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King Mswati III Begins Historic State Visit to Ghana to Deepen South–South Ties

King Mswati III of Eswatini arrived in Accra on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, for a four-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation with Ghana across multiple sectors. The visit…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

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Ghana Demands Swift Action on Long-Delayed ECO Currency at West Africa Summit

Ghana has renewed calls for urgent and time-bound steps to implement the long-delayed ECO single currency project, as frustrations mount over stalled progress on regional monetary integration. Speaking at the…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Ghana Risks EU Fish Export Ban Over Illegal Fishing Concerns

Ghana could face a complete ban on fish exports to the European Union if it fails to urgently reform its fishing industry to tackle illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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Ghana’s Ex-Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta Placed on Interpol Red Notice for Corruption Charges

Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta has been placed on Interpol's Red Notice list, signaling a global alert for his arrest and extradition over multiple corruption allegations. Ghana's Office of…

Africa News Now June 6, 2025

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Ghana, Japan Sign ¥402 Million Grant Deal to Boost Public Sector Training

Ghana and Japan have signed a ¥402 million (approx. $2.6 million USD) grant agreement to strengthen advanced education and professional development for Ghanaian public sector workers under the Japan Human…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Ghana Unveils 24-Hour Economy Plan, With Volta Lake Set for Economic Transformation

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed the imminent launch of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Initiative, a nationwide policy aimed at expanding economic output, creating jobs, and fostering inclusive development across all…

Africa News Now May 28, 2025

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Ghana Deepens Diplomatic Ties with Morocco to Boost Regional Cooperation and South-South Partnerships

Ghana and Morocco are strengthening their diplomatic and legislative ties as part of a broader strategy to enhance regional cooperation and South-South collaboration. A high-level Ghanaian parliamentary delegation led by…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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President Ouattara Hosts Africa CEO Forum 2025 in Abidjan, Championing Public-Private Collaboration

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara inaugurated the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, bringing together over 2,000 leaders from across the continent to discuss strategies for economic transformation…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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Ghana Launches Chip-Embedded Biometric Passports to Strengthen Security and Modernize Travel

Starting Monday, April 28, 2025, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has officially commenced the issuance of chip-embedded biometric passports, a significant upgrade aimed at enhancing national security…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Meta Faces New Lawsuit as Ghanaian Content Moderators Allege Psychological Harm

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a lawsuit filed by content moderators in Ghana who allege they suffered severe psychological trauma from reviewing harmful and graphic online content.…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025