Turkey’s foreign minister visited Saudi Arabia on Friday for talks aimed at resolving the Gulf diplomatic crisis, as Qatar accused its neighbours of imposing a devastating “siege” on the emirate. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and others severed diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar almost two weeks ago, accusing Doha of supporting … Read more
Ghana has been named as one of the three countries in Africa to benefit from the Germany’s “Compact with Africa” Programme which would enable Ghana improve conditions for sustainable private sector investment. It would also be used in the investment in infrastructure, economic participation, and employment creation in the country. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta disclosed … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo has bemoaned the inability of Parliament to exercise effective oversight over the Executive arm of government, stressing that Parliament should be able to exercise full authority over public finances. “I belong to the group that feels strongly that our Parliament should be able to exercise full authority over our public finances,” President Akufo-Addo said … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has bemoaned the inability to exercise effective oversight over the Executive arm of government, stressing that Parliament should be able to exercise full authority over public finances. Whilst admitting that there is, so far, not yet a consensus on this, President Akufo-Addo has stated that “I … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has bemoaned the inability of Ghana’s parliament to exercise effective oversight over the Executive arm of government, stressing that Parliament should be able to exercise full authority over public finances. Whilst admitting that there is, so far, not yet a consensus on this, President Akufo-Addo has … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that his government has put in place reforms, over the last five months, which involve fiscal responsibility and discipline, addressing corruption and unresponsive bureaucracies, focusing on the productive sectors of the economy, and improving the business environment, all aimed at attracting private investment, domestic … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana “is a land of opportunity for private capital” due to the reforms his government has put in place over the last five months, which involve fiscal responsibility and discipline, addressing corruption and unresponsive bureaucracies, focussing on the productive sectors of the economy, and improving the business environment, all … Read more
Two Saudi suspects killed when their car exploded in a mainly Shiite district of the kingdom were wanted for murdering police officers, the interior ministry said on Tuesday. DNA testing identified Fadil al-Hamada and Mohammed al-Suwaimil, both Saudis, as the men who died on June 1 in Qatif city. Qatif and its environs have seen … Read more
Two long-awaited giant pandas from China will arrive in Germany in two weeks time, with Berlin rolling out the red carpet for the furry ambassadors’ arrival. The two new residents, Meng Meng and Jiao Qing, will fly into Berlin on a special Lufthansa cargo plane on June 24, accompanied by two Chinese vets, Berlin zoo’s … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has admonished African leaders to assume responsibility for the transformation of their economies, and depart from the mindset of aid, dependency and charity and handouts. According to President Akufo-Addo, “If we, Africans, are to transform our stagnant, jobless economies, built on the export of raw materials … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admonished African leaders to assume responsibility for the transformation of their economies, and depart from the mindset of aid, dependency and charity and handouts. According to President Akufo-Addo, “If we, Africans, are to transform our stagnant, jobless economies, built on the export of raw materials and unrefined goods, to … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged African leaders to assume responsibility for the transformation of their economies, and depart from the mindset of aid, dependency and charity. “If we, Africans, are to transform our stagnant, jobless economies, built on the export of raw materials and unrefined goods, to value-added economies that provide jobs, to … Read more
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has admonished African leaders to assume responsibility for the transformation of their economies, and depart from the mindset of aid, dependency and charity and handouts. According to President Akufo-Addo, “If we, Africans, are to transform our stagnant, jobless economies, built on the export of raw materials … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has admonished African leaders to assume responsibility for the transformation of their economies, and depart from the mindset of aid, dependency and charity and handouts. According to President Akufo-Addo, “If we, Africans, are to transform our stagnant, jobless economies, built on the export of raw materials and unrefined goods, to … Read more
Ghana has been named as one of the three countries in Africa to benefit from the Germany’s “Compact with Africa” Programme – a programme that will assist Ghana improve conditions for sustainable private sector investment, investment in infrastructure, economic participation, and employment in the country. This was made known by the Minister for Finance, Ken … Read more
Ghana has been named as one of the three countries in Africa to benefit from the Germany’s “Compact with Africa” Programme – a programme that will assist Ghana improve conditions for sustainable private sector investment, investment in infrastructure, economic participation, and employment in the country. This was made known by the Minister for Finance, Ken … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that the promises he made before the 2016 general elections will be honoured. Speaking in Berlin to Ghanaians resident in Germany on Sunday, June 11, Mr. Akufo-Addo said: “This evening, I interacted with the Ghanaian community resident in Germany, where I, once again, reiterated my commitment to fulfilling the … Read more
After managing to get Ghana selected among three African countries and their leaders to the G20 Summit, which begins today, President Nana Akufo-Addo has secured a €100 million grant for the nation. This came to light when he met the Ghanaian community in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 African Partnership … Read more
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will on Monday meet African leaders in Berlin on initiatives aiming to reduce the poverty and conflict driving a mass migrant influx to Europe. The idea is to team up African nations willing to reform with private investors who would bring business and jobs to a continent where instability or graft … Read more
President Nana Akufo-Addo is in New York City for the United Nations High-Level Meeting to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 14). Some senior government officials with him are Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey; Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo; Deputy Chief of Staff, Francis Asenso … Read more