Ghana To Host 2026 Africa Real Estate Festival,Bridging Investment, Policy, And Culture LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - January 18, 2026January 18, 20260 The Africa Real Estate Festival (AREF) is set to return in 2026 with an ambitious vision to redefine urban living across the continent.Scheduled for 18th–19th April, 2026, in Accra, the festival will convene under the theme: “Innovation Meets Identity: Designing Africa’s Next Living Experience – Positioning Real Estate as More Than Just Property.” Speaking at the press launch in Accra on Friday, January 16, 2026, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AREF, Desmond Oteng, described the festival as a movement rather than a one-off event, driven by the urgency of Africa’s rapid urbanisation. “Africa is urbanising faster than any other continent. By 2050, over 1.4 billion Africans will live in cities, yet our real estate conversations still focus on buildings
Nima Youth Call For Abdulsalam Daaru As The Next MP For Ayawaso East Constituency LOCAL by panafricantv - January 16, 2026January 16, 20260 Across Ayawaso East, the message from the youth is unmistakable: the constituency wants a young leader with experience, proven competence, a track record of community service, and—above all—someone born and bred in Nima who understands the people’s realities. Increasingly, that collective sentiment points to one name: Abdulsalam Mohammed Daaru. Among the youth—who form the backbone of Ayawaso East—he enjoys strong appeal as a mentor, employer, advocate, and role model.Notably, Abdulsalam served as first Personal Secretary and Aide to the late Nasser Mahama Toure, the first Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East under its current geographic arrangement. In this role, Abdulsalam was deeply involved in educational initiatives, community development action plans, and coordination with statutory authorities. These responsibilities placed him at
Creative Arts Agency In the Year 2025: Grow The Artist-In-Me Was Successfully Piloted. LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - January 15, 2026January 15, 20260 At the mention of “Arts” one of the domains that rarely stands conspicuous in the eyes of the mind is music. And thus, the Creative Arts Agency in its quest to develop the sector, in line with its mandate and fulfillment of President John Dramani Mahama’s government’s promise to help in the development of the human resource base of the space successfully piloted one of its numerous-to- happen Master Classes/workshops for the sector under the mantra “Grow the Artist-in-Me”, for some Ghanaian musicians with the legendary Thornell Jones, Jr., as Resource Person. Thornell Jones Jr. is a renowned music industry expert and long-standing member of the Recording Academy (The GRAMMYs) with over 25 years of experience as a voting member and
Legacy Leadership Goes Beyond Profit—Dr. Adeyemi LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - January 15, 2026January 15, 20260 The Nigerian renowned leadership expert, Rev. Dr. Sam Adeyemi, has challenged business leaders to rethink how success is defined, insisting that true leadership is measured not by short-term gains but by lasting impact. He delivered the message at the 13th Jospong Leadership Conference (JLC) 2026, organised by the Jospong Group, and attended by business executives, public sector leaders, entrepreneurs, and young professionals. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Adeyemi said leadership must be viewed as stewardship rather than ownership. He explained that authority, institutions, and influence are held in trust for a season and must be passed on stronger than they were inherited. According to him, leaders who see power as personal property often weaken organisations instead of building them. He noted that the difference between
A New Dawn: Nkonya and Alavanyo Youths Lead the Charge for Peace AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 The decades-long conflict between the Nkonya and Alavanyo communities, which has long stifled local development and fractured social ties, may finally be nearing an end. In a significant shift, the youth of both areas are stepping forward to embrace peace and build a unified future. Key Drivers of Reconciliation The renewed hope for stability is largely attributed to the collaborative leadership of two Members of Parliament: Hon. Jean-Marie Formadi (Biakoya Constituency) Hon. Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo (Hohoe Constituency) Local residents, including Anane Quist Emmanuel of Nkonya Tayi, have expressed deep optimism, noting that the MPs' dedicated mediation is creating a genuine path toward a lasting resolution. Progress on the Ground: The Tayi-Kpeme Road A tangible symbol of this thawing relationship is the construction of the road connecting Nkonya-Tayi
