GTA Deputy Director honoured for outstanding support to Accra Arts and Crafts Market, 2025

By Hafsa Obeng Accra, Oct. 28, GNA – Mr. Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has been honoured for his exceptional support and contributions to the International Edition of the Accra Arts and...

Ghana launches West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to strengthen regional marine governance

Ghana has officially launched the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP), a pioneering regional initiative aimed at enhancing ocean governance, promoting a sustainable blue economy, and protecting marine ecosystems across 13 coastal West...

Enrollment at most Ohio public universities is up, but international enrollment is down

The following article was originally published in the Ohio Capital Journal and published on News5Cleveland.com under a content-sharing agreement. While many Ohio public universities saw an increase in total enrollment this fall semester,...

‘How extortion network amasses N7.6tr from trade corridors yearly’

SEREC recommends ways to recover N130 billion yearly The persistent operations and expansion of an organised extortion network by “Camp Boys” or “Area Boys”, along Nigeria’s port access corridors and trade routes, are costing the country about...

Veep hails Asogli Yam Festival, reaffirms government’s commitment to food security

‎By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah ‎ ‎Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed government’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food security, emphasizing that Ghana’s future lies in empowering farmers and...

Volta Region’s December Events Promise Economic Boost for Businesses

The Volta Region is positioning itself for what could be its most economically significant month in recent memory, as two major national events converge in December to create unprecedented business opportunities. The 41st National Farmers’ Day...

Experts named to UN human rights probe for eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

OHCHR GENEVA – The President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Jürg Lauber (Switzerland), has announced the appointment of Arnauld Akodjenou of Benin, Maxine Marcus of Germany/United States of America and Clément Nyaletsossi Voule of Togo to...

Ghana launches $200m rooftop solar initiative under Paris Agreement  

Ghana Tuesday launched the National Clean Energy Programme (NCEP), a $200 million initiative to expand rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems nationwide. The programme, jointly implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition (MoEnGT),...

Cameroon Targets Power Exports by 2030 Despite Domestic Grid Failures

(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s National Energy Compact targets electricity exports by 2030 through regional interconnections and increased generation capacity. Despite new capacity from the 420 MW Nachtigal dam, the country still suffers from...

Malawi’s election results a win and a loss for Africa

Malawi’s election is laudable for its peacefulness, but the lack of younger leaders can only hold the country back Four years ago, then-Malawian president Lazarus Chakwera flew 11,265km with a 10-member delegation to attend an online conference...

AU Organizes Ministerial Side Event in NY to Accelerate UN Reform Promoting Justice & Reparations

The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Republic of Togo, organized a high-level side event entitled "80 Years of the United Nations: Accelerating the Reform Agenda and Consolidating Momentum towards Justice and Reparations." The...

Sub-Saharan Africa Litigation Surgery: Strengthening Legal Defences for Press Freedom

“Since we launched these legal defence workshops – what we call litigation surgeries – in 2015, more than 400 lawyers from over 60 countries have taken part,” said Carlos Gaio, CEO of Media Defence. “These are intensive three-day sessions where...

NMSU’s International Club Hosts third annual around the world festival

New Mexico State University’s International Club hosted its third annual Around the World festival Sept. 16, celebrating diversity and culture this Mexican Independence Day with fun, food, and performance on campus. The event, put together by...

Nigerian Father Deported from US Left Stranded in Togo After Ghana Transfer

A Nigerian father deported from the United States has told the BBC he is stranded in Lomé, the capital of Togo, after Ghanaian authorities secretly transferred him and five others across the border. The man, who requested anonymity, said he was...

Unity at any cost? Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger jointly leave the International Criminal Court

On 22 September, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, declared it was leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC). This comes seven months after their official withdrawal from the Economic Community of...

€59m ocean governance drive launched …to tackle illegal fishing in W.A

A €59 million initiative aimed at promoting sustainable ocean governance and addressing the menace of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing has been launched in Tema. The programme, known as the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme...

Pesticide Misuse Threatens Togo’s Farm Exports, FAO Warns

Nearly one-third of fruits and vegetables sold in Togo exceed international pesticide residue limits. Some products contain banned substances, raising health and trade risks. FAO warns that non-compliance could restrict exports of key crops such...

Miles Robinson headlines list of FCC players called up during October international window

Miles Robinson headlines the list of FC Cincinnati players who will be representing their nations during the October international window. Head coach Pat Noonan said during his press conference Thursday that seven players have been called up for...

Nigerian among US deportees stranded in Togo after ‘secret transfer’ from Ghana

A Nigerian man, who was among West African migrants deported from the United States to Ghana, says he has been left stranded in a hotel in Togo. In a Wednesday report, the man, who craved anonymity, said Ghanaian authorities secretly transferred...

BCEAO Launches Instant Payments Platform in Togo with Three Banks

(Togo First) - • BCEAO launched the interoperable Instant Payments Platform (PI-PSI) on September 30, enabling 24/7 secure fund transfers across UEMOA countries. • In Togo, Coris Bank, Ecobank, and Orabank are the first operational banks, with...