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.

By Makiza Micheline Latifa Almost one thousand Ghanaians are home. What began as an emergency response to a xenophobic crisis in South Africa has, in the space of just days, become a defining moment in Ghana’s diplomatic history, and on Sunday, the third batch of three hundred and forty-two returnees touched down in Accra to complete a chapter that few believed would unfold this quickly.The arrival, which took place on Sunday, June 7, continues an operation that has moved with remarkable speed and determination since the first batch of three hundred evacuees landed in Accra days ago. What began as an emergency response to a xenophobic crisis has steadily evolved into one of the most coordinated and comprehensive consular operations

By Makiza Micheline Latifa | June 7, 2026Ghana’s emergency evacuation operation from South Africa pressed forward on Saturday, as a second batch of three hundred and forty-five Ghanaians displaced by xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant violence touched down at the Accra International Airport, bringing the total number of repatriated citizens to six hundred and forty-five.The arrival, which took place on Saturday, June 6, comes days after the first batch of three hundred evacuees landed in Accra to emotional scenes of reunion and relief. Saturday’s reception carried a distinctly different tone, defined not by the raw emotion of a first homecoming, but by concrete government announcements signalling that Accra is now firmly in reintegration mode.Beyond the Flight HomeForeign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto

By Makiza Micheline Latifa | May 29, 2026Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cambodia’s immigration authority have both moved to debunk a widely circulating fake notice that claimed African nationals in Cambodia had been ordered to leave the country by May 31 or face arrest, imprisonment and financial penalties.The false circular, which spread across social and traditional media platforms, purportedly targeted citizens of Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda and other African countries resident in Cambodia.In a press release issued Thursday, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said diplomatic engagements with Cambodian authorities confirmed the notice was not issued by any state institution in Cambodia. The General Department of Immigration under Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior separately issued its own clarification, describing the claims

The Press Corps, which is a media group that covers activities of the NDC Party, has appealed to its members to eschew misinformation and disinformation in their line of work.According to the group, misinformation and disinformation remains a threat to media particularly the online, hence the need to remain responsible and ethical devoid of Misinformation.This came to light at a training Workshop organized by the Press Corps for its members on Tuesday May 19, 2026 in Accra under the theme “Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation: The Role of the media”.In a welcome address, the Co-Chair of the NDC Press Corps, Mr. Michael Petit Mawugbe  (Efo Mawugbe) reminded members about the ethics and standards that govern the profession and urged them to

By Margarita SimonyanEditor-in-Chief of RT and Rossiya Segodnya International Media Group As African nations celebrate their unity and heritage, those of us watching from Russia cannot help but reflect upon the continent’s rising prominence on the global landscape over the last decades as part of the world’s growing shift toward a truly multipolar order. From digital innovation to expansion of mobile technology, from activation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (the largest free-trade zone in the world!) to sold-out concerts by African musicians and record-setting sales by African artists worldwide, Africa’s voice is increasingly heard in every corner of the globe. The continent’s independence in setting its own course in international relations – diplomatic and economic alike – does not sit well

By Abdulhaq Ibrahim Just when Ghanaians thought the burden of the infamous E-Levy had finally been lifted, another financial blow has arrived, this time not directly from government taxation, but from corporate policy. The moment I saw MTN’s announcement, I felt a deep wave of anger, exhaustion, and disgust. It was the kind of frustration many ordinary Ghanaians know too well,  the painful realization that no matter how hard people struggle to survive in this country, another burden always seems to appear waiting to squeeze the little they have left. Every day feels like a battle: rising prices, shrinking incomes, unreliable services, and endless deductions from already struggling citizens. So seeing yet another charge introduced on something as basic as moving your

Story by: Daniel Asare A Financial Analyst,  Michael Nii Yarboi Annan has commended Ghana for transitioning from its IMF bailout programme to a Non-Financing Policy Coordination Instrument, marking a new phase in the nation’s economic recovery. According to him, Ghana should welcome the PCI initiative to promote transparency and support long-term economic transformation. Pan African business desk engagedFinancial Analyst, Michael Nii Yarboi Annan to pick his thoughts and came through with this report A Farmer, William Ofori Mensah and trader Patience Korkor shared  varied views on the aforesaid issue The Programme ended ahead of schedule following a strong economic turnaround driven by fiscal discipline, structural reforms and improved investor confidence. The PCI framework is expected to allow Ghana to maintain policy credibility with international investors and