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Scientists warn 2026 could be extreme year as global warming slips down agenda
Day by day, disaster after disaster, a stark picture is coming into focus: 2026 could go down as one of the most extreme years ever recorded in climate history. The first months of the year, records have been broken for ocean temperatures, early heatwaves, massive wildfires and torrential rains. On Tuesday,...
Climate Change: Government highlights push for coordinated action and investments
The Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, has outlined government efforts to strengthen climate coordination, attract climate finance, and position Ghana as a key player in global climate discussions.
Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on May...
Ibrahim Mahama gifts Xenophobia victim GH¢200,000, pledges to set him up as a distributor in construction supplies
Business mogul Ibrahim Mahama has extended GH¢200,000 in financial support to xenophobia victim Emmanuel Asamoah to help him rebuild his life, while also offering to set up a cement distribution and construction hardware depot to support his new business direction.
Ghana Issues First Mariculture Licence in Blue Economy Push
Ghana has granted its first-ever provisional mariculture licence to Gold Coast Mariculture Limited, opening a new chapter in the country’s blue economy development and marking the start of commercial marine fish cultivation under a regulated sustainability framework.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister...
NEWDA pushes Ghana to ratify African Disability Protocol
The Network of Women with Disabilities, Africa (NEWDA), has intensified advocacy efforts for Ghana to ratify the African Disability Protocol (ADP), describing the move as critical to protecting the rights and dignity of women with disabilities.
The advocacy was launched in Accra during an inception...
Ghana climbs to 8th largest economy in Africa as GDP hits $114.71bn
Ghana has climbed to become the 8th largest economy in Africa in 2026, with the country’s Gross Domestic Product rising to $114.71 billion, driven largely by strong performances in the mining, ICT and financial services sectors.
The latest economic figures show Ghana moved up from 10th position in 2025,...
Beyond the UNFCCC COPS : A New Climate Coalition puts science at the heart of global action
A quiet but potentially transformative shift in global climate governance is underway or has emerged. While the world’s attention often gravitates toward the annual United Nations framework convention on climate negotiations ,commonly referred to as ( climate summit or COP) a new model of cooperation...
Mahama visits tidal waves hit Fuveme in Volta Region
President John Dramani Mahama has paid a working visit to Fuvem, in the Anlo Constituency of the Volta Region, which was hit by tidal waves. The visit was to show solidarity, assess the damage firsthand, and outline the government’s measures to address the situation.
The Keta Lagoon passes through Fuveme and...
Ghana Moves Closer to Blue Economy Policy with Stakeholder Validation in Accra
Ghana has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainable ocean and water resource management with the validation of its draft Blue Economy Policy by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development.
At a stakeholder validation workshop held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Alisa Hotel in...
Ghana, Norway deepen blue economy ties with new Ocean Development Programme
Ghana has taken a significant step toward building a sustainable Blue Economy following high-level discussions with the Royal Norwegian Embassy on a proposed Ocean for Development Programme.
The Norwegian delegation, led by Ambassador His Excellency Dr. John Mikal Kvistad, met with the Minister for...
President Mahama to launch landmark Free Primary Health Care Programme
President John Dramani Mahama is set to officially launch his flagship Free Primary Health Care Programme this Wednesday, aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage.
The initiative, a cornerstone of the President’s social contract with the Ghanaian people, will begin its first phase by targeting 150...
20 years in the making: Brazil protects a vast, rare ocean refuge
At Brazil’s southernmost tip, a convergence of warm tropical currents with frigid Antarctic waters creates one of the planet’s most extraordinary marine ecosystems.
For twenty years, researchers and environmentalists have fought to protect it from overfishing and the encroachment of offshore windfarms.
Their...
G7 One Health Summit launches global diagnostics initiative, and other health stories
At the G7 One Health Summit from 5-7 April in Lyon, France, more than 20 international partners unveiled a global initiative to strengthen health security across human, animal and environmental systems.
Ghana & France bolster ties as President Mahama begins official visit
President Mahama today began his one-day official visit to Paris with a meeting with the President of the French Senate, Gerard Larcher.
He was welcomed with a military ceremony before the bilateral meeting, which discussed among others trade and investment, regional security and the fight against...
Why cybersecurity is now a strategic imperative for business growth, trust and resilience
Cyber incidents now quickly become a leadership problem. Cyber incidents have impacts on operations, the balance sheet and the trust that keeps customers and partners leaning in.
Yet too many organizations still treat cybersecurity as a technical function or a compliance hurdle. That misalignment is...
Seaweed for development: Trade, regulations and standards for inclusive growth
Seaweed is gaining attention as a versatile resource for sustainable development. It is used in food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and new bio-based materials. It grows quickly, requires few inputs and can support jobs, food security and climate goals.
But the sector faces clear limits. Production...
Kenya intensifies investment in blue economy to spur jobs, coastal development
Kenya is ramping up investment in the blue economy as part of a broader strategy to drive economic growth, create jobs and promote environmental sustainability, with a strong focus on aquaculture and marine resource management.
The government is currently establishing the National Mariculture Resource...
World Bank approves $240 million for Benin and Mauritania to protect coastlines and create blue-economy jobs
The funding marks the first phase of the West Africa Coastal Areas Blue Economy and Resilience Programme (WACA+), a regional initiative designed to help countries adapt to rising sea levels, restore damaged ecosystems, and create jobs in sectors such as fisheries, tourism, and coastal logistics.
Coastal...
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The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) is proposing the re-establishment of the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) as a dedicated project to champion the development of the northern part of the country
The intention is to restructure SADA into a relevant development authority to achieve its purpose as the main vehicle driving development across the northern half of the country.
The proposal is expected to be part of a comprehensive document of a national development plan that will receive parliamentary...
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