65 h. ago Africa’s food security gains fall short despite decades of progress – Africa Food Systems Report 2025

The Africa Food Systems Report 2025 says significant challenges remain in improving food systems on the continent despite good progress over the last 30 years. Launched at the 2025 Africa Food Systems Forum on Wednesday in Dakar, Senegal, the report points out that improvements in food systems have been fragmented, and productivity growth has not […]

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4 d. ago Ghana Card Security Features Position National ID Among Africa’s Most Secure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-card-security-features-position-national-id-among-africas-most-secure/Ghana’s national identification card has emerged as one of Africa’s most secure identity systems, with advanced fraud-prevention technology making duplication nearly impossible. National Identification Authority officials highlighted the card’s sophisticated safeguards during a stakeholder engagement in Accra. NIA Board Chairman Moses Afetsi Positive praised technology partner Margins ID Group for embedding features that ensure credibility […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-card-security-features-position-national-id-among-africas-most-secure/

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7 d. ago Ghana Becomes First African Nation to Secure EU Timber Export License

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-becomes-first-african-nation-to-secure-eu-timber-export-license/Ghana will launch timber exports under the prestigious FLEGT licensing scheme on October 8, marking a historic milestone as the first African country to achieve this globally recognized certification for sustainable forestry. The announcement by Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah represents the culmination of 16 years of forest sector reforms designed to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-becomes-first-african-nation-to-secure-eu-timber-export-license/

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8 d. ago Ghana Claims Second Place with 13 Medals at Home Weightlifting Championships

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-claims-second-place-with-13-medals-at-home-weightlifting-championships/Ghana’s teenage weightlifters delivered an impressive performance at the African Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championships, securing second place overall with six golds and seven bronzes during the five-day competition that concluded last Thursday. The home crowd at Ga-Mashie Hall in Accra’s Trust Sports Emporium witnessed remarkable displays from Ghana’s young athletes, who finished behind regional […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-claims-second-place-with-13-medals-at-home-weightlifting-championships/

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8 d. ago Mauritius Retains Top Spot as Rwanda Shines in Africa Governance Rankings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mauritius-retains-top-spot-as-rwanda-shines-in-africa-governance-rankings/Mauritius has secured its position as Africa’s best-governed country for the fifth consecutive year, according to the 2025 Chandler Good Government Index released this week. Rwanda and Botswana rounded out the top three in a ranking that highlighted both progress and persistent challenges across the continent. The comprehensive study, which evaluates 120 countries worldwide, placed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mauritius-retains-top-spot-as-rwanda-shines-in-africa-governance-rankings/

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9 d. ago Ghana Clubs Claim Victory at Africa’s Premier Youth Football Championship

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clubs-claim-victory-at-africas-premier-youth-football-championship/Two Ghanaian teams secured championship titles at the 2025 High Protein Cheetah Cup, with dramatic penalty shootouts deciding both the men’s and women’s finals at Africa’s largest youth football festival. Nacoro Sporting Academy from Obuasi emerged as men’s champions after defeating MSK Zilina 5-4 on penalties following a goalless regulation match. The thrilling conclusion capped […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-clubs-claim-victory-at-africas-premier-youth-football-championship/

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1 week ago North African Nations Unite to Strengthen Migrant Health Security

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/north-african-nations-unite-to-strengthen-migrant-health-security/Four major North African countries have committed to standardizing cross-border health procedures for migrants and refugees following a landmark simulation exercise designed to improve regional health security coordination. Government representatives from Egypt, Libya, Sudan and Tunisia concluded a three-day table-top simulation in Cairo, calling for enhanced collaboration to address public health challenges affecting millions of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/north-african-nations-unite-to-strengthen-migrant-health-security/

Events

1 week ago Ghana’s Poultry Industry Calls for Trade Controls as Imports Surge

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-poultry-industry-calls-for-trade-controls-as-imports-surge/Ghana’s domestic poultry sector is demanding urgent government intervention as cheap foreign imports continue decimating local production, with new data showing a dramatic shift in the country’s food security landscape over three decades. The West African nation once boasted poultry self-sufficiency in the 1980s, when local farms employed over 120,000 people across a thriving ecosystem […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-poultry-industry-calls-for-trade-controls-as-imports-surge/

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1 week ago Nigerian Conglomerate Joins Africa’s Largest Trade Fair as Premier Partner

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-conglomerate-joins-africas-largest-trade-fair-as-premier-partner/Tropical General Investment Group has secured premier partnership status with the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025, positioning the Nigerian multinational to leverage Africa’s biggest commercial platform for expanding its manufacturing footprint across the continent. The partnership announcement reinforces IATF2025’s focus on transforming Africa’s industrial landscape from raw material exports toward value-added production. The fair, scheduled for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerian-conglomerate-joins-africas-largest-trade-fair-as-premier-partner/

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2 w. ago Emmanuel Amo Boateng wins three gold medals at African Weightlifting Championship

