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The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

Mahama bids farewell to United Kingdom (UK) envoy, discusses economy, security, regional ties

President Mahama also acknowledged the UK’s significant support in counter-terrorism efforts, specifically commending cooperation in intelligence gathering and training

On Thursday, President John Dramani Mahama bid farewell to the outgoing British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, expressing gratitude for her four-year tenure and emphasising key areas for ongoing Ghana-United Kingdom cooperation. Mr Mahama lauded the High Commissioner for her “positive engagements” throughout her time in the country. He…

Afreximbank

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    • The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, H.E. Wamkele Mene (fifth left) poses with Afreximbank’s Group Chief Economist & Managing Director, Research, Dr. Yemi Kale (fifth right) and other dignitaries during the Ghana IATF2025 Business Roadshow in Accra
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Ghana Accelerates Efforts to Boost Intra-African Trade

The Ghana IATF2025 Business Roadshow brought together government officials, the trade community, including businesses and investors, and executives from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Ghana is fast-tracking the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new opportunities for Ghanaian businesses across Africa by moving beyond commodity-based trade towards value addition for its traditional exports such as gold, oil and cocoa.  Speaking during the Ghana Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 Business…

Merck Foundation

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    • Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with Merck Foundation Alumni
    • Merck Foundation CEO with The First Lady of Burundi and Merck Foundation Alumni from Burundi
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    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zambia with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation CEO and The First Lady of Zimbabwe with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zimbabwe
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    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Kenya
    • Merck Foundation CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni from Zambia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with Merck Foundation Alumni
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The First Lady of DRC and Merck Foundation Alumni from DRC
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania together with The First Ladies of Africa and Asia
    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with their Kenyan Alumni and Media Winners in Nairobi, Kenya
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and African First Ladies mark World Hypertension Day 2025 by launching their Annual Awards for Best Media, Fashion, Song, and Film to raise awareness on hypertension, diabetes and importance of healthy lifestyle

Merck Foundation has launched several community awareness programs to emphasize on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about diabetes and hypertension prevention, early detection and management

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks ‘World Hypertension Day 2025’ in partnership with Africa’s First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia through their “Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program, by reinforcing its commitment to improving cardiovascular and diabetes care across Africa, and beyond.…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov meets with delegations of Botswana, Ghana and Mozambique

At each meeting, special attention was paid to paths of activation of a set of bilateral agenda issues, including the exchanging of visits, joint commercial economic projects, and other mutual interest issues

On June 05, 2025 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, Maksim Ryzhenkov, held the meetings with delegations of Botswana, Ghana and Mozambique headed by Ministers of agriculture of these countries, who arrived to Belarus for taking part in the 35th international specialized exhibition "Belagro-2025". Ways to strengthen the political…

Afreximbank
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African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM): “Fitch's Downgrade of Afreximbank's Rating is Based on Flawed Loan Classification”

The APRM calls upon Fitch Ratings to re-examine its criteria and assumptions in this case and to engage in technical consultations with Afreximbank and other relevant African stakeholders

In line with Decision [Assembly/AU/Dec.631(XXVII)] of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government and Article 6(g) of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Statute (2020), which together mandate the APRM to provide support to African countries in the field of credit ratings. The APRM routinely undertakes independent…

Energy Capital & Power
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Ghana Gold Board Reports $4 Billion in Revenue from Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) Sector in Four-Month Period

Mining in Motion is taking place in Ghana from June 2 – 4, 2025

Ghana purchased and exported $4 billion worth of gold from the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector between February and May 2025, according to Sammy Gyamfi, Managing Director, Ghana Gold Board. Speaking at the Mining in Motion 2025 Summit on Tuesday, Gyamfi said gold purchasing and exportation was made through…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
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Republic of Ghana Considers Autonomy Plan Presented by Morocco as Only Realistic Sustainable Basis for Mutually Acceptable Solution to Sahara Issue

This position was expressed in a joint Communiqué inked following the meeting held this Thursday in Rabat

The Republic of Ghana considers the autonomy plan presented by the Kingdom of Morocco as the only realistic and sustainable basis for a mutually acceptable solution to the Sahara issue. This position was expressed in a joint Communiqué inked following the meeting held this Thursday in Rabat between Minister of…

Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates
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Morocco: Ghana's Foreign Minister Hails Royal Initiatives, Expresses Admiration for His Majesty the King's Leadership & Strong Commitment to Peace, Stability and Development in Africa

The two ministers further welcomed the momentum generated within the framework of the Atlantic African States Process to turn the Atlantic African space into a geostrategic framework

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa hailed here on Thursday the Royal Initiatives, and expressed admiration for the leadership and strong commitment of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in favor of peace, stability and development in Africa. In a joint Communiqué issued following…

Energy Capital & Power

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Mining in Motion Highlights Role of Artisanal Small-Scale Miners (ASM)-Large-Scale Miners (LSM) Synergies in Africa

By fostering collaboration between small-scale miners and large-scale miners, countries such as Ghana and the DRC are striving for greater productivity across the mining industry

Ghana is making strides towards fostering greater collaboration between Artisanal Small-Scale Miners (ASM) and Large-Scale Miners (LSM), seeking to unlock greater value from the mining industry while creating newfound opportunities for local communities. A discussion at the Mining in Motion 2025 summit highlighted the value of strengthen ASM-LSM synergies, with…

Energy Capital & Power
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Mining in Motion 2025: Niger Eyes Economic Development Fund

Niger’s Minister of Mines has called for the development of a national fund to reinvest mining revenue, combat illicit mining and support economic development

Colonel Ousmane Abarchi, Minister of Mines of Niger, announced plans to establish a national economic development fund during the Mining in Motion 2025 summit – held in Accra. The fund aims to redirect revenues from the mining sector to strengthen other industries while tackling illicit mining. “We seek to develop…