President Ruto awarded Ghana's highest honour: Ghana has awarded President William Ruto the country’s highest honor; The Companion of the Order of the Star ...
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Ruto in shuttle diplomacy over Raila's AUC bid: The President secured the support of Guinea-Bissau President for Raila’s bid during a trip to the Western ...
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Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Parliament speaker halts approval of cabinet nominees: The president is under pressure from Ghanaians who want him to sign the bill ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana president delays action on anti-LGBTQ bill pending legal resolution
- A senior official stated that Ghana's anti-LGBTQ bill should not be sent to President Akufo-Addo until legal challenges are resolved.
- Passing the bill could jeopardize $3.8 billion in World Bank financing and a $3 billion IMF loan package for Ghana.
- The LGBTQ community in Ghana is already facing challenges due to the bill's harsh penalties, including up to five years in prison for promoting LGBTQ+ activities.
- The IMF emphasized the importance of inclusivity for Ghana's success, encouraging the country to allow everyone to contribute fully.
Ghana Anti-LGBTQ Bill Risks $3.8 Billion of World Bank Support: Cash-strapped Ghana could jeopardize $3.8 billion of World Bank funding if an anti-LGBTQ bill ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana could jeopardize IMF support with anti-LGBTQ bill
- An anti-LGBTQ bill in Ghana could result in a loss of $3.8 billion in World Bank financing.
- The bill could also derail a $3 billion IMF loan package, according to the finance ministry.
- The legislation will now be presented to Ghana's President for a decision.
- The United States has expressed deep concern over the bill and called for a review of its constitutionality.
IMF Monitoring Ghana Passage of Anti-LGBTQ Bill: The International Monetary Fund said it’s monitoring events in Ghana after lawmakers passed a bill seeking up to ...
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Discrimination against LGBTQ people: Ghana wants to severely punish queer people: The parliament in Ghana wants to prosecute homosexuals with a new law ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana: New Laws Against LGBTQ Discrimination
- The Ghanaian Parliament has passed a law that allows for the prosecution of LGBTQ individuals.
- International organizations are warning about the consequences of the law for the LGBTQ community and health organizations.
- Ghana, once a democratic role model, is now at risk of abolishing minority rights and promoting discrimination.
- Leading up to the elections in Ghana, no political party is willing to be seen as LGBTQ-friendly due to the law.
Ghana Passes Bill Criminalizing Homosexuality With Up to Three Years in Prison: Ghana’s lawmakers passed a bill criminalizing homosexuality with up to three ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana: Activists Fight Against LGBTQ+ Criminalization Law
- Ghana has passed a controversial bill that penalizes not only LGBTQ+ individuals but also those who defend them, with up to 10 years in prison. Activists have pledged to challenge the law, awaiting the president's signature.
- The law sets prison terms from six months to three years for LGBTQ+ sexual acts, already illegal in Ghana. It also criminalizes those advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, with up to 10 years in prison if targeting minors.
- A clause in the law requires reporting anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ to the police or community leaders, with up to three years in prison for such identification. The bill was promoted as contributing to UN sustainable development goals.
- The bill was passed by a coalition of Christian, Muslim, and traditional Ghanaian leaders, arguing it aligns with UN development goals. Activists believe the law misrepresents the country's values and implications.
Liberia: Pres. Boakai’s Skips AU and ECOWAS Summits without Explanation, Misses Key Networking Opportunities
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Ghana's Nana Akufo-Addo Wants Debt Talks to Be Concluded as Soon as Possible
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CAA wants Ghana to host 2026 Athletics Champs: 2026 Athletics Champs
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Ghana: Speaker Delays Ministerial Nominations After Precedent Set by Govt's LGBTQI+ Move
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Row Over Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ Bill Stalls Appointment of Ministers: Ghana’s parliament is stalling the approval of new cabinet ministers to put pressure on ...
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Ghana’s President reshuffles cabinet 10 months to general elections: He noted that Ghana’s economy was more stable now and the president had the prerogative to ...
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Ghana’s New Finance Minister Pledges to Fulfil IMF Plan, Reforms: Ghana’s new finance minister pledged to implement an International Monetary Fund program and ...
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Paid articlePaid Liberia: Pres. Boakai Did Not Meet with Ghanaian President Akufo Addo on Maiden Foreign Trip to Ghana
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Three presidents on how to make global finance work better for Africa: The continent needs a stronger voice and more help to help itself, say Nana Akufo-Addo ...
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Paid articlePaid Ghana’s Mahama, Ex-Education Minister Pair Up For December Vote: Ghana’s main opposition leader John Dramani Mahama picked Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang ...
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Paid articlePaid Ghana Won't Backslide On Her Human Rights Record - President Akufo-Addo: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the diplomatic community that Ghana ...
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Ghana To Introduce Tax Incentive For Film Productions: The country will offer a 20% tax rebate for strategic film productions.
