AUCB Inks MOU With HTC To Enhance Academic Ties. AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - June 9, 2025June 9, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh The African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) have signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Houston-Tillotson University (HTU) to enhance academic exchange, cultural ties and entrepreneurial development of the two institutions. This partnership aims to provide students with cross-culture experiences and global academic exposure through student exchange programs with a dual study module. And create opportunities for students from both institutions to study abroad and gain valuable experience. Speaking to Pan African Televisions’ George Yawson Vineh at the event, Vice Chancellor of African University of Communications and a business, Professor Abeku Blankson emphasized that the partnership will not lead to significant fee increase for students but efforts will be made to ensure that the program remains affordable. “We believe
Bold Vision For Diaspora-Led Growth Unveiled On African Liberation Day AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - May 26, 2025May 26, 20250 By Stanley Kwabla Arku New policy framework co-led by diaspora entrepreneurs aims to mobilize $100 billion for the continent’s development A transformative policy blueprint titled The Triangle Offense: The Blueprint for Diaspora Engagement and Economic Mobilization was officially launched, signalling a new era in Pan-African reintegration and development strategy. The event, anchored in the spirit of African unity and sovereignty, introduced what organizers describe as the first scalable model for fully integrating the diaspora into Africa’s development agenda. The Triangle Offense sets out a practical, policy-driven framework built on three core pillars, diaspora impact assessments and data collection, national engagement policies, and legislative inclusion for return and citizenship. Founder of She Grows It, Dr. Ashley Milton, emphasized the strategic depth of the initiative, likening
Ghana’s Minister Leads Delegation To OECD Forum In Paris AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - May 7, 2025May 7, 20250 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, led Ghana's delegation to the 18th OECD Forum in Paris, at the invitation of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The forum focused on strategic cooperation in developing sustainable and resilient critical mineral supply chains, with a particular emphasis on Africa's role in the global energy transition. During the high-level African session, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah articulated Ghana's proactive approach to mineral resource development. He highlighted the government's deliberate policy to diversify the mining sector beyond its traditional strengths in gold production. Ghana is strategically positioning itself as a key player in the critical minerals value chain, with a focused emphasis on manganese, lithium, and graphite—resources essential for
Valley View University Inks MoU with the Democratic Republic of Congo AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 27, 2024September 28, 20240 By: Daniel Otu Asante In a significant partnership that could foster academic and cultural ties between Ghana and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congolese Consulate in Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Valley View University. The Memorandum of Understanding includes provisions for student and faculty exchange programs. This would allow students from Valley View University to study in Congolese institutions and vice versa, providing both parties with exposure to different academic environments and cultural experiences. Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Ghana, Jeanette Nyakeru held the view that the Memorandum of Understanding will bring both nations together in the spirit of Pan-Africanism, co-operation, and shared progress. She says, “the collaboration we are cementing today goes beyond just education; it represents
Global Africans Urged To Focus Investment Portfolios On The Continent To Breach Existing Infrastructure Gap INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 27, 2024November 29, 20240 26/09/24 Distinguished speakers and panel members at the second edition of the Global Africa Forum (GAF) have made wide-ranging appeals to Global Africans to consider channelling their financial resources and expertise towards the African continent to support ongoing governmental and continental efforts aimed at breaching the existential infrastructure gap on the Africa landmass. Organised by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) and the African American Institute (AAI), the Global Africa Forum was held on Wednesday, 25 September 2024 on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, United States of America. The event attracted several business leaders, thought leaders, policymakers, and influencers who brought multiple perspectives to the theme; “Mobilising Global Africa Investments to Address Africa's Infrastructure Financing
New Era for Ghana-China Relations: Press Conference Explores FOCAC Summit Outcomes and Future Goals INTERNATIONAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 14, 2024September 16, 20240 Stanley Kwabla Arku The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, held a press conference in Accra following the successful 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which took place from September 4-6 in Beijing. The media briefing provided an opportunity for journalists, think tanks to gain deeper insights into the outcomes of the summit and the evolving relationship between Ghana and China. The gathering, which was the Ambassador's first official press briefing since his appointment, took place at his residence and was attended by members of the press, think tanks such as the China-Ghana Friendship Association, Africa-China Centre for Policy Advocacy, and the Socialist Movement of Ghana. Ambassador Tong, in his opening remarks, underscored the historical connection between China and
Armah Buah Calls For Urgent Parliamentary Diplomacy To Mediate With AES AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 12, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Gregory Pilkington Amoah 12/9/2024Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, ECOWAS Member of Parliament and Deputy Minority Leader of the Parliament of Ghana, says there is an urgent need for Parliamentary diplomacy to help keep the three Sahel Countries in the fold of the West African blocAccording to him the Community Parliament should activate contact channel with former colleagues of the Parliament before the coup occurred. Reacting to the issue of Burkina Faso introducing a new biometric passport without the logo of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),he said that singular action further solidifies that the country’s break from the regional bloc.“We should move quickly and fast track dialogue, hence the reason why a committee was formed. I do not believe the solution
16TH Anniversary Of The Youth Wing Of (PSUV); SMG Youth League Salutes Party’s Commitment To The Bolivarian Revolution. AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 9, 2024November 29, 20240 By Makiza Micheline Latifa Formed as a merger of some of the political and social forces that support the Bolivarian Revolution started by President Hugo Chávez, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela, PSUV) is a far-left socialist political party in Venezuela which is working to build an inter-American coalition to implement Bolivarianism, nationalism and a state-led economy. It is the largest political party in Venezuela and was formed on the ideals and principles of Simon Bolivar, an early 19th-century Venezuelan revolutionary leader, who was prominent in the Spanish American wars of independence that led to the liberation of most of northern South America from Spanish rule. Affectionately called “El Libertador” which translates the liberator, Simón Bolívar has left
W.E.B. Du Bois Honored At Diaspora African Forum With Placement On Iconic Sankofa Wall. AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 6, 2024November 29, 20240 By Stanley Kwabla Arku 06/09/2024 In a symbolic ceremony at the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) in Accra, Jeffrey Alan Peck, the great-grandson of civil rights icon and Pan-Africanism pioneer Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, honored his legendary ancestor by placing his name on the revered Sankofa Wall. This moment not only celebrated Du Bois' groundbreaking contributions to racial equality and social justice but also solidified his place in the ongoing narrative of African heritage and unity. Head of Mission at DAF Dr. Erieka Bennett, led the event and remarked on the importance of Du Bois' legacy. “Today, we are not only commemorating the life of Dr. Du Bois, but we are reaffirming the values he championed i.e racial justice, African unity, and the
Venezuelans Reflect On A Historic Election Day In Caracas INTERNATIONAL NEWS by panafricantv - July 29, 2024November 28, 20240 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCr2_WtKI3E