The Council on Foreign Relations, Ghana (CFR-GHANA), paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzato Ablakwa(MP), on Tuesday, 25th February, 2025. The five-member delegation which was led by Ambassador Kabral Blay-Amihere, included Ambassador Kwame Tenkorang,…
It was truly heartwarming to witness the birth of the Empowering Better Life Foundation (EBLF) ,Founded by my beautiful wife, Alma Pokua Adade-Prempeh, it falls within her overarching blueprint and commitment to touching lives and giving back to society; a…
Wednesday 5th March 2025. The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has outlined the government’s key five-point agenda for achieving a Renewable Energy Transition. Speaking as the guest speaker at the Sustainable Energy Policy Dialogue 2025,…
President John Dramani Mahama has returned from a one-day working visit to La Côte d’Ivoire for a bilateral meeting with his Ivorian counterpart, President Alassane Ouattara. The visit, part of President Mahama’s efforts to consolidate Ghana’s relations with its ECOWAS…
Travelers must follow customs regulations when carrying gold or cash on domestic and international flights to avoid legal issues. Different countries set limits on how much gold and cash passengers can carry, so understanding these rules is crucial. On domestic…
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited and Africa’s richest man, has announced he is taking a well-deserved rest following the successful completion of his $20 billion refinery project. The 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery, located near Lagos, is set to…
Accra, Ghana – The Ghanaian cedi recorded a slight gain against the US dollar on Wednesday, March 6, 2025. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) set the buying rate at GHS 15.5122 and the selling rate at GHS 15.5278. This movement…
Ghana’s Parliament has initiated a formal investigation to identify the Member of Parliament (MP) responsible for making a derogatory comment against Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP for Klottey Korle. The comment, “Daughter of a murderer, sit down!” was made during a…
Gold prices in Pakistan edged higher on Monday, mirroring a rebound in global markets. According to data released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 11.7 grams (per tola) of gold rose by Rs1,500 to…
The National Concerned Association of Small-Scale Miners, Ghana (NCSSMAG) has thrown its weight behind the government’s initiative to establish a Gold Board, aimed at ensuring fair pricing for small-scale miners. This endorsement was made public through a press statement signed…
Ghana’s National Economic Dialogue (NED), held from March 3 to 4, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, brought together government officials, economic experts, industry leaders, and civil society representatives. The discussions focused on tackling Ghana’s economic challenges and implementing…
The Canadian government has extended work visa renewal applications for Ukrainians living in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program. Ukrainians who arrived on or before March 31, 2024, can now apply for new or renewed work…