Ghana’s Kente Cloth Gains Legal Protection as Cultural and Commercial Asset
ACCRA, Ghana (Oct. 18, 2025) — Ghana has formally registered Kente cloth as a Geographical Indication (GI), giving the iconic handwoven textile legal recognition and protection under international intellectual property law. The designation, achieved with support from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), makes Kente...
Accra Hosts Africa Digital Festival Dialogue on Combating Misinformation
Accra, Ghana, hosted the opening session of the Africa Digital Festival 2025, focusing on a critical theme: combating misinformation in the digital age. The discussion, held at the TV3 Executive Theatre, brought together journalists, digital experts, and media practitioners to address how false information continues...
ChefLifestyle to Host Cooking Skills Training for Accra’s Street Children on World Food Day 2025
On 16 October 2025, ChefLifestyle will host the Cook & Share Community Kitchen at Hopeland Training Centre in Accra, bringing together street children for a day of cooking, learning, and connection. This World Food Day event focuses on teaching lasting skills and empowerment rather than...
Ghana Secures $1 Billion in Historic Singapore Investment Deals
President John Mahama became the first Ghanaian leader invited for a State Visit to Singapore. The trip ended with $1 billion in investment deals, marking a significant step forward for Ghana’s economic growth. Big Moves in Trade and Development Over three days, Ghana and Singapore...
Ghana Helicopter Crash Kills Eight, Including Key Ministers
A military helicopter crash in Ghana’s Ashanti region killed eight, including two senior ministers, in one of the nation’s worst air disasters in over a decade. The tragedy struck on Wednesday, triggering national mourning. The Ghana Armed Forces began a swift investigation to pinpoint the...
Edward Obeng-Kenzo Takes Over as Acting Chief Executive of Volta River Authority
Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, an experienced engineer with more than 20 years in the energy sector, has taken the helm as Acting Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA). His appointment, effective 5 February 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the organisation as it navigates...
France Faces Growing Backlash Over Macron’s Remarks on African Gratitude
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing sharp criticism from African leaders after remarks suggesting African nations have shown insufficient gratitude for France’s military interventions. Speaking at a foreign policy conference on Monday, Macron defended France’s 2013 deployment to combat Islamist insurgents, claiming, “I think that...
Kenya and Angola Strengthen Ties with Direct Flights, Visa Waiver, and AU Reforms
Kenya and Angola are taking bold steps to enhance bilateral relations, with plans to resume direct flights between Nairobi and Luanda and a commitment to waive visa requirements for Kenyans visiting Angola. This agreement follows high-level talks between Kenyan President William Ruto and Angolan President...
John Mahama Inaugurated as President of Ghana Amidst Hope and Challenges
John Dramani Mahama was sworn in for a second term as Ghana’s president on January 7, 2025, marking a significant moment in the nation’s democratic history. The ceremony, held at the iconic Black Star Square in Accra, was attended by numerous dignitaries, including around 20...
Ghana Opens Doors: Visa-Free Travel for African Passport Holders
Ghana has taken a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity by confirming visa-free entry for all African passport holders. This new policy, effective immediately, positions Ghana alongside Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin in promoting unrestricted travel across the continent. Outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo announced...
Men Settle Where They Find Peace. Not Beauty.
Following the covid-19 pandemic, I got infected and was put under a 14-day mandatory quarantine at a company–sponsored isolation center. I spent my days with a coworker who has also contracted the virus. We were discharged to go home after 14 days and several tests....
How my reputation (unknown to me) saved me when I needed help most
Our reputation doesn’t come from how we talk about ourselves. Our reputation comes from how others talk about us. - Simon Senek I find this statement so true reflecting on an incident that happened some years ago during my undergraduate studies at the University. After all, attempts...
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