Category: AFRICA

China pledges support for Ghana’s fight against galamsey and cybercrime

Ghana and China have agreed to deepen cooperation in law enforcement, with Beijing pledging support to combat illegal mining, cybercrime, and other cross-border threat. Interior Minister, Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced the agreement after leading a delegation to China for bilateral talks with the Ministry of Public Security on Monday, September 22, 2025. Mr Muntaka said the discussions marked a new stage in Ghana–China relations, moving beyond trade and infrastructure to include policing and security. He stressed the importance of adopting modern technology to confront challenges such as terrorism, cyber fraud,…

Rivers, forests to become security zones – Lands Minister hints in intensified galamsey fight

The government will soon declare all rivers and forests in Ghana as security zones as part of a renewed effort to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, announced the measure, warning that anyone caught engaging in illegal mining within these protected areas will do so “at their own risk.” “We are moving another step further, and that step says we are going to declare all the water bodies and our forests security zones. And you stay there and engage in illegal…

Afreximbank renews partnership with African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) to promote industrialisation of Africa’s automotive sector

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers, harmonising efforts to promote Intra-African trade and investment in the continent’s automotive sector says and official statement issued in Algiers,Tuesday. The MoU,it said, was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria by Dr. Gainmore Zanamwe, the Director of Trade Facilitation and Investment Promotion at Afreximbank, and Ms. Martina Biene, President of AAAM. Its key pillars,the statement noted, are regional automotive value…

Making an Input into Ghana’s Circular Economy Drive

