Tag: Accra
West African sub-regional bloc ECOWAS expects fresh elections in Mali in 12 months
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) expects Mali to organize new elections and install a constitutionally-elected government within 12 months, Ghana's Minister...
Children in parts of Accra receive polio vaccination
Hundreds of children in parts of the Greater Accra Region have received polio vaccination to raise their immunity against the non-wild polio virus.
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Ghana commences REDD program to reduce carbon emissions
Ghana has started the implementation of its program aimed at reducing carbon emissions under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a release...
United Airlines will become the only carrier serving Accra nonstop
United Airlines has announced plans to expand its global route network with a new, nonstop service between Ghana and the United States.
Starting in...
UN dissociates itself from fake awards scheme in Ghana
The United Nations (UN) system in Ghana has distanced itself from an organization using its name and that of the Kofi Annan Foundation to...
Ghana rescues 611 human trafficking victims – minister
Ghana has rescued 611 victims of human trafficking since 2019, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Cynthia Maamle Morrison disclosed here on...
UPSA Astro Turf to harness sporting potential of students – Prof Amartey
Professor Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey, Vice-Chancellor, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), says the University's newly commissioned Astro Turf will harness the sporting potentials...
Digital business breakthrough in Ghana
First smartphone food B2B App transforms grocery distribution and fuels Olam's digital expansion plans in West Africa
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UNFPA and partners supports young street children with assorted items
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with Ms. Claudia Lumor, the Honourary Ambassador of the United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) Ghana and...
Ghana denies alleged intimidation and maltreatment of Nigerians
The Ghanaian government has denied any act of intimidation or maltreatment of Nigerian nationals in the country.
The government stressed that there was no targeting...
Akufo-Addo decries decreasing use of face masks, urges adherence to COVID-19 protocols
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described as unacceptable, the drop in the rate of use of face masks by Ghanaians to prevent...
Ghana urged to prioritize WASH facilities in schools to prevent spread of COVID-19
An international charity organization has urged the government of Ghana to prioritize the improvement in the provision of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities...
Ghana to partially reopen schools
Second-year students in junior and senior high schools across Ghana will resume school on Oct. 5, Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced here...
Ghana to resume global trips in the midst of COVID-19
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced here on Sunday that the country is going to resume international flights on Sept.1 after a nearly...
IFC partners Societe Generale to power Ghanaian small businesses
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) a member of the World Bank Group and Societe Generale Ghana Limited (SGGH) announced a program to aid the...
Ghana sees 9.5 percent increase in half-year 2020 remittances, despite COVID-19
Personal remittances flowing into Ghana increased by 9.5 percent in the first half of 2020, compared with inflows in the same period last year,...
Government to set up Kente Village
Government is considering the idea of setting up a Kente Craft Village to boost the production of the Ghanaian indigenous cloth for both...
July industry inflation slows to 9.3 percent in Ghana
Ghana's industry inflation declined by 0.2 percentage points in July, to record an annual inflation rate of 9.3 percent, down from the 9.5 percent...
More Ghanaians could contract COVID-19 ahead of 2020 elections
People in Ghana could be exposed to a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 as political party activities have intensified in the run-up to the...
Juvenile matches will soon be officiated by young referees – Ghana FA
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) here on Tuesday launched a program aimed at unearthing young talented referees across the country.
The program,...
AfCFTA needs dedicated fund, strong leadership to succeed
A dedicated pool of funds and effective leadership by some larger economies are needed for a successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade...
Leakages of Examination Papers: GNECC calls for permanent solution
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition, Wednesday, called for an independent investigation into the leakage of examination papers of the West African Examinations...
Pullman Accra Airport City Project in Photos
The 365-key Pullman Accra Airport City Hotel & Serviced Apartments in Accra, Ghana is the largest project designed by Paragon Architects and under construction...
Pullman Accra Airport City Is The Largest Project Designed By Paragon Architects
The 365-key Pullman Accra Airport City Hotel & Serviced Apartments in Accra, Ghana is the largest project designed by Paragon Architects and under construction...
MEST Africa Challenge 2020 Announced Overall Winner
As Africa’s biggest tech startup pitching competition, the MEST Africa Challenge offers entrepreneurs and young businesses the opportunity of a lifetime; $50,000 in equity...
Annual inflation surges to 11.4 percent in Ghana
Ghana's consumer inflation rate went up here by 0.2 percentage points to 11.4 percent year-on-year in July, compared with the 11.2 percent year-on-year inflation...
Ghana seeks US$1.3 billion for next season’s cocoa purchases
Parliament has approved a request by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to raise a total of 1.3 billion U.S. dollars through a syndicated loan...
GBC to collaborate with CIPDiB to church out Energy Sector information
Professor Amin Alhassan, the Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation(GBC) has paid a courtesy call on the Chamber of Independent Power Producers, Distributors and...
Accra or Ashanti – Who Wins 2020 TV3 Ghana Strongest Reality Show Competition?
Ashanti region representative, Prosper Dakora and Godfred Akobila have been highly listed as favourites to win this year’s 2020 TV3 Ghana’s Strongest Reality Show...
President nominates 3 chief executives for confirmation by their Assemblies
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has nominated three Chiefs Executives for confirmation by their respective local assemblies.
They are: Abdul Mumim Issah...