9 h. ago ECOWAS urges member states to equip border personnel with multilingual skills

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident Representative to Ghana, Ambassador Mohammed Lawan Gana, has called on member states to equip border personnel with proficiency in the region's three official languages—English, French, and Portuguese to address challenges posed by language barriers at border crossings.

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11 h. 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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14 h. ago West African leaders launch Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance

Demand Africa-centered governance models over western imports Africa can no longer wait to be included in the global governance conversation—it must now assert its place as a co-architect of governance systems that are ethical, contextually relevant, and future-ready. This was the prevailing message from the inaugural Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance in West Africa, convened […]

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1 week ago Two administrations, same pattern of betrayal: LI 2462 and the legacy of Ghana’s forests

In November 2022, Ghana’s former government, led by His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, stood alongside world leaders at COP27 to proudly launch the Forests and Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP), a global initiative aimed at protecting vital ecosystems.

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1 week ago Doing business in neighbouring West African states will yield more dividends

Enterprise Group has reaffirmed its commitment to its Nigeria operations, expressing confidence in the long-term viability and profitability of its investment in the West African market.  Chief Executive Officer Daniel Larbi-Tieku, said the company’s decision into Nigeria was focused solely on the life insurance sector, a business model that Nigeria patience and a long-term view […]

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2 w. ago African artistes must stop being obsessed with money that makes no sense – Motolani Alake

Nigerian music executive Motolani Alake has criticised what he calls an unhealthy obsession with money among African musicians, particularly those from West Africa.

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2 w. ago Ghana’s peace must not be taken for granted – Mahama warns amid regional instability

President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned Ghanaians not to take the country’s peace and stability for granted, amidst growing political tensions and unrest in neighbouring West African states.

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Energy Crossroads: How global oil shocks are reshaping an African economy

Introduction Ghana stands at a peculiar energy crossroads. The West African nation pumps crude oil from its Jubilee and TEN offshore fields, yet spends billions annually importing refined petrol and diesel to meet domestic demand. This paradox has left the economy dangerously exposed to global oil shocks, from the Russia-Ukraine war to escalating Middle East […]

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2 w. ago Nkwanta conflict will not prevent GES from conducting WAEC exams – GES PRO

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has assured the public that the ongoing conflict in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region will not disrupt the conduct of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for final-year students in the area.

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2 w. ago West African gov’ts must push for harmonised visa regimes, cross border connectivity – GTA 

Mrs Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), says West African governments must push for more harmonized visa regimes, improved cross-border connectivity, and strong linkages between their destinations.

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2 w. ago Maiden edition of West African Talent Hunt ends in Accra after three days

The three-day event saw players from 16 clubs get the opportunity to be watched by agents and scouts from Europe.

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2 w. ago Ghana Swimming Association inaugurates LOC for Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championships

Ghana has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming Zone 2 Junior and Senior Swimming Championships, set to take place in Accra from October 3 to 5, 2025. The event will bring together elite swimmers from across the West and Central African sub-region, as Ghana continues to position itself as a key […]

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2 w. ago Galamsey’s silent scars deepen in Ghana amidst China’s blame on local collusion

Ghana, the legendary Gold Coast, continues to reel from an environmental disaster that runs far deeper than the visible land destruction and contaminated waterways. Illegal small-scale mining, known locally as galamsey, is tearing the heart out of Ghanaian communities. Beyond the physical damage, it has spawned a human cycle of devastation too often buried beneath political and diplomatic rhetoric. Addressing the deportation of Chinese nationals arrested for galamsey, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, condemned the widespread illegal mining in the West African nation. He emphasised Beijing’s zero-tolerance policy and highlighted measures China has instituted to deter its nationals from engaging in such acts.

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2 w. ago Restore academic calendar – Education Minister urges GES and WAEC

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has admonished the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to restore the academic calendar for both the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to its pre-COVID schedule. Speaking at the WAEC Distinction Awards ceremony today, Mr […]

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2 w. ago Mahama to sponsor top WASSCE candidates with GETFund scholarships – says Education Minister

Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has announced that President John Dramani Mahama is set to sponsor full scholarships for the top ten West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) candidates every other year.

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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 Inside the quiet meetings steering Ghana’s governance transformation

How strategic engagements with national institutions are laying the foundation for Africa’s next era of compliance At a pivotal moment for governance and risk management in Ghana, a series of high-level institutional engagements is setting the tone—not only for this week’s Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance™, but for the future of ethical leadership and institutional […]

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3 w. ago Supreme Court’s Celebrity Alcohol Ad Ban roils Ghana one year on

Exactly one year ago today—the Supreme Court of Ghana issued a groundbreaking ruling that would echo far beyond its borders: a ban on celebrities from advertising and endorsing alcoholic beverages. The blockbuster ruling came after music manager Mark Darlington Osae filed a complaint against Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). The court’s decision has been celebrated by public health advocates as a giant step in protecting Ghanaian youth from harmful products. However, its effects have unleashed a tsunami of concerns within the creative industry and among businesses across the West African nation.

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4 w. ago West African agricultural stakeholders affirm commitment to prioritising soil health

Agricultural stakeholders from across West Africa have affirmed their commitment to prioritising soil health as a central pillar of agricultural transformation after a two-day “Soil Values Convening Strategy Validation Meeting” in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

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