Ghanaian weightlifter, Emmanuel Amo Boateng, secured three gold medals in the boys’ 71kg division at the African Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championship at the Gamashie Hall, in Accra, . Amo Boateng claimed top spot in both the snatch and clean & jerk events to become the first athlete to win gold for Ghana at the […]

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2 w. ago Thousands of Ghanaian Students Begin Critical WASSCE Exams Amid Tight Security

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/thousands-of-ghanaian-students-begin-critical-wassce-exams-amid-tight-security/The written phase of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination commenced today for over 461,000 students across Ghana. This high-stakes testing period marks a pivotal moment for secondary school leavers, with their results directly influencing university admissions and future opportunities. The West African Examinations Council confirms it is fully prepared to manage the nationwide […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/thousands-of-ghanaian-students-begin-critical-wassce-exams-amid-tight-security/

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3 w. ago Ghana’s Rights Champion to Lead West Africa’s Voice at Nairobi Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rights-champion-to-lead-west-africas-voice-at-nairobi-summit/Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor, founder of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), will represent Ghana and West African civil society at a pivotal Pan-African security conference in Nairobi. The high-level gathering, hosted by HAKI Africa at the Argyle Grand Hotel from August 18–19, 2025, aims to reshape Africa’s security frameworks around human rights. Handpicked to deliver […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-rights-champion-to-lead-west-africas-voice-at-nairobi-summit/

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3 w. ago Shell’s South Africa Drilling Faces Court Test Amid Energy Security Push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/A legal challenge now threatens Shell’s plans to explore for oil and gas off South Africa’s west coast, even as the country grapples with severe energy import dependence. Environmental groups and coastal communities have lodged a court appeal against the environmental authorization granted to Shell, permitting it to drill up to five deepwater wells in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/shells-south-africa-drilling-faces-court-test-amid-energy-security-push/

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3 w. ago HoneyCoin Secures US$4.9M to Scale Stablecoin Payments Platform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/honeycoin-secures-us4-9m-to-scale-stablecoin-payments-platform/African fintech startup HoneyCoin raised $4.9 million in seed funding led by Flourish Ventures, with Visa, TLcom Capital, and Stellar Development Foundation participating. The investment will accelerate growth of its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure, which slashes cross-border settlement times from days to hours. Founded in 2020 by 19-year-old David Nandwa, HoneyCoin processes $150 million monthly for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/honeycoin-secures-us4-9m-to-scale-stablecoin-payments-platform/

Economics

3 w. ago IMANI Boss Flags Ghana Air Force Shortfalls Amid Massive Borrowing

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-boss-flags-ghana-air-force-shortfalls-amid-massive-borrowing/When Franklin Cudjoe read the latest Armed Forces Security Council report, the IMANI Africa president says the numbers were hard to ignore. Posting on Facebook, he claimed Ghana’s air fleet is a shadow of what it should be. Of four MI-17 helicopters purchased in 2013, just one still flies. Only one of three Casa 295 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imani-boss-flags-ghana-air-force-shortfalls-amid-massive-borrowing/

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3 w. ago Ghana to Host Africa’s Top Public Finance Gathering in November

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-host-africas-top-public-finance-gathering-in-november/Accra will welcome over 2,000 public finance leaders this November as Ghana secures hosting rights for the African Association of Accountant-Generals’ (AAAG) flagship conference. From November 24–28, the continent’s financial stewards will converge under the theme “Africa of Tomorrow: Positioning Public Finance Management for Economic Prosperity” – aiming to overhaul how governments manage public funds across Africa. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-host-africas-top-public-finance-gathering-in-november/

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3 w. ago African Development Fund Seeks Historic Shift to Tap Capital Markets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-development-fund-seeks-historic-shift-to-tap-capital-markets/The African Development Fund is pursuing its most radical transformation since 1974: access to global capital markets. Currently prohibited by its charter from borrowing, the ADF aims to raise $5 billion every three years in “patient capital” to support Africa’s lowest-income economies. But time is tight—it must secure 75% shareholder approval by December 2025 to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-development-fund-seeks-historic-shift-to-tap-capital-markets/

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3 w. ago FOSDA Joins National Grief After Helicopter Crash Claims Eight Lives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fosda-joins-national-grief-after-helicopter-crash-claims-eight-lives/FOSDA Mourns two (2) Ministers and six (6) Others in Helicopter Crash The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) together with our community of partners and allies including the Ghana Youth Manifesto Coalition (GYMC), Regional Youth Networks and National Network of Youth Groups (NNYOG) extend our deepest sympathies to the Government, Families and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fosda-joins-national-grief-after-helicopter-crash-claims-eight-lives/

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4 w. ago Ghana Urges Regional Action to Secure West Africa’s Vulnerable Borders

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urges-regional-action-to-secure-west-africas-vulnerable-borders/Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has called for a united West African front against border security threats, warning that criminal networks exploit porous frontiers to destabilize the region. Speaking at the West Africa Border Security Week Conference in Accra, Terlabi stressed that smuggling, trafficking, and cross-border crime demand multinational solutions. “Border dangers transcend single […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urges-regional-action-to-secure-west-africas-vulnerable-borders/

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