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President Mahama arrives in Belarus, lays wreath at Victory Monument
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Minsk to begin a state visit to the Republic of Belarus.
From the airport where he was received

UNGA 81 President Pledges to Restore Trust, Manage UN Transformation
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has elected Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, to serve as President of its 81st session. In a closely contested

UN General Assembly elects Bangladesh’s Rahman as next president
In the secret ballot, Mr. Rahman secured 99 votes to Mr. Kakouris’s 91. A total of 190 ballots were cast, with no invalid votes or

Trump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring System
The $368 million network of instruments collecting data in both the Atlantic and Pacific has been critical to climate and ocean research.
The Trump

Courts of the Living: Re-imagining environmental justice in the era of ecological crisis
Environmental degradation has emerged as one of the most pressing governance challenges confronting Ghana and many developing countries today. Illegal mining activities, deforestation, wetland destruction,

‘Don’t hate one another’ – President Mahama’s dual warning on peace and drugs at Eid festivities
President John Dramani Mahama launched a passionate defence of Ghana’s social fabric at the National Eid al-Adha celebrations in Accra on Wednesday, issuing twin warnings

AfriCAN Ghana to commemorate Africa Day with campaign on water, sanitation, nutrition
Ho (V/R), May 24, GNA – Africa Catalyzing Action for Nutrition (AfriCAN) Ghana will commemorate this year’s Africa Day on May 25 with a campaign

Africa: African journalists call for stronger press Freedom protection on Africa Day
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) has today joined millions of Africans in celebrating Africa Day and has called for a renewed Pan-African push for

First Lady recognised by Merck Foundation for her impactful programmes.
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has honoured First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama as its Ambassador in recognition of the impact

Ghana successfully completes IMF bailout programme; Transitions to Policy Coordination Instrument.
The Government of Ghana has officially concluded its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signalling a successful exit from its

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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