By Makiza Micheline Latifa The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has reaffirmed its commitment to make Made-in-Ghana products a central feature of the country’s diplomatic and trade engagements abroad. Speaking at the opening of the 4th Made-in-Ghana Bazaar in Accra, Deputy Minister James Gyekye Quayson said Ghana’s missions across the world are being repositioned as trade and investment hubs to create new opportunities for local businesses. “Every mission, every engagement, and every official platform abroad is being leveraged to promote Made-in-Ghana. Our embassies are now trade and investment hubs, connecting producers to buyers and partners around the world,” he said. The three-day exhibition, taking place at the Accra International Conference Centre, is being held under the theme “Championing Economic Diplomacy: Connecting

Today at the Africa Down Under Conference in Perth, I had the honour of presenting Ghana's renewed vision for mining. We are determined to ensure our mineral wealth translates into tangible improvements for our people—building better schools, stronger hospitals, and creating decent jobs for the next generation. Ghana’s potential, however, extends far beyond gold.We are strategically building integrated industries around our bauxite, iron, steel, and lithium resources to power both our national development and the global clean energy future. As we open our doors to investment, we are committed to partnerships that prioritise responsible and sustainable practices, ensuring that value is added right here at home. With political stability, progressive reforms, and Accra as the host of the ACFTA Secretariat, Ghana is the natural

Story by George Yawson Vineh. The Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Ministry has been engaging with Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Accra ahead of the National Sanitation Day launch this Saturday, 6th September, 2025. In his address, the sector minister, Ahmed Ibrahim, directed all MMDCEs in the capital to take charge by cleaning all ceremonial streets and public spaces starting tomorrow 4th September, 2025, ahead of the relaunch. “All public spaces , ceremonial streets, and visible nuisances within your jurisdiction must be cleared by 8:00am every day beginning tomorrow 4th September, 2025,” he directed. Strewing that poor sanitation undermines the dignity, safety and well-being of citizens and reflects poorly on local governance. Dean for the Greater Accra MMDCEs, John Sowah Nai,

By Makiza Micheline Latifa Accra, September 2, 2025 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced plans to reopen Ghana’s Embassy in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The decision follows improvements in the security situation in the country after months of heightened tension between Iran and Israel. The Embassy was temporarily closed on June 16, 2025, as part of precautionary measures to protect Ghanaian diplomatic staff amid escalating hostilities in the region. At the time, the Ministry cited concerns over staff safety and assured the public that it would closely monitor developments before taking further steps. In its latest statement, the Ministry noted that conditions in Iran have since stabilized, paving the way for the resumption of normal diplomatic operations. It

By Micheline Makiza Latifa Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has launched a pioneering set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Ghana’s Heads of Missions, a move aimed at ushering in a new era of accountability and results-driven diplomacy. The launch took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the theme “Harnessing the Dividends of Diplomacy for Ghana’s Reset Agenda,” during the opening of the annual Ambassadors Conference and the orientation programme for newly appointed envoys. A New Era in Ghana’s Diplomacy Addressing the gathering, President Mahama stressed that the new framework is intended to redefine the practice of diplomacy by aligning it with Ghana’s national aspirations. “The launch of these KPIs marks the beginning of a new era in Ghana’s diplomatic practice,

  Media personality and entrepreneur, Natalie Fort, has rolled out the maiden edition of her Coaching and Mentorship Program, with a focus on empowering participants through practical training on goal setting and achievement. The program, which gathered young professionals, students, and entrepreneurs, was designed to provide participants with tools, strategies, and mentorship support to translate their aspirations into measurable accomplishments. In an interview after the session, Founder and Lead Trainer of the initiative, Natalie Fort, explained that although the mentorship program has been running on a smaller scale through one-on-one engagements, this was the first structured group session dedicated to the subject of goal setting.  “We have had personal sessions with participants in the past, but this marks our first program focused specifically on