Creative Arts Agency in the Year 2025: first edition of Writin’val took off LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - January 14, 2026January 14, 20260 In the quietness of time, while the office/administration of the Creative Arts Agency of Ghana was taking shape and the constitution of its Board was in the process, Mr. Gideon Aryeequaye took bold steps to ensure that some low-hanging fruits were plucked/harvested. Most of these by the agency or in partnership with stakeholders were geared towards spotlighting the marginalized or eclipsed domains of the sector and piloting some of the projects earmarked for execution in fulfilling the manifesto promises of the government—in terms of Human Resource Development. First among them was the successful hosting of the maiden edition of a National Writing Festival dubbed “*Writin’val*”.“Writin’val” among other objectives was dedicated towards establishing the fact that the literary (Book) industry is indeed,
Illegal Invasion Of Nmai Djor Lands: Nungua Stool Condemns Armed Encroachment, Shooting Incident, And Defiance of Court Orders LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - January 13, 2026January 13, 20260 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Nungua Stool has strongly condemned what it describes as the unlawful invasion and forceful occupation of its ancestral lands at Nmai Djor, following alleged encroachment by Trasacco and the Okpelor Sowah Din Family of Teshie.At a press conference on Monday, the Nungua Stool stated that the said parties are allegedly deploying armed land guards, with the reported presence of National Security personnel, to illegally develop the disputed land. The Stool described the situation as a grave threat to public peace and a direct affront to the rule of law.Shooting Incident Raises Security ConcernsAccording to the Nungua Stool, tensions escalated on Saturday, January 10, 2026, when a shooting incident occurred at the site. The incident,
GTA Holds First Tourism Stakeholders’ Engagement for 2026; CEO Maame Efua Houadjeto Signals Deeper Collaboration and Industry Training Focus LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - January 13, 2026January 13, 20260 The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially kicked off its 2026 engagement calendar with a high-level stakeholders’ meeting, bringing together key players across Ghana’s tourism value chain to set the tone for the year ahead. The engagement, the first of its kind for the year, was attended by representatives from across the tourism industry, including hospitality operators, tour operators, event promoters, cultural and heritage stakeholders, and allied service providers. Also present were all three Deputy Chief Executive Officers of the Ghana Tourism Authority, alongside Directors and senior management from the GTA Head Office. In her address, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Maame Efua Houadjeto, underscored the Authority’s commitment to deeper, more structured stakeholder engagement in 2026, stressing that
GhATSEA Declares Industrial Strike, Demands Removal Of Director Of Human Resources LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - January 12, 2026January 12, 20260 Story by George Yawson VinehThe Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA) has announced an industrial strike action, citing prolonged unresolved grievances with the management of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and calling for the immediate removal of the Director of Human Resources. In a statement issued to Pan African Television,, the association said the decision follows years of unsuccessful engagements, accusing management particularly the Director of Human Resources, Mr. Ebenezer Sagoe of unfair labour practices, poor staff welfare administration, and persistent discrimination against Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEPs). In the statement, GhATSEA explained that its members play a critical role in maintaining and operating essential air navigation systems, including communication, navigation, and surveillance equipment, which are vital to the
Frantz Fanon at 100: Class Struggle and the Future of African Liberation INTERNATIONAL NEWS by panafricantv - January 11, 2026January 11, 20260 Chinedu Chukwudinma, Christopher J. Lee and Bettina Engels introduce special issue 186, Volume 52 of the journal, dedicated to honouring the centenary of the Martiniquais-Algerian revolutionary Frantz Fanon (1925–1961). The issue brings together a wide range of original contributions celebrating his radical life, work, legacy and continued relevance for African liberation. In retrospect, it should not be surprising that Frantz Fanon is cited in the first editorial of the inaugural issue of the Review of African Political Economy (ROAPE) in 1974. In fact, he is quoted in the first paragraph with his vivid description, drawn from The Wretched of the Earth (1961), of postcolonial African leaders as the ‘spoilt children of yesterday’s colonialism and of today’s national governments, [who] organise the loot of whatever national