa Governance Centre, Benedicta Lasi has admonished African Political Parties to be open to cooperation as the destinies of Afrucan nations are interconnected. 

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3 d. ago Don’t give up national cohesion for partisan victories – Prof Opoku Agyemang

The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang has called on political parties on the African continent to prioritize national cohesion over the individual victories of political parties during elections.

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3 d. ago Political parties must do deep introspection and reflect on processed – Fifi Kwetey

Chief scribe of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey has admonished African Political Parties and leaders to periodically self-introspect in order to come out with better leadership outcomes for the African continent. 

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4 d. ago Mayor of Accra hosts young innovators, pledges support and inclusive development

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has pledged the Assembly’s continued support for young innovators, especially women and persons with disabilities, working to tackle local challenges through creativity and entrepreneurship.

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8 d. ago Teachers, Staff Face Dismissal Over WASSCE Malpractice—Gov’t Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/teachers-staff-face-dismissal-over-wassce-malpractice-govt-warns/The Ministry of Education has warned all teaching and non-teaching staff participating in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) that anyone caught helping or encouraging exam malpractice will face serious consequences, including dismissal and potential prosecution. In a statement signed by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/teachers-staff-face-dismissal-over-wassce-malpractice-govt-warns/

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1 week ago Mombasa governor visits Jospong’s Kumasi Compost Plant, signs new sanitation pact

The Governor of Mombasa County in Kenya has made a landmark trip to Jospong Group’s Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant (KCARP), officially signing a new partnership agreement aimed at tackling the sanitation crisis in Mombasa through Ghana‑tested solutions.

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1 week ago Ghana to Host African Summit on Health Sovereignty in August

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-host-african-summit-on-health-sovereignty-in-august/Ghana will convene African Heads of State, policymakers, and global health stakeholders at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit on August 5, 2025, in a landmark effort to reshape continental health governance. President John Mahama will host the gathering, which aims to address challenges in a rapidly evolving geopolitical and economic climate. According to a statement […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-host-african-summit-on-health-sovereignty-in-august/

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4 w. ago Ghana to participate in maiden ANOCA School Games in Algeria

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has confirmed Ghana’s participation in the maiden African School Games, scheduled to take place in Algeria from July 26 to August 5, 2025. The prestigious event under the auspices of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) will bring together over 3,000 young athletes from 53 countries across the continent.

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