From Memory To Action: Accra Reparations Conference Adopts Roadmap For Global Justice AFRICAN NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 20, 2026June 20, 20260 By Makiza Micheline Latifa “Let it be recorded that when history beckoned, we did what was right for the memory of the millions who suffered the indignity of slavery.”Those words, delivered by President John Dramani Mahama during the adoption of the landmark United Nations resolution on the trafficking and enslavement of Africans on March 25, echoed strongly as the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Next Steps of the Landmark United Nations Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans concluded in Accra.After three days of deliberations bringing together heads of state, scholars, activists, legal experts, traditional authorities and members of the African diaspora, participants adopted what organizers described as a practical roadmap for advancing reparatory justice beyond recognition and into action.Far
Deputy Minister Urges Completion Of Legacy Projects, Efficient Use Of Funds LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - June 19, 2026June 19, 20260 The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, who is also Member of Parliament for La Dade-Kotopon, has urged the Adenta Municipal Assembly to prioritise the completion of legacy projects and ensure efficient utilisation of public funds.She made the call during a District Accountability Series visit to the Assembly, where she led a delegation from the Ministry to assess performance and the use of statutory funds, including the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) and Internally Generated Funds (IGF).Hon. Sowah said an earlier assessment showed that the Assembly had utilised only 6% of its DACF allocation. However, she noted that utilisation had improved to over 50% between March and June, with progress recorded in
Accra Reparations Summit Opens With Demands for Accountability Beyond Words AFRICAN NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 19, 2026June 19, 20260 By Makiza Micheline Latifa Can there be reparatory justice without accountability?That question framed much of the discussion at the opening of the High-Level Consultative Conference on the Next Steps of the Landmark United Nations Resolution on the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans, as political leaders, scholars, activists and members of the African diaspora gathered in Accra to advance the global movement for reparations.The conference follows the adoption of a historic United Nations resolution led by Ghana that recognized the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of Africans as the gravest crimes against humanity, marking a significant milestone in decades of advocacy by African states, Caribbean nations and descendants of enslaved peoples across the world.The opening ceremony brought together some of the most influential
Accra Opens Reparations Summit Dubbed “Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice”. AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 18, 2026June 18, 20260 By Victoria Wilson Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama opened the three-day High-Level Consultative Conference on Reparations in Accra on June 17, hosting heads of state, scholars, civil society leaders, and diaspora organisations from more than 80 countries. Among those invited to address the summit was French President Emmanuel Macron. The Vote and the Invitation On March 25, Ghana’s delegation to the United Nations led the passage of Resolution A/RES/80/250, declaring the transatlantic slave trade and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans “the gravest crime against humanity”, by 123 votes in favour. Three states voted against it, the United States, Argentina, and Israel. Fifty-two abstained, among them, all 27 European Union member states, including France. President Mahama at the UN General Assembly podium in New York,
Government supports farmers with fertilizer and drones under Feed Ghana Programme LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - June 17, 2026June 17, 20260 Story by George Yawson VINEH The government has intensified efforts to modernize agriculture with the distribution of fertilizers and agricultural drones under its Feed Ghana Programme to support farmers and boost food production across the country.Addressing attendees at an event at the Ministry on Tuesday June 16, 2026, Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku urged beneficiary farmers to make good use of the fertilizers and drones describing the deployment of the farm resources as a milestone in Ghana’s transition from traditional farming methods to precision agriculture knowing that technology plays a critical role in boosting productivity, reducing cost and making agriculture more attractive to young people. He further stressed that the equipment should not be diverted or left idle
Claim Of Privatization Of TOR Unfounded-Board Member LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 17, 2026June 17, 20260 Story by George Yawson VINEH A Board Member of the Tema Oil Refinery has dismissed claims that the government is planning to privatize the company, insisting that the refinery’s recent performance demonstrates its ability to thrive under state management. Speaking on Pan African Television program, Talk Time with Kwesi Pratt Junior Saturday June 13, 2026 the board member and lawmaker for Sissala East Constituency, Honorable Mohammed Issah Bataglia said reports suggesting plans to sell or privatize TOR are unfounded and do not reflect the government’s position regarding the future of the refinery. He noted that ongoing operational improvements and positive gains recorded by TOR in recent months are clear indications that the refinery can be efficiently managed by the state when provided with
Zoomlion, NADMO, & Police Step Up To Boost Accra’s Flood Resilience LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 12, 2026June 12, 20260 Friday June 12, 2026 A massive regional flood control and drainage desilting campaign spearheaded by Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), FeDems Group Ltd, Dredge Masters Ghana Ltd, MMDAs and the Ghana Police Service intensified across the capital on Friday, June 12, as stakeholders ramped up efforts to prepare Accra ahead of the peak rainy season.Also participating in the operation were personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service and the National Ambulance Service.Heavy equipment operators and hundreds of sanitation personnel were deployed to flood-prone communities to remove silt, plastics and other debris obstructing the free flow of stormwater. Speaking to journalists during the exercise, the Greater Accra Regional Manager of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Ricky Anokye Frimpong, said the initiative
Prez. Mahama Calls For Shift From Aid To Trade As Ghana, EU Deepen Partnership INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 12, 2026June 12, 20260 By Makiza Micheline Latifa | June 12, 2026With shifting global alliances reshaping Africa’s diplomatic landscape, Ghana and the European Union have convened in Accra to redefine what their partnership looks like in an increasingly complex world. The 2026 Ghana–EU Partnership Dialogue, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together senior government officials, diplomats, development partners, and key stakeholders to examine emerging geopolitical realities, strengthen economic cooperation, and identify new opportunities for collaboration on development, security, and trade.Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa set the tone early, framing the decades-long partnership as one built on demonstrated results rather than ceremonial affirmations. He pointed to two successes that Ghana chalked in the year under review as evidence of the partnership’s evolution.
Dredge Masters Leads Anti Flood Push As Encroachment Blocks Drains. LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - June 11, 2026June 11, 20260 Following the three-day anti-flood clean-up operation launched by Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its partners, Dredge Masters Limited on Thursday, June 11, deployed specialised equipment to dredge and desilt critical drains in Weija, Mepeasem (near UPSA), and other parts of the Greater Accra Region.Despite heavy silt and solid waste that had cut capacity in major storm drains across Accra, worsening flood risks, the joint anti-flood exercise was now targeting key flashpoints before the next rains. The exercise is a partnership between Zoomlion Ghana Limited, NADMO, FeDems Limited, Dredge Masters Ghana Limited, Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service and MMDAs in Greater Accra. In an interview, the Operations Manager of Dredge Masters Ghana Limited, Sena Adiepena, said the channels have lost capacity
LPG Blames Worsening Flooding Situation On Government Failure To Prioritize Safety And Welfare Of Ghanaians LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - June 11, 2026June 11, 20260 Story by George Yawson VINEH The Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) has blamed the worsening flooding situation across parts of the country on what it describes as the government’s persistent failure to prioritize the safety, welfare, and long-term wellbeing of Ghanaians. According to the party, recurring floods that continue to destroy homes, businesses, and public infrastructure are a clear indication of poor planning, weak enforcement of environmental regulations, and inadequate investment in drainage and flood prevention systems. The LPG argued that successive warnings from experts and environmental agencies have largely been ignored, leaving many communities vulnerable whenever heavy rains occur. It noted that the annual loss of lives and property due to flooding should not be accepted as a normal occurrence. The party further