82 m. ago We cannot trade our children’s future for galamsey profits – Senyo Hosi

Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has warned against the growing temptation to weigh the country’s immediate economic needs against the destructive effects of illegal mining.

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7 h. 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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7 h. ago African Bank Pushes AI Training to Accelerate Continent’s Development Goals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/Africa’s premier financial institution is betting on artificial intelligence to fast-track the continent’s flagship development plan. The African Development Bank has funded specialized AI training for officials across African Union member states, aiming to sharpen monitoring of Agenda 2063 targets. Held in Lusaka, Zambia, the intensive five-day workshop equipped participants with hands-on experience using platforms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/african-bank-pushes-ai-training-to-accelerate-continents-development-goals/

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8 h. ago Saltpond homecoming festival launched, calls for unity to rebuild the community

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/saltpond-homecoming-festival-launched-calls-for-unity-to-rebuild-the-community/The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA) has launched its first Saltpond Homecoming with a call on all natives, particularly the youth, to unite for sustainable development. The weeklong event, packed with activities, will conclude with a grand durbar on Saturday, August 30, 2025, under the theme “Reuniting Our Roots, Reimagining the Future.” Activities will include a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Desk, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/saltpond-homecoming-festival-launched-calls-for-unity-to-rebuild-the-community/

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11 h. ago Ghana’s Youth Urged to Build Skills, Shun Drugs for National Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-urged-to-build-skills-shun-drugs-for-national-growth/Margaret Ansei, CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), has called on young Ghanaians to harness their potential as drivers of economic transformation. In an International Youth Day statement themed “Voice to Impact: Youth Building Sustainable and Inclusive Futures,” she described the youth as indispensable to national development but warned against the corrosive impact of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-youth-urged-to-build-skills-shun-drugs-for-national-growth/

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11 h. ago Rasheed Saminu finishes 2nd behind Kishane Thompson at Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix

Ghana’s 100m record holder, Abdul Rasheed Saminu, clocked 10.01 seconds to finish 2nd behind Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson (9.95s) at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial. It was Saminu’s first competition on the European circuit, having ended his collegiate season with the NCAA championships back in June. The 27 year old beat off Africa’s fastest men, Ferdinand Omanyala […]

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12 h. ago MTN Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality and Digital Inclusion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-reaffirms-commitment-to-gender-equality-and-digital-inclusion/MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality, digital inclusion, and the empowerment of young girls through technology education, describing its support for the National Girls in ICT Initiative as a long-term investment in Ghana’s future. CEO Challenges Girls to Dream Big Chief Executive Officer Stephen Blewett, speaking at the MTN National Girls in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-reaffirms-commitment-to-gender-equality-and-digital-inclusion/

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12 h. ago New Podcast ‘Future of Africa’ Amplifies the Voices of African Youth Re

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-podcast-future-of-africa-amplifies-the-voices-of-african-youth-re-shaping-our-world/Launched by the African Union Youth Envoy, the United Nations Foundation, and The Elders in collaboration with The Global Dispatches Podcast.  NEW YORK, USA 12 August 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The United Nations Foundation today announced the launch of Future of Africa, a new podcast series that amplifies young African voices in global policy conversations. Future of Africa is […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-podcast-future-of-africa-amplifies-the-voices-of-african-youth-re-shaping-our-world/

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12 h. 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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13 h. 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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14 h. ago “Don’t just be inspired. Act” – Comfort Ocran challenges participants at International Youth Day Celebration

This year’s International Youth Day has been celebrated in Accra with Executive Director of the Springboard Road Show Foundation, Comfort Ocran, reminding young people that the day is more than a date on the calendar, but a call to action. Comfort Ocran reflected on the 2025 UN theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and […]

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14 h. ago International Youth Day: AGRA Ghana calls on food systems stakeholders to prioritize youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-agra-ghana-calls-on-food-systems-stakeholders-to-prioritize-youth/AGRA Ghana has called on food systems stakeholders to prioritize youth by integrating their needs into development plans and enhancing mentorship, skills, and financing opportunities. In a statement issued by Ghana Country Director of AGRA, Dr. Betty Simawua Annan, to mark World Youth Day, she called on “government and local authorities to integrate youth priorities into […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-agra-ghana-calls-on-food-systems-stakeholders-to-prioritize-youth/

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15 h. ago International Youth Day: AGRA Ghana calls on food systems stakeholders to prioritise youth

AGRA Ghana has called on food systems stakeholders to prioritise youth by integrating their needs into development plans and enhancing mentorship, skills, and financing opportunities.

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15 h. ago Development Banks Drive Industrial Farming in Africa, Report Finds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-banks-drive-industrial-farming-in-africa-report-finds/Public development banks are steering Africa toward large-scale industrial agriculture at the expense of small farmers and food sovereignty, according to a new study by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa. The report details how Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) have invested over $3 billion directly in African agribusiness since 2019, accelerating a shift toward […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-banks-drive-industrial-farming-in-africa-report-finds/

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15 h. 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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15 h. 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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16 h. ago Apostle Francis Amoako Attah Issues Strong Warning on AI, Prophecy, and the Future of the Church in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apostle-francis-amoako-attah-issues-strong-warning-on-ai-prophecy-and-the-future-of-the-church-in-africa/Apostle Francis Amoako Attah, a prominent spiritual leader, Founder and Leader of Parliament Chapel International (PCI),delivered a powerful message on Angel TV, urging the Church and African nations to prepare for rapid societal changes driven by technology, politics, and prophecy. Apostle Attah emphasized the urgency of embracing innovation and adopting a forward-thinking mindset. Citing the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/apostle-francis-amoako-attah-issues-strong-warning-on-ai-prophecy-and-the-future-of-the-church-in-africa/

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16 h. ago Funny Boy Innit: South African comedy stars billed for Lekzy’s upcoming show

Ghanaian comedian Lekzy DeComic will headline a major comedy event, “Funny Boy Innit” (FBI), on Saturday, 27th September 2025 at the UPSA Auditorium in Accra, featuring two of South Africa’s biggest comedy names, Chris Mapane and KG Mokgadi.

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17 h. 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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18 h. ago Austria Eyes Ghana’s Education Disruptor in Bid to Foster African Talent

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/Accra’s Academic City University welcomed Austrian Ambassador Jürgen Heissel this week, signaling potential partnerships to reshape higher education in Africa. The visit spotlighted Ghana’s push for innovation-driven learning as the envoy toured labs and discussed entrepreneurial training with university leadership. President Fred McBagonluri underscored Academic City’s mission to cultivate “job creators, not job seekers,” citing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/austria-eyes-ghanas-education-disruptor-in-bid-to-foster-african-talent/

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