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Twitter’s Fired Africa Staff Reach Deal After Year-Long Talks: The company formerly known as Twitter reached an agreement with laid-off staff from its only ...
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Paid articlePaid Liberia: Boakai’s VP Amassing Power with Private Jet Flights, Trips & Control of Key Areas
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New Finance Minister After Major Ghana Cabinet Reshuffle: President Nana Akufo-Addo has relieved 13 ministers, including embattled finance minister Ken ...
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Ghanaian President Removes Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister: Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo appointed Mohammed Amin Adam as the nation’s new finance minister ...
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Ghana’s Inflation Unexpectedly Quickens to 23.5% in January: Ghana’s inflation rate unexpectedly rose in January for the first time in six months ...
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Ghana: President Akufo-Addo reshuffles cabinet, sacks finance minister | Africanews
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Ghana 2024 Election: Mahamudu Bawumia Launches Presidential Campaign: Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, vying to be the West African nation’s next leader ...
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Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell on Tuesday said Grenada will be supporting Ghana's foreign affairs minister to become the next Secretary General of the ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/caribbean/20240207/grenada-will-support-ghanas-candidate-post-commonwealth-secretary-general #GLNRToday
Ghana’s masked man says presidential bid is no gimmick: Anonymous contender reveals himself as maverick businessman Nana Kwame Bediako
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Africa Prosperity Dialogues - "Delivering Prosperity in Africa: Produce, Add Value, Trade" | 25-2...
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Efie Gallery shows colourful side of J. K. Bruce-Vanderpuije’s b/w images: Titled Unveiling the Shadows of the Past: J. K. Bruce-Vanderpuije - The Hidden Icon of ...
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Museveni, Ghana's Akufo-Addo meet on NAM Summit sidelines: The two leaders held discussions on bilateral issues in a bid to foster diplomatic relations ...
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Ghana’s 2024 Budget Approved in Narrow Vote After Heated Debate: Ghana’s lawmakers approved the nation’s 2024 budget after a heated debate that propelled the ...
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Africa seeks action plan on slavery reparations at Ghana conference: Financial reparations are long overdue to Africans and the diaspora as compensation for the ...
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Redefining Tourism’s Role In Ghana’s Sustainable Future: Investments in the diaspora play a role in preserving and promoting Ghana's sustainable development ...
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Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) will choose its candidate for next year's presidential election today. They are hoping to find a contender who can ... Show more
Germany's Scholz says his country, EU to help boost West Africa security: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday said his country and the European Union as a ...
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Quick Glance: Germany and EU to Boost Security in West Africa
- Germany and the European Union are committed to strengthening security in West Africa.
- Germany is ready to support cross-border cooperation.
- An upcoming EU mission in the Gulf of Guinea could provide training and equipment.
How I was elected into Inter-Parliamentary Union committee – Akpabio: Mr Akpabio said he forced the speaker of the Côte d’Ivoire Assembly to withdraw from the ...
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Ghanaian president urges reparations for Africa over slave trade: Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday called for reparations for Africa ...
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Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo called for reform of the United Nations Security Council, citing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and describing the Council as ... Show more reut.rs/3Qm4pfT
'Turbinegate' shakes Polish politics, puts Tusk to first test: In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about the scandal involving Donald Tusk and his ...
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Ghana Vice President Gets Party’s Nod for 2024 President Race: Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia won the ruling party’s nomination to become its ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-04/ghana-vice-president-gets-party-s-nod-for-2024-president-race
Quick Glance: Mahamudu Bawumia elected as NPP presidential candidate in Ghana
- Mahamudu Bawumia wins the NPP primaries for the presidential candidate in Accra on November 4, 2023.
- President Nana Akufo-Addo will step down after the December 2024 elections.
- The election is expected to be between Bawumia and former President John Mahama.
- Both main parties field northerners as their presidential candidates for the first time.
The Right Fit: Designing Bespoke Suits For Ghana’s Affluent: Growing up poor in Ghana, Kwaku Boateng Brommon had to sell water to make ends meet ...
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Taking you back in time when H.E Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, hosted Kusi Ideas Festival. We will be in Botswana between December ... Show more #Kusifest2023
Quick Glance: Ghana Protesters Demand Central Bank Governor's Resignation
- Protesters demand the resignation of the central bank governor amid accusations of mismanagement during Ghana's worst debt crisis.
- Ghana's central bank posted a record loss of 60.8 billion cedi ($5.3 billion) in July 2022, mostly due to debt restructuring.
Ghana’s president under pressure: Nearly 1.8-million Ghanaian workers were unemployed by the third quarter of 2022
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Ghana Former Trade Minister to Run for President as Independent: Ghana’s former trade minister, Alan Kyerematen, plans to run for president in next year’s polls.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-25/ghana-former-trade-minister-to-run-for-president-as-independent
President Weah Consoles Ghana over Loss of Former First Lady, Theresa Kuffour: Monday – The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Dr ...
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Ghana Calls for Democratic Accountability in Africa: Ghanian President Nana Akufo-Addo says West Africa is confronted with a difficult economic ...
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Ghana hikes 2023/2024 cocoa farmgate price as supplies tighten: Ghana raised the state guaranteed cocoa price paid to its farmers by more than 63% on Saturday in ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana raises cocoa farmgate price for 2023/2024 season as supplies tighten
- Ghana increases state guaranteed cocoa price by over 63% to boost farmer income and prevent smuggling.
- President Nana Akufo-Addo announces highest price for farmers in West Africa in over 50 years.
- Price rise due to concerns over tight supplies and rising cocoa futures prices.
Ghana Mulls 63% Hike in Cocoa Farm-Gate Price to Curb Smuggling: Ghana’s cocoa industry regulator called for boosting the rate farmers get for their crop by more ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-06/ghana-mulls-63-hike-in-cocoa-farm-gate-price-to-curb-smuggling
Yoon meets world leaders in New York for 2nd day to promote Expo bid | Yonhap News Agency
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Ghana: President Commissions First Oil From Jubilee South East Oil Field Project: Press Release - The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ...
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Ruto will hold one-on-one talks with several dignitaries today including Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and US ... Show more #AfricaClimateSummit23 #NationClimate
Quick Glance: Africa proposes global CO2 tax to combat climate change
- African Climate Summit focuses on financing for weather adaptation, conservation, and renewable energy
- Global carbon tax idea lacks support
- Call for carbon tax welcomed, but false solutions like carbon credits should be avoided
- Billions committed to green projects, including a major carbon markets initiative
Ghana opposition warn president on Niger troop plans | Africanews: Lawmakers from the opposition are urging President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana to immediately ...
africanews.com/2023/08/14/ghana-opposition-warn-president-on-niger-troop-plans/
Ghana: President Accepts Cecilia Dapaah's Resignation: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Cecilia Abena Dapaah from office as ...
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Ghana Leader Sees IMF Program Restoring Confidence in Economy: Ghana’s program with the International Monetary Fund will help to restore investor confidence in ...
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IMF-Backed Program Aims to Cut Ghana Cocoa Regulator’s Losses: The world’s second-biggest cocoa producer will need to cut its industry regulator’s losses as part ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-19/imf-backed-program-aims-to-cut-ghana-cocoa-regulator-s-losses
IMF approves $3bn loan to Ghana | Africanews: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved a $3 billion loan for Ghana ...
africanews.com/2023/05/18/imf-approves-3bn-loan-to-ghana/
Ghana’s Ex-President Mahama Wins Opposition’s Nomination to Contest 2024 Election
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-14/ghana-s-ex-president-mahama-wins-opposition-s-nomination-to-contest-2024-vote
Africa will miss Buhari’s leadership, says Ghanaian President, Akufo-Addo: With barely 10 days to the end of his tenure, the President, Major General Muhammadu ...
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Rabiu, Dangote, Tinubu, splash over N500m at Buhari’s book launc: Guests at the official unveiling of two books on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari ...
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Ghana Elections May Test Fiscal Discipline Under New IMF Program: Ghana’s presidential election next year presents a test for whether the government will stick ...
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Cathedral of scandals: How a presidential promise divided Ghana: The $400m state-funded church has become hugely controversial in Ghana as the country struggles ...
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NOW: The #QatarEconomicForum continues in Doha. Tune into conversations with General David Petraeus, President of Ghana H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, Prime Minister of Bangladesh H ... Show more #منتدى_قطر_الاقتصادي
Ghana May Secure IMF Board Approval Without Eurobond Restructure: Ghana is poised to secure approval from the International Monetary Fund’s board for a $3 ...
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Ghana’s president softens country’s stance on draconian anti-LGBTQ bill as Kamala Harris visits
cnn.com/2023/03/29/africa/ghana-softens-lgbtq-stance-intl/
Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga has condemned the invasion of the property of the former president Uhuru Kenyatta.
He says he believes the attack was ... Show more t.co/O4OMUMUdv1
VP Harris, in Ghana, addresses human rights amid anti-LGBTQ efforts in Africa: Her visit is aimed at countering China's growing influence on the continent.
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Quick Glance: Harris's trip to Africa is overshadowed by China's global influence.
- For example, the presidents of Ghana and Tanzania have stated unequivocally that they hope Biden visits their countries during his upcoming trip to Africa, which will be his first as president.
- Johnson also stated that China views Africa differently than the United States.
- According to him, African leaders are "beginning to realize that China is not really their friend."
- "America is like playing the role of a big Uncle Sam in trying to defend African countries against what they think is the encroachment of China into the liberty of African countries through these loans," said Tanzania-based analyst Mohamed Issa Hemed.
Several West African countries are experiencing excessive inflation. Food and transport costs in the region have skyrocketed ... Show more
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