Employing hundreds of young people adept at the art of dressmaking, sculpting, basket weaving, bead stringing, wood carvings and ceramics, among others, the handicraft sector has received very little support despite its potential to generate millions in revenue per year. The global handicraft sector has an industry value of about US$100billion. Yet, the country has … Read more
FORMER President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed the news of Thomas Kwesi Quartey’s new role as Vice Chair of the Africa Union (AU) Commission. Mr. Mahama took to Facebook on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 to congratulate the former presidential secretary during his tenure as President of Ghana. Mr. Mahama also praised Chadian Foreign Affairs Minister, Moussa … Read more
VOTE OF THANKS DELIVERED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA, NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, AT THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE 28TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE AFRICAN UNION, ON JANUARY 31, 2017, IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA. Ghana and my modest person are honoured by the invitation of the newly installed Chairperson … Read more
The African Union (AU) swore into office new officials who were voted on Monday, January 30, 2017, the first day of the 28th Heads of State Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Heads of State elected former Chadian Foreign Minister, Moussa Faki Mahamat to replace former AU Commission (AUC) chief, South Africa’s Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma. Faki … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed the news of Thomas Kwesi Quartey’s new role as Vice Chair of the AU Commission. Mr Mahama took to Facebook on Tuesday, January 31, to congratulate the former presidential secretary during his tenure as president of Ghana. Mr Mahama also praised Chadian Foreign Affairs Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat … Read more
African Heads of State at the ongoing Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, are considering proposals aimed at reforming the continental body, so as to make it more relevant to the needs and aspirations of the African peoples. At a retreat organized by the AU Commission for the … Read more
The Minister designate for Gender and Social Protection, Madam Otiko Afisa Djaba has said she did not support claims by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong that the Chairperson for the Electoral Commission (EC) was appointed due to sexual favours. According to her, she only called for an investigation into the … Read more
The Entrepreneurs for Progress (EFP), an association of dedicated entrepreneurs, has launched its maiden edition of the “Entrepreneurs Fair 2017” slated for March 25 and 26 at the Technology University in Accra. The Association is determined to succeed and ensure that the success reflects not just within the group but also the society at large. … 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
Guinean President, Alpha Conde, has been elected the new chairperson of the African Union (AU). He takes over from Chadian President Idris Deby who till today was AU leader. African Heads of State are currently meeting at the 28th AU ordinary summit at its headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The Chairperson of the … Read more
Morocco has been readmitted into the African Union on Monday since it left in 1984 after the organisation’s recognition of the independence of Western Sahara. The readmission was approved during the 28th AU Summit in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa after Morocco formally announced its wish to rejoin six months ago. According to Senegalese President Macky … Read more
The African Union (AU) finally elected a new leader of its commission. Moussa Faki Mahamat won a close contest against his Kenyan counterpart, Amina Mohamed to emerge African Union Commission chairperson. He takes over from South Africa’s Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and thus becomes the continent’s topmost diplomat. His victory means the top AU position moves … Read more
The Minister-designate of Gender, Children and Social Protection Otiko Afisa Djaba has been trending on social media platform Facebook following her appearance before the Appointments Committee in parliament on Monday, 30 January. Ms Djaba stood by her words during the campaign ahead of the 2016 elections when she described the former president John Mahama as … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on the new Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, to take the lead in effecting reforms at the UN, in order 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 … Read more
The African Union (AU) has finally elected a new Chairperson of its Commission. Chadian Foreign Minister, Moussa Faki, takes over from South Africa’s Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, who turned down a second term bid. Faki was elected during the 28th Summit of Heads of State at the AU Headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. He … Read more
The Gender and Social Protection Minister-nominee, Otiko Djaba, has denied claims she backed allegations the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, found herself in that position after offering sexual favours. The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, prior to the 2016 election, made these allegations which were widely condemned as sexist. Ms. … Read more
It is impossible for members of Parliament’s Appointments Committee to be influenced by bribes after sittings, the Chairperson of the Committee, Joe Osei-Owusu has intimated.Speaking about the bribery allegations against the Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, that have marred the vetting process, he explained that the committee never deferred decisions on persons vetted, thus leaving no … Read more
Ambassador Kwesi Quartey, former Secretary to ex-President John Mahama, is to serve as Vice Chairperson of the AU Commission. In a twitter post, President Akufo-Addo wrote “Congratulations to Amb. Kwesi Quartey on being elected as the Vice Chair of the AU Commission. I wish you the very best in your new job”. Mr Quartey whose … Read more
Ghanaian Diplomat, Thomas Kwasi Quartey, has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the Africa Union (AU). The former Secretary to Ex-President John Mahama’s appointment, was elected today [Monday] January 30, 2017, at the opening of the 28th Ordinary session of the African Union (AU) in Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Guinean President, Alpha Conde, has … Read more
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