UNGA: Health Is Not A Cost, It Is The Engine Of Productivity And The Foundation Of Sovereignty-Mahama To World Leaders LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - September 23, 2025September 23, 20250 Ahead of the opening of the General Debates of the 80th UN General Assembly on Tuesday, President Mahama on Monday joined his colleagues in a meeting of heads of state and government of the Africa CDC on the theme: Securing Africa’s Health Sovereignty: Political Leadership forSustainable Health Financing, Local Manufacturing, and PandemicPreparedness. President Mahama who will on Tuesday at 8.00 pm (Ghana Time) host a side event on the Accra Reset: Reimaging Global Governance for Health and Development, told the meeting that “Health is not a cost. It is the engine of productivity and the foundationof sovereignty.” President’s statement at the meeting below: Your Excellencies, Distinguished Colleagues, Friends,It is a privilege to join you this afternoon under a theme that directly addressesAfrica’s future:
President Mahama leads Ghana delegation to UNGA in New York AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 23, 2025September 23, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh President John Dramani Mahama has departed with Ghana's delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York which commences on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025.In a presidential statement signed by the Minister in charge of government communications Felix Ofosu-Kwakye, President Mahama is to deliver Ghana's national statement during the General Debate on Thursday, September 25, focusing on the theme "Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights". “President Mahama will also engage with the US Africa Chamber of Commerce and make a historic visit to NASDAQ stock exchange, where he is expected to ring the closing bell”, the statement noted. Ghana’s President is also the African Unions Champion for
Deputy Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts Minister Launches Osagyefo Made-in-Ghana Fair at Nkrumah Memorial Lecture LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - September 23, 2025September 23, 20250 Accra, Sept. 19, 2025 – The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah, has launched the Osagyefo Made-in-Ghana Fair during the 2025 Dubois–Padmore–Nkrumah Memorial Lecture held at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. He performed the launch on behalf of the sector Minister, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie.The official launch of the fair was accompanied by a strong reaffirmation of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s enduring vision of industrialization as the cornerstone of Ghana’s economic independence. The Ministry stressed that political freedom without economic sovereignty was incomplete, emphasizing that industrialization must integrate cultural pride, creativity, and identity to thrive in the 21st century.The Made-in-Ghana Fair, according to the Ministry, provides a deliberate platform to showcase Ghanaian ingenuity, craftsmanship, and innovation,
52 year teacher walks from Nkwanta – Dambai to protest for peace in Nkwanta South LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - September 23, 2025September 23, 20250 Mr. Adzoe Kwame Atta Nutifafa is a teacher at Nkwanta Senior High School who believes in the young generation. According to him he was transferred to Nkwanta town as a teacher in some years back which he saw greatness in the children. On a faithful day of Wednesday, September, 10, 2025, Mr.Adzoe said enough is enough, the killing of the young generation and the innocent ones must stop. He began on a peaceful walk with a distance of 60km driving distance, from Nkwanta to Dambai to present a petition to the Oti Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong and send it to the Vice president of the Republic of Ghana Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. In Mr. Adzoe Kwame Atta Nutifafa's petition he stated his reasons
2026 FIFA WCQ: Ghana secured top spot on Group I after beating Mali LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 23, 2025September 23, 20250 The Black Stars of Ghana have narrowly escaped a goalless stalemate, or in the worst scenario, a second defeat in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after beating the Eagles of Mali 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, September 8, 2025. The victory enabled Ghana to remain top of the qualifying Group I table with 19 points - 3 points ahead of second place holders Madagascar after eight matches in all. Although Otto Addo’s side was playing on home soil and already sitting top of the group hitherto this fixture, the home team had to hang on for their dear lives amid obvious advantages as pressure from both the roaring fans and Tom Saintfiet’s disciplined Mali heightened. The intensified tension
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Hails UDS Historic Football Feat at International Universities Football Tournament AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - September 21, 2025September 23, 20250 Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has lauded the University for Development Studies (UDS) football team for their stellar performance at the Universities World Football Tournament in Dalian, China.The University for Development Studies made history as the first African university to reach the quarterfinals of the global competition, a milestone the Vice President described as a source of pride for both Ghana and the continent. “I warmly congratulate the University for Development Studies (UDS) football team on their historic achievement at the Universities World Football Tournament in Dalian, China. By becoming the first African university to reach the quarterfinals of this prestigious competition, you have made Ghana and Africa proud on the global stage,” she said. Professor Opoku-Agyemang underscored the government’s support
Ghana Condemns Israeli Attack on Qatar, Affirms Solidarity LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 10, 2025September 10, 20250 Accra, September 10, 2025 – The Government of Ghana has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on the sovereign State of Qatar, describing it as an unprovoked attack that has resulted in casualties, the loss of lives, and significant destruction of property. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the airstrikes constitute a clear violation of international law and an affront to Qatar’s sovereignty. The government further noted that such actions undermine ongoing efforts to secure peace between Israel and Palestine. President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the people of Ghana, expressed solidarity with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the Qatari people during what he described as “difficult
Minister For Transport Reaffirms Government’s Commitment To Harnessing Ghana’s Blue Economy For Sustainable Growth LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - September 8, 2025September 8, 20250 The Ministry of Transport has reaffirmed government’s resolve to unlock the full potential of Ghana’s marine and aquatic resources through the development of a National Blue Economy Strategy.Speaking on behalf of the Hon. Minister for Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, at the National Blue Economy Strategy Consultative Workshop held on 4th September 2025 at the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Auditorium, the Ministry underscored the critical role of water resources in Ghana’s economic transformation. The workshop, themed “Our blue resources are indeed our future”, brought together stakeholders from government, the diplomatic community, private sector, academia, civil society, and coastal communities.Participants engaged in deliberations on the draft National Blue Economy Strategy, which seeks to integrate sustainable practices into sectors such as fisheries, shipping, offshore
Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings Cautions Youth Against Taking Ghana’s Peace For Granted LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - September 8, 2025September 8, 20250 Klottey-Korle MP and Chairperson of Parliament’s Committee on Security and Intelligence, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged young people not to take Ghana’s peace for granted. Speaking at the National Youth Authority’s National Youth Conference 2025 in Gomoah Fetteh last Thursday, she said peace remains the foundation for national unity and progress. “The peace we enjoy is what allows us to sit together today — from different ethnic groups, different regions — in harmony. Don’t let anyone take that from you, not a politician, not a traditional leader, not a religious leader. This country can only develop if we recognise that in our diversity lies our strength. Let us tap into that, and ensure Ghana continues to shine as the Black Star of
4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar Closes With Call To Harness Economic Diplomacy For Market Expansion AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 8, 2025September 8, 20250 By Makiza Micheline Latifa The 4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar has officially closed in Accra with a renewed call on Ghanaian businesses to take advantage of the country’s economic diplomacy drive to expand their reach into international markets. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, said the bazaar had once again demonstrated the enormous potential of Ghanaian products to compete on the global stage. He assured exhibitors that government, through its diplomatic missions abroad, will continue to champion Made-in-Ghana products as a strong tool for trade, investment, and national branding. “Our missions abroad are no longer just centres of protocol and diplomacy, they are trade and investment hubs. Every platform will be used to connect Ghanaian producers with buyers