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After making history at the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024) in Apia, Samoa, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the newly elected Commonwealth Secretary-General, has returned to a warm welcome in Ghana. Her election on October 26 marked a groundbreaking achievement as the first African woman to hold the prestigious …

In a grand ceremony held at New York City’s Ziegfeld Ballroom, the President of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was honoured with the esteemed 2024 Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award. This recognition is a testament to Akufo-Addo’s visionary leadership and Ghana’s growing influence on the global stage.     …

In a groundbreaking discovery, Ghanaian scientists have unearthed a treasure trove of tantalum, a critical mineral, in the Kibi-Winneba Belt of southern Ghana. This remarkable find is set to propel Ghana to the forefront of clean energy production and bolster the country’s economy. The story begins in the remote town …

Former President Donald Trump is safe following gunshots “in his vicinity” on Sunday, according to his campaign. “President Trump is safe,” his campaign communications director, Steven Cheung, said, adding there were “No further details at this time”.     The Secret Service confirmed in a post on X that they …

US President Joe Biden says he dropped out of his re-election bid because he feared that the intraparty battle over his candidacy would be a “real distraction” for Democrats, and that his highest priority was to defeat Donald Trump in November. In his first interview since quitting the race, Mr …

A former Canadian Minister of Industry in charge of digitalisation, Science, and Technology and President of the Treasury Board, Canada, Tony Peter Clement, has advised developing nations to adopt Ghana’s ambitious digitalisation agenda. According to him, the government of Ghana has succeeded in using the digital revolution, ensuring accountability and …

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Papa Owusu Ankomah, has advised Ghanaians living in the UK to stay indoors by 7 pm to avoid being caught up in the ongoing anti-immigrant protests. Over the past week, these protests have become increasingly volatile, with some demonstrators resorting to violent actions, …

US President Joe Biden has announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election, saying “it is in the best interest of my party and the country”. It comes four months before Americans go to the polls, upending the race for the White House. It follows weeks of intense pressure …

US President Joe Biden has announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election, saying, “It is in the best interest of my party and the country.” It comes four months before Americans go to the polls, upending the race for the White House. It follows weeks of intense pressure …

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has confirmed that the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) remains unaffected by the ongoing global IT outage that has disrupted operations at several airports and airlines worldwide. Industries across the globe, including airlines, banks, retail outlets, and broadcasters, are grappling with a significant IT outage. …