Cocoa Farmers to Receive Fair Share: Mahama Pledges 70% World Market Price
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s firm commitment to Ghana’s cocoa farmers by pledging that, starting from the 2025/2026 crop season, producers will receive no less than 70 percent of the prevailing world market price for their cocoa beans. Speaking during a grand durbar of chiefs and residents in Juaboso on Tuesday, President […]
Kente: Ghana’s Royal Cloth Woven with Meaning
In the world of African textiles, few fabrics command as much respect, admiration, and cultural pride as Kente cloth. Often referred to as “Ghana’s royal cloth,” Kente is far more than fabric—it’s a powerful symbol of identity, heritage, and legacy, woven by hand and rich with meaning. ✨ Origins of Kente: A Cloth Born from […]
Chef Abbys Named Among TIME’s 100 Most Influential Creators of 2025
Ghana’s Culinary Star and TikTok Sensation Chef Abbys Recognized by TIME Magazine Ghanaian chef, digital content creator, and cultural ambassador Abena Amoakoa Sintim-Aboagye, widely known as Chef Abbys, has been honored on TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential Creators in the world. This prestigious recognition cements her status as one of the […]
Ghana’s 2025 Budget: Mahama Administration Unveils Bold Economic Reforms
Ghana’s 2025 Budget: Mahama Administration Unveils Bold Economic Reforms Accra, March 11, 2025 – Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, outlining bold reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy, reducing public debt, and driving job creation under the theme “Resetting the Economy for the Ghana We […]
President Mahama and São Tomé’s President Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
Ghana’s President John Mahama engaged in high-level discussions with President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe on Saturday, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations between their two nations. The talks, held at the Jubilee House in Accra, centered on deepening cooperation, particularly in the oil and gas sector. President Vila Nova arrived in […]
California Seeks $40 Billion in Federal Aid for Wildfire Recovery
California Governor Gavin Newsom has formally requested $40 billion (£31.6 billion) in federal disaster relief to support the recovery and rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires that swept through the region in January. In a letter sent to congressional leaders on Friday, Newsom emphasized the urgent need for financial assistance to aid […]
Starmer Pledges Support for Ukraine Ahead of Talks with Trump
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed Britain’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine, vowing to emphasize the importance of the country’s sovereignty during upcoming discussions with former US President Donald Trump. In a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday, Starmer reiterated the UK’s “ironclad support” for Kyiv. This marks the second conversation […]
AWS Pledges $100M in Cloud Credits to Support Education Tools
AWS has committed $100 million in cloud credits to help education organizations create innovative learning tools.
Ghana Votes Today: 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections Underway
Ghanaians are voting today in the highly anticipated 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections, with key candidates vying for the presidency, including Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
World Bank Announces Record $100 Billion Support for World’s Poorest Countries
The World Bank has raised a record $24 billion to fund a historic $100 billion package aimed at supporting 78 of the world’s poorest countries. This unprecedented financial commitment will focus on critical areas such as health, education, infrastructure, climate resilience, and economic stability, particularly in Africa.
