By Makiza Micheline Latifa | April 24, 2026Ghana and Sierra Leone have formally concluded the Ministerial Meeting of their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation in Accra, bringing to a close a landmark three-day process that has transformed decades of bilateral goodwill into a concrete, institutionalized framework for cooperation.The closing session, held Thursday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, saw senior ministers from both countries sign key agreements and set the tone for the next phase of a relationship that stretches back to the establishment of formal diplomatic ties in 1960.Both countries share a bond rooted in mutual support and shared regional aspirations, one most visibly demonstrated during Sierra Leone’s civil war, when Ghanaian forces served under ECOMOG to help restore

By Makiza Micheline Latifa | April 23, 2026 Ghana has lodged a formal diplomatic protest against South Africa over a series of xenophobic incidents targeting foreign nationals, including Ghanaians living and working in the country.The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, summoned the Acting High Commissioner of the South African High Commission in Ghana, Mr. Thando Dalamba, to formally register Ghana’s strong displeasure over the incidents, which have been widely circulated on social media. At the centre of the summons was a troubling incident in the KwaZulu-Natal Province, where a Ghanaian legal resident was confronted by locals, asked to produce proof of his legal status, and instructed to leave South Africa and “fix his country.” The Minister described the conduct as

By Makiza Micheline Latifa | April 21, 2026Ghana and Sierra Leone have opened the first full session of their Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation in Accra. The session marks the first full activation of a framework that has existed on paper for over a decade, as both nations commit to transforming goodwill into concrete economic and developmental outcomes.The opening ceremony, held on Tuesday at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together senior officials from both countries to chart a structured agenda for cooperation across critical sectors, acting on the instructions of both heads of state, whose engagements over the past year laid the political groundwork.A Relationship Built on Shared AspirationsGhana and Sierra Leone have maintained strong bilateral relations over the

Story by George Yawson Vineh Cuba has once again been plunged into darkness after the collapse of its national power grid, marking the third islandwide blackout in just one month and deepening an already severe energy crisis affecting millions across the Caribbean nation. The latest outage, which occurred on March 21, 2026, was triggered by a failure at a major thermoelectric plant in the province of Camagüey. The incident caused a cascading breakdown across the country’s fragile electricity network, cutting power to homes, businesses, hospitals, and public services nationwide.According to officials from Cuba’s energy sector, emergency measures were quickly activated, including the creation of localized power “micro-systems” to supply critical services such as hospitals and water facilities. However, full restoration of electricity

By Makiza Micheline Latifa For centuries, the descendants of enslaved Africans have carried the weight of an unacknowledged truth: that the forced trafficking of their ancestors constituted not merely a historical injustice but the gravest crime ever perpetrated against humanity. On March 25, 2026, that truth will finally be named at the highest level of international governance when Ghana tables a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly declaring the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution represents a fundamental step toward justice. For the millions whose ancestors were stolen from African shores, for the communities still bearing the structural wounds of enslavement, and for a global order built upon foundations of racial exploitation, this declaration marks the

On the sidelines of the ongoing Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2026, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah(MP) has held a strategic meeting with Mr. Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), to advance collaboration in developing Ghana’s mineral sector and mobilizing capital to unlock Africa’s long-term mineral potential. During the meeting, discussions centered on accelerating priority projects in bauxite, gold, and iron ore, with a focus on value addition, project financing, and de-risking large-scale investments. Minister Buah emphasized Ghana’s industrialization agenda and stressed the need to align financing, infrastructure, and policy to maximize the value derived from the nation’s mineral resources. The conversations also explored broader continental cooperation. Hon. Buah proposed

Ghana solidified its position as a premier destination for sustainable mining investment and a leader in African Mineral Policy at the 2026 edition of the Invest in Africa Mining Indaba held in Capetown, South Africa. Ghana's strategic vision was championed by a full-spectrum delegation, led by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, and supported by the heads of key implementing agencies including:· Mr. Isaac Tandoh of the Minerals Commission· Ms. Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP)· Dr. Prosper Akaba of the Ghana Geological Survey Authority· Mr. Williams Okofo-Dateh of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC). Mrs. Justina Nelson of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund Through

Story by George Yawson Vineh Veteran Ghanaian journalist Kwesi Pratt Junior has been officially inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 15th GoldBod Radio and Television Personality (RTP) Awards. The ceremony took place on 7 February 2026 at the Accra International Conference Centre, honouring his exceptional contributions to broadcasting and media in Ghana. Kwesi Pratt Jr., well-known as the managing editor of The Insight newspaper and founder of Pan African Television, has spent decades shaping the media landscape with fearless journalism, insightful analysis, and a commitment to truth-telling. His induction into the RTP Hall of Fame recognises his lasting impact on public discourse, media excellence, and journalism standards. A Remarkable Media LegacyPratt’s career spans several decades, during which he has