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President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a conducive investment climate to support business growth and economic expansion. He gave the assurance at the Presidency in Accra during a courtesy call by a delegation from the CEO Network Ghana. The more than 130-member delegation, led by Ernest De-Graft Egyir, Founder and CEO of the network and …

Story by Voice of Africa A historic coalition of Black parliamentary leaders from across the United States, Europe, and beyond has issued a unified statement backing the work of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, marking a significant moment in global political alignment around racial justice and equity. The joint declaration, led by the Congressional Black Caucus under Chair Yvette …

By Pepsival An Anglican delegation received an award on behalf of the Most Rev’d Dr. Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, Archbishop of the Anglican Church in Ghana at the maiden edition of Christian Honors Award Night, held on Saturday, 25th April 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra. The Anglican Church was honoured with the distinguished title of “Education-Oriented Church” …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that 300,000 Ghanaians will be trained this year under the government’s One Million Coders Programme, as part of efforts to strengthen digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills nationwide. He made the disclosure on Friday, April 24, during the launch of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Accra, describing the initiative as a key pillar …

The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana has converged at Independence Square to stage a protest over the continued unemployment of qualified teachers from the 2022 batch. The demonstration, part of the association’s ongoing push for the restoration of the automatic posting policy, is expected to move from Independence Square to the Jubilee House before ending at the Ministry of Finance …

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured that engineers are working around the clock to restore power following a fire outbreak at a Ghana Grid Company Limited substation in Akosombo. The incident, triggered by an explosion on Thursday, April 23, 2026, caused significant damage to the facility, disrupting power transmission across parts of the country. …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for strong ethical standards and inclusive policies to guide Ghana’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that unchecked technological advancement could deepen inequality. Speaking at the launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24, Bagbin stressed the need to align innovation with moral responsibility. “Advancing technologically is not enough—we …

A fire outbreak at a substation in Akosombo has damaged a major power transmission system with a capacity of about 720 megawatts, according to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition. Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry, Richmond Rockson, revealed that the affected system accounts for nearly 70 percent of the transmission capacity linked to the Akosombo Dam. …

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a $270 million investment package to accelerate Ghana’s artificial intelligence ambitions, as the country moves to position itself as a leading digital innovation hub in Africa. Speaking at the launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24, the President outlined plans to develop critical infrastructure and support the rollout of …

Head coach of the Ghana national team, Carlos Queiroz, has brushed aside traditional labels about playing style, insisting that his football philosophy is centred on one thing—winning. The veteran tactician made the remarks during his official unveiling at the Alisa Hotel, as Ghana steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, now just weeks away. In a light-hearted yet …