Story by George Yawson Vineh The Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026 was officially launched at the Malabo Leadership Breakfast Meeting, bringing together over 500 of Africa's most influential political and business leaders on the sidelines of the African Union's 7th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting. The historic gathering, held under the theme “Financing and Facilitating the Movement of People, Goods and Services Across Africa”, marked a pivotal moment in the continent's journey towards economic integration and shared prosperity. The launch event was graced by an exceptional assembly of continental leadership, including His Excellency President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of Gabon, His Excellency Mohamed Yunus al-Menfi, Head of State of the State of Libya, and

By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to reintegrating vulnerable children into society through vocational training and inclusive education initiatives. Speaking during a visit to the Father Campbell Foundation in Weija, Hon. Iddrisu assured learners many of whom are former street children of the Ministry’s readiness to provide sustained support that empowers them with employable skills. “We will not abandon you. Through apprenticeship and vocational training, the Ministry will support you to become independent and contribute meaningfully to society,” he stated. The Foundation is a key implementing partner under the Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP), a results-based national programme supported by the World Bank and other development partners. It targets out-of-school youth, providing them with accelerated

Bye Stanley Kwabla Arku The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has paid a working visit to the Accra Senior High School centre where the ongoing teacher licensure examination is being conducted. A total of 37,000 candidates across the country are sitting for this year’s examination. Of the number, 5,000 are rewriting the exam while 32,000 are writing it for the first time. During his visit, the Minister interacted with candidates and encouraged them to give off their best, stressing government’s commitment to support aspiring teachers through policy reforms. He assured first-time candidates that those who do not pass will be given another opportunity to rewrite the examination. Hon. Iddrisu reaffirmed his earlier directive to the National Teaching Council (NTC) to provide a final

By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Ministry of Education says it is stepping up efforts to rescue Ghana’s struggling basic schools through a new accountability system and targeted reforms under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP). In a speech delivered on behalf of the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, who chairs the Project Oversight Committee, Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak said the Ministry is rolling out a nationwide strategy to tackle poor learning outcomes, especially in the country’s lowest-performing 10,000 basic schools. “These schools serve some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, including children with disabilities and those in hard-to-reach areas,” Dr. Apaak said. “We are holding ourselves accountable and working with teachers, parents, and development partners to turn things

By Stanley Kwabla Arku Entrance University of Health Sciences has officially inaugurated its Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing, along with a new Dental Hospital, at its campus in Spintex, Accra. The institution, founded by industrialist Nana Samuel Amo Tobbin, becomes the first private university in Ghana to establish a full-fledged medical and dental training programme, a move widely hailed as timely and strategic in addressing the country’s growing demand for quality healthcare professionals. Speaking at the ceremony, Nana Tobbin, who serves as Chancellor of the university, reiterated his commitment to expanding educational and employment opportunities for Ghanaians. He highlighted the challenges faced by students who pursue medical education abroad, particularly in countries like Ukraine and China, where language and cultural barriers often