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Basketball Africa League (BAL)

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Basketball Africa League and Hennessy to Host Second “BAL IN” Accra, Ghana ahead of 2025 Season Tipping off April 5

“BAL IN” Accra, presented by Hennessy, will celebrate the continent’s culture and creativity while converging basketball, fashion, music, art, design, and entertainment

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) and Hennessy, the world-renowned cognac brand and the Official Spirit of the BAL, will host the second basketball, lifestyle, and entertainment event “BAL IN” Accra at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Friday, Dec. 27.  “BAL IN” Accra, presented by Hennessy, will celebrate the continent’s…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia
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President Boakai Congratulates President-elect John Mahama of Ghana

President Boakai said that Mr. Mahama election is a clear indication of the trust and confidence of the people of Ghana has in his vision for his country

The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia, and in his own name, sent a congratulatory message to His Excellency John Mahama on his victory as President-elect of the Republic of Ghana. According to a…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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Strengthening Epidemic Preparedness and Response: Building Resilience After Ghana’s 2023 Floods

To mitigate the health risks posed by the floods, the WHO facilitated the training of over 700 community-based surveillance volunteers

In 2023, Ghana faced a major disaster when the spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam led to devastating floods in the Eastern, Volta, and Greater Accra Regions. The increased water flow in the Volta River inundated low-lying areas along its course, severely impacting communities such as Mepe, Battor,…

African Energy Chamber

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Energy Industry Congratulates John Mahama on Re-election, Commends Progress in Oil and Gas Sector

President John Mahama’s re-election marks a new chapter for Ghana’s thriving oil and gas sector, fueled by bold investments and strategic growth initiatives

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org)– the voice of the African energy sector – extends its warmest congratulations to Ghana’s President John Mahama on his re-election. His victory reflects his leadership, vision and commitment to driving economic growth and advancing Ghana's energy sector.  Under President Mahama’s stewardship, Ghana has achieved…

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The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) approves close to US$1 billion in new development financing

These projects will benefit countries across the globe and aim to bolster infrastructure, food security, renewable energy, economic resilience and governance in partner countries

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) (www.OPECFund.org) has approved close to US$1 billion in new development financing over the last quarter of 2024, including during its 190th Governing Board meeting in Vienna today. These projects will benefit countries across the globe and aim to bolster infrastructure, food security,…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Deploys 120 Observers for the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Ghana

The ECOWAS support includes a $210 thousand US Dollars grant to key stakeholders (NCCE, NPC, CODEO and FOSDA)

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed one hundred and twenty observers for the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (ECOWAS-EOM) to the Presidential and parliamentary Elections in Ghana. The observers were deployed today, December 5, 2024, in Accra, ahead of the December 7 General Elections. As part of…

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa)

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SAYeTECH Wins the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Challenge 2024, Securing $50,000 in Funding

The MAC 2024 grand finale marked the culmination of the competition, which celebrated innovative AgriTech solutions driving change in West Africa

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (www.Meltwater.org) has announced SAYeTECH (https://SAYeTECH.io) as the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2024. The MAC 2024 grand finale marked the culmination of the competition, which celebrated innovative AgriTech solutions driving change in West Africa. Hosted in partnership with the Norwegian Embassy in…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
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President Akufo-Addo Commissions Tema Motorway Interchange Phase II

On 19th November, Ghanaians celebrated the opening of the Flowerpot Interchange, followed closely, on 29th November, by the Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange

Connectivity between the two metropolitan areas of the Greater Accra region and the Eastern and Western frontiers of the country received a huge boost today following the commissioning of the second Phase of the Tema Motorway Interchange.  The third interchange that President Akufo-Addo has commissioned in just two weeks. On…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
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President Akufo-Addo Outdoors New Chip-Embedded Ghana Passports

The new E-passports design incorporates elements of our rich cultural heritage, including Adinkra symbols such as “Fawohodie” (Freedom and Independence) and “Funtunfunefu Denkyemfunefu” (Democracy and Cooperation)

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has in a giant leap forward towards digital innovation and catching up with the rest of the world, launched the Ghana chip embedded passport in Accra. The chip embedded passport embodies cutting-edge technology designed to enhance document security, safeguard national identity,…

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Vice President (VP) Bawumia Launches Digital Border Control System And E-Gates at Kotoka Airport

Dr. Bawumia highlighted the significant of the Ghanacard in Ghana latest digital innovation, adding that laying the foundation for a robust national biometric

The Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched an innovative digital border control system and e-gates, at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. The digital border control system, which allows rapid biometric and facial immigration checks, will enable holders of the Ghanacard to swiftly…