Ambassador Kwesi Quartey, former Secretary to ex-President John Mahama, has been picked to serve as Deputy Chairperson of the AU Commission. Mr Quartey’s diplomatic career spans over 30 years of service in various capacities in Ghana’s embassies and high commissions in Cotonou, Cairo, Brussels, Havana, London, and the Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations … Read more
Ghanaian, Ambassador Kwesi Quartey has been elected the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission. He was elected on Monday at the 28th Summit of Heads of State and Government at the African Union (AU) Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With over 35 years experience as a diplomat, Ambassador Quartey served in various capacities in Ghana’s … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the new Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, to take the lead in effecting reforms at the UN, so as to promote and deepen international co-operation. According to President Akufo-Addo, with the reform of the Security Council being the most debated topic at the UN since … Read more
Ghanaian, Ambassador Kwesi Quartey has been elected the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission. He was elected on Monday at the 28th Summit of Heads of State and Government at the African Union (AU) Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With over 35 years experience as a diplomat, Ambassador Quartey served in various capacities in Ghana’s … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on the new Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, to take the lead in effecting reforms at the UN, so as to promote and deepen international co-operation. According to President Akufo-Addo, with the reform of the Security Council being the most debated topic … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the new Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, to take the lead in effecting reforms at the UN so as to promote and deepen international co-operation. According to Mr Akufo-Addo, with the reform of the Security Council being the most debated topic at the UN since … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo Friday directed his ministers to declare their assets in two weeks. Addressing them during their swearing into office following parliamentary approval at the Flag Staff House he said: “The manifesto has also committed us to implementing an effective asset declaration regime. “Its relevant elements are these: firstly, the president shall within 14 … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo Friday directed his ministers to declare their assets in two weeks. Addressing them during their swearing into office following parliamentary approval at the Flag Staff House he said: “The manifesto has also committed us to implementing an effective asset declaration regime. “Its relevant elements are these: firstly, the president shall within 14 … Read more
Akufo-Addo to swear in Ayorkor Botchwey in Ethiopia President Nana Akufo Addo will later today, Saturday, January 28, 2017 swear in Foreign Minister designate, Shirley Aryorkor Botchwey in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The ceremony will take place at Ghana’s Embassy in that country. This was announced by the president on Friday during the swearing in ceremony … Read more
According to a statement from the Presidency, Nana Akufo-Addo who arrived in the Ethiopian capital on Saturday [January 28] will “prior to the commencement of the Ordinary Session of the Assembly on Monday, attend a retreat for the Heads of States on Sunday, January 29, 2017 immediately after a breakfast meeting with the new Secretary-General … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has sworn into office the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway. He swore her in at a short ceremony held at Ghana’s embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The president had earlier on Friday, sworn into office 12 out of 13 ministers whose nominations were approved by Parliament. Madam Ayorkor Botcwey, who was … Read more
The ceremony will take place at Ghana’s Embassy in that country. President Nana Akufo Addo will later today, Saturday, January 28, 2017 swear in Foreign Minister designate, Shirley Aryorkor Botchwey in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The ceremony will take place at Ghana’s Embassy in that country. This was announced by the president on Friday during the … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged his ministers to declare their assets in two weeks. The president made the statement when he swore into office 12 of 13 ministers-designate approved by parliament at the Flagstaff House in Accra on Friday January 27. He told the ministers: “The manifesto has also committed us to implementing … Read more
President Nana Akufo Addo will later today, Saturday, January 28, 2017 swear in Foreign Minister designate, Shirley Aryorkor Botchwey in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The ceremony will take place at Ghana’s Embassy in that country. This was announced by the president on Friday during the swearing in ceremony of the first batch of ministers approved by … Read more
The president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, yesterday swore in the first batch of 12 ministers, charging them to work towards fulfilling the campaign promise of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to bring about the change in the lives of the people. He said Ghanaians voted for “a change in the quality of the governance, … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo has sworn in 12 of the 36 persons he named as ministers for various portfolios after their approval by Parliament’s Appointments Committee. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Flagstaff House today [Friday] evening, where President Akufo-Addo charged the new ministers to deliver on the commitments the New Patriotic Party made on the campaign … Read more
After an intensive engagement for consensus building with members of the minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) in parliament – who were very determined to torpedo the approval of Senior Minister-designate, Yaw Osafo-Maafo and Minister-designate for Energy, Boakye Agyarko – the two, together with others, were yesterday approved. The two nominees were summoned to the house … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has left the country for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). The Summit, which is to take place from the 30th to 31st of January, was preceded by a meeting of the Executive Council which started on Friday. This will be Nana Addo’s … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has left the country for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU). The Summit, which is to take place from the 30th to 31st of January, was preceded by a meeting of the Executive Council which started on Friday. This will be Nana Addo’s … Read more
Senior Minister Yaw Osafo Maafo has assured President Akufo-Addo that his ministers will be on top of their game to ensure his vision for Ghana is achieved. Speaking after the swearing in of 12 ministers at the Jubilee House in Accra, Mr. Maafo said “We know his [Akufo-Addo] vision, we know his Excellency wants to … Read more