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Security, Economy, Reparations Top Agenda at Élysée Talks In a high-level diplomatic engagement on the sidelines of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum, President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties between Ghana and France, with a focus on security, economic cooperation, and regional stability. The two leaders met at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, where President Macron began by extending heartfelt condolences over the passing of Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Talks between the two heads of state were wide-ranging and strategic. President Mahama made a strong case for French…

Sixty-three Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have officially declared their support for former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the party as its next flagbearer. They described Dr Bawumia as a visionary and transformational leader who embodies the enduring values of the NPP’s founding fathers. At a press conference in Parliament last Thursday, the NPP MP for Mampong, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, said Dr Bawumia represented the enduring spirit of the NPP, characterised by vision, resilience, diligence and pragmatism. He praised his leadership as one grounded in results rather than rhetoric, noting his role in driving…

By Philip Antoh The Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) has sounded the alarm on the impending collapse of Ghana’s waste management system, warning that immediate government intervention was necessary to avoid a national sanitation and public health emergency. Addressing a crowded news conference in Accra on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Executive Secretary of ESPA, Madam Ama Ofori Antwi, underscored that service providers were on the verge of shutdown due to mounting financial pressure. She said service providers who have borrowed from banks, creditors, suppliers, and other partners to sustain operations over the years find themselves in positions where such…

By Philip Antoh The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to empowering women in agribusiness as key drivers of Ghana’s economic transformation. Speaking at the Brong Ahafo Women Co-operative Cocoa Farming and Marketing Central Union (BAWCOF) Annual Festival held in Techiman, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the Minister commended the group for their contribution to women’s empowerment and sustainable cocoa production under the theme “Nourishing Women, Cultivating Lives.” Hon. Ofosu-Adjare lauded BAWCOF’s achievements since its establishment in 2021, noting that the Union has empowered over 7,000 rural women cocoa farmers across nine cocoa…

By Philip Antoh The 7th International Agrofood Ghana and Plastprintpack Exhibition have kickstart at the Accra International Conference Centre, uniting exhibitors and industry professionals from 15 countries to discover new ideas in agriculture, food processing, and packaging. Countries taking part include China, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, India, Kenya, the Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. The exhibition showcases advanced technologies, products, and solutions aimed at fulfilling the demands of Ghana’s fast-growing agri-food sector and the wider West African market. It also features a high-level conference program where policymakers, industry leaders,…

Front Desk As Ghana marks the launch of the Cedi@60 anniversary celebration, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, called on all citizens to end the dollarization of the Ghanaian economy, emphasizing that a new dawn has come. During his speech at the launch of the Cedi@60 anniversary celebrations at the Accra International Conference Centre, the Minister entreated Ghanaians to hold the Cedi in high esteem as it is a sacred heritage of the country. He admonished Ghanaians that their handling of the currency in the exchange of goods and services must reflect the Cedi’s value. He also reminded…

Front Desk Ghana’s national currency, the Cedi, has reached a significant milestone — 60 years since its introduction, and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially launched a year-long celebration to commemorate the journey of the nation’s monetary evolution. The grand launch, held in Accra, brought together dignitaries, economists, policymakers, and the media, all eager to reflect on the Cedi’s symbolic and economic importance to Ghana’s national identity. The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, in his keynote address, declared the start of the celebrations with a message of resilience and hope. He emphasized that the…

By Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s major farmer associations and agribusiness groups, have announced plans to boycott the 2025 Farmers’ Day celebrations, citing deep frustration over government inaction and worsening conditions in the country’s food production sector. The joint decision, described as unprecedented in the nation’s agricultural history, was taken by rice producers and millers, maize farmers, mechanization service providers, input dealers, and apex farmer associations, alongside agribusiness stakeholders across all regions of Ghana. According to the group, the boycott will affect district, regional, and national Farmers’ Day events, which are traditionally held in December to celebrate Ghanaian farmers and fishers. In…

By Prince Ahenkorah Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), has announced with immediate effect the total ban on the fabrication, importation, sale, and use of Changfan machines. These machines, , have long been blamed for the country’s worsening water pollution crisis and environmental devastation. In a strongly worded statement, the EPA said the decision follows years of reckless environmental abuse tied to the operations of Changfan-powered galamsey miners who dredge riverbeds in search of gold. The Authority described the ban as a bold move to protect Ghana’s rivers, aquatic ecosystems, and the communities that depend on them for drinking water and…

By Prince Ahenkorah In what could mark a major turning point for Ghana’s struggling energy sector, Italian oil giant ENI is making a comeback to its industrial roots, the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), to explore a partnership aimed at bringing the country’s only state-owned refinery back to life. The move follows a courtesy visit by ENI’s delegation to TOR’s management, signaling renewed commitment to help restore operations at a facility the company helped establish more than six decades ago. Sources within TOR confirmed the meeting, describing it as part of early discussions on technical and strategic collaboration that could see…