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Beyond the Concert: What BHIM festival London reveals about Ghana’s cultural diplomacy and soft power
Stonebwoy’s BHIM Festival London at OVO Arena Wembley can understandably be celebrated as another milestone in the international growth of Ghanaian music. But beyond the performance, audience numbers, and spectacle lies a more important question for Ghana: what happens when our culture successfully attracts internation...
Ghana Donates 40 Metric Tons of Golden Tree Cocoa Products to Support Palestinians
The Government of Ghana has donated 40 metric tons of locally produced cocoa products to the people of Palestine, in a show of solidarity amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. President John Dramani Mahama, who announced the gesture on August 1, said the donation underscores Ghana’s commitment to shared humanity and its longstanding partnership […]
Ghana and Nigeria Reaffirm Strong Ties Amid Igbo King Controversy
In a bid to ease recent diplomatic tensions, Ghana and Nigeria have reaffirmed their long-standing friendship and commitment to mutual respect following the fallout from controversial statements made by a Nigerian community leader in Ghana. Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Member of Parliament for North Tongu, held a high-level meeting today with Her Excellency Bianca […]
Akufo-Addo and Goodluck Jonathan Pay Condolence Visit to Buhari Family in London
Former President Nana Akufo-Addo, and former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, visited the Nigerian High Commissioner’s residence in London to pay respects to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The two former leaders joined a growing list of dignitaries and sympathizers from across Africa who have traveled to London following the announcement […]
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey Appointed Commonwealth Secretary-General
The Commonwealth Heads of Government have selected Ghana’s Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, a 56-member association led by Britain’s King Charles. The announcement was made on Saturday, the final day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, attended by King Charles and Queen Camilla. In a statement […]
Chief Imam Urges African Leaders to Use Diplomacy for Resolution in Niger
Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharabutu Emphasizes the Need for Political Stability and Humanitarian Concerns
Tinubu elected Ecowas Chair, vows to be tough on coups
He promised to “enhance engagements with authorities” in Mali, Burkina, and Guinea “to ensure a quick return to democratic rule.”
Akufo-Addo grieves with Turkey and Syria, prays Atsu is found unharmed
The sad news has triggered responses from well-meaning people on social media