50 h. ago UN Climate Change calls for urgent action to scale up climate finance at African Ministerial Dialogue

UN Climate Change director, Cecilia Kinuthia-Njenga, has reiterated the urgency of scaling up climate finance to support Africa’s adaptation and resilience efforts. Speaking on the margins of the 20th Ordinary Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), she underscored that “Climate finance is not just a political choice – it is a […]

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3 d. ago WAIFEM workshop urges regional collaboration on currency management and forecasting

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has concluded a five-day regional workshop in Accra focused on Currency Management and Forecasting across West Africa. The workshop brought together senior representatives from the central banks of Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone to deepen institutional capacity in managing currency operations, enhancing forecasting […]

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4 d. ago COCOBOD, FAO launch Ghana Cocoa Monitor for sustainable cocoa production

As the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, Ghana plays a crucial role in the global cocoa industry. However, the sector faces complex, interconnected challenges, including climate change, child labour, deforestation, low farmer incomes, market volatility, unsustainable practices and more recently, illegal gold mining. To address these challenges, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), working in collaboration with […]

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6 d. ago Electoral violence must be dealt with decisively – Ibn Chambas

The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has called for urgent and decisive action to end electoral violence in Ghana and across Africa, warning that peaceful elections are essential for long-term stability on the continent. Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk, Dr Ibn Chambas stressed that election-related violence remains one […]

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6 d. ago Keep security forces out of politics – Dr Arthur Kennedy demands urgent reforms

Physician and political activist Dr. Kwabena Arthur Kennedy has urged urgent reforms to Ghana’s security services, calling for a clear separation between law enforcement and political interests following violent scenes during the Ablekuma North rerun.

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1 week ago It’s not too late; let’s work together to fix the broken EC – Omane Boamah to NPP

Defence Minister and outgoing NDC Director of Elections and IT, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has called for urgent bipartisan efforts to address the challenges facing Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC). 

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1 week ago CJ’s powers too excessive, prone to political abuse – Prof. Prempeh calls for urgent reforms

Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, is warning that the excessive powers currently vested in the office of the Chief Justice pose a serious threat to Ghana’s democracy and judicial integrity.

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1 week ago Ghana, Korea strengthen climate cooperation for resilient and sustainable future

In a significant diplomatic engagement that signals deepening ties and shared ambition on climate action, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, paid a courtesy luncheon visit to Park Kyongsig, Ambassador of Korea to Ghana. The meeting, held at the Korean Embassy in Accra, served to formally introduce the newly established […]

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2 w. ago Asutifi North public sector workers petition authorities over soaring cost of living

Frustrated by skyrocketing rent, rising prices of goods, and the high cost of essential services, Concerned Public Sector Workers in Asutifi North District have petitioned the District Chief Executive, calling for urgent interventions to ease the unbearable economic pressure threatening their livelihoods.

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2 w. ago Media lacks capacity retention in coordinating climate change actions – Climate Activist

Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the HATOF Foundation, Mary-Jane Enchill, has criticised the limited involvement and long-term capacity of the media in climate action communication, saying the sector faces a “lack of capacity retention.

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2 w. ago New framework offers hope for sustainable management of West Africa’s climate

As climate change continues to threaten fragile ecosystems, a new stakeholder-informed framework is offering hope for the sustainable management of West Africa’s coastal lagoons.

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2 w. ago National Adaptation Plan is Ghana’s blueprint for climate resilience – Climate Activist

Deputy chief executive officer at the HATOF Foundation, Mary-Jane Enchill, has described Ghana’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) as the country’s "official road map" for building resilience against the impacts of climate change.

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2 w. ago Climate Change office at presidency to coordinate national response to climate – Technical Advisor

Technical Advisor at the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Cedric Dzelu, says the newly created office will serve as the political coordinating hub for all climate-related efforts across government ministries, departments, and agencies.

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2 w. ago Speaker decries low female representation in parliament; calls for reforms

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called for urgent, deliberate reforms to improve female representation in Ghana’s legislature.

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3 w. ago Women’s Caucus of Parliament call for implementation of Affirmative Action Law

The Women’s Caucus of Parliament has called for the urgent implementation of the Affirmative Action Law, nearly one year after it was passed by Parliament with no clear plan for enforcement. The call came during a courtesy visit to Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at the Jubilee House. Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, called […]

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3 w. ago ASEC urges swift measures to shield Ghanaians from fuel price shocks amid Israel

The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) is calling on the government to take urgent steps to cushion citizens against the expected surge in fuel prices, as tensions escalate in the Middle East between Israel and Iran.

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3 w. ago Afreximbank has been a pillar in Ghana’s economic journey – Deputy Finance Minister

Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has commended the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for its unwavering support to Ghana and other African countries, especially during times of crisis.

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3 w. ago Afreximbank has been a pillar of support for Ghana and Africa – Deputy Finance Minister

Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has praised the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for its crucial role in supporting Ghana and other African nations through critical moments of their development. “The Bank has stood beside Ghana and other African countries in times of crisis and has been a pillar in our shared journey,” […]

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3 w. ago KNUST hosts training to equip African lecturers in fight against climate change

In a decisive step towards mainstreaming climate change education across African universities, the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) is hosting a three-day training workshop at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

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3 w. ago GCYE calls for extension of Adwumawura deadline to enable young entrepreneurs apply

The Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE) has issued an urgent appeal to the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), calling for an immediate extension of the application deadline for the Adwumawura Programme, citing widespread technical and logistical challenges. In a formal letter addressed to NEIP’s Acting CEO, Mr. Eric Adjie, GCYE Chief Executive Officer […]

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