Author: Constance Awunor

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has called for a major transformation of the cocoa sector. He said the industry must become more resilient, prosperous and profitable for farmers in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. Dr Forson made the call while chairing the 7th Steering Committee Meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Abidjan. Stronger Partnership Needed According to the Finance Minister, closer cooperation between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire is essential for the future of the cocoa industry. “The cocoa sector deserves to be transformed into one that is more resilient, prosperous and profitable for the benefit of both our…

President John Mahama has formally accepted the resignation of former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo from the Council of State, bringing to an end months of consultations over her decision to step down. The announcement came from Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu on Monday, June 15. He also confirmed that the process to appoint a replacement has already begun. Resignation Submitted in 2025 According to Mr Kwakye Ofosu, Justice Akuffo submitted her resignation letter to the President in September 2025. He said the former Chief Justice informed the President of her decision to leave the Council of State but did not…

Senior Manager for Real Estate Financing at Absa Bank Ghana, Nana Kwadwo Boakye-Akyeampong, has urged Ghana to accelerate the development of cities beyond Accra to boost the country’s ability to attract investment and skilled talent. Speaking at a roundtable discussion during the 2026 Citi Business Festival, he said cities across West Africa are competing for capital, businesses and professionals. Therefore, Ghana must strengthen its urban infrastructure to remain competitive. The discussion was held under the theme, “Building Competitive Cities: Infrastructure, Innovation and Investment for Sustainable Economic Growth.” Accra Faces Regional Competition Mr Boakye-Akyeampong said Accra should not be viewed in…

The Government of Ghana has repatriated 327 Ghanaian nationals who were left stranded in Côte d’Ivoire following a demolition exercise in Port Bouët, a municipality in Abidjan. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 12, 2026, the affected Ghanaians were residing in areas impacted by an ongoing demolition exercise carried out by local authorities in Port Bouët. The Ministry said the exercise displaced hundreds of residents, leaving many Ghanaians without shelter, livelihoods and the means to secure alternative accommodation. The Ministry disclosed that 228 Ghanaian nationals had already been successfully repatriated and arrived in…

Global pop superstar Taylor Swift delivered an emotional tribute to her family as she became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The 36-year-old singer fought back tears during a 21-minute acceptance speech in New York, reflecting on the sacrifices her family made to help launch her career. Swift recalled how her parents moved the family from Pennsylvania to Nashville when she was just 14 years old so she could pursue songwriting in the heart of the country music industry. “It couldn’t have been easy for my parents and my brother to just pick up and…

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest child of King Vajiralongkorn, has died at the age of 47 after spending more than three years in a coma, the royal household announced on Friday. The princess had been receiving intensive medical care since December 2022, when she collapsed while exercising her dogs. Doctors later attributed the incident to a severe cardiac arrhythmia caused by a mycoplasma infection that affected her heart. In a statement, the palace said the medical team had provided the highest level of care possible, but her condition continued to deteriorate. She died on Thursday evening at Chulalongkorn Hospital. Her…

SpaceX has secured $75 billion (£56 billion) from investors ahead of its highly anticipated stock market debut, setting the stage for what could become the largest public listing in history. In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the company revealed it sold shares at $135 each, matching the valuation range announced last week. The pricing gives SpaceX an estimated market value of nearly $1.8 trillion before trading begins on Friday. The landmark listing is expected to strengthen the position of chief executive Elon Musk as the world’s richest person and could put him on track to become…

The spirit of African solidarity often seen during the FIFA World Cup was noticeably absent when South Africa faced Mexico in the tournament’s opening match. Instead of rallying behind fellow Africans, many football fans across the continent openly supported Mexico as Bafana Bafana suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to the World Cup co-hosts. Social media platforms were flooded with light-hearted memes featuring sombreros, mariachi bands and tacos. However, behind the humour lay deeper frustrations linked to reports of xenophobic violence and anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa. Following the final whistle, users from several African countries celebrated Mexico’s victory, with some…

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians that government will pursue accountability following the submission of a report into the fire incident at the Akosombo Substation. The Minister disclosed on Thursday, June 11, that he had received the final report from the committee tasked with investigating the cause of the incident. According to Dr. Jinapor, government will thoroughly examine the committee’s findings and recommendations before determining the next steps. He stressed that accountability remains a key priority and assured the public that appropriate action will be taken where necessary. The Minister said the…

The Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has provided a fresh update on the long-delayed 500-bed Military Hospital project at Afari in the Ashanti Region, revealing that the facility is about 60 per cent complete more than a decade after construction began. The project, valued at $180 million, was launched in March 2014 under the administration of former President John Dramani Mahama and was originally scheduled for completion within 42 months. According to the Deputy Minister, progress on the hospital has been slow despite significant advances in civil and architectural works. He explained that by January 2017, civil and…