The Government of Ghana has declined a planned state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following concerns over the reported killing of a Ghanaian national and alleged xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa. The decision comes after the death of 40-year-old Bashiru Isak, whom Ghanaian authorities say was killed during demonstrations linked to renewed anti-immigrant violence on …

The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) has called for farmers to be placed at the centre of efforts to scale up Ghana’s poultry industry, stressing that sustainable growth in the sector will only be achieved through practical investments and policies that directly address farmers’ challenges. Delivering a keynote address on behalf of GNAFF at the 6th Ghana …

The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has assured Parliament that the government is implementing measures to support maize and bean farmers in the Atebubu-Amantin District following the marketing difficulties that left many producers unable to sell their harvests last year. Responding to questions on the floor of Parliament, the Deputy Minister said the Ministry has begun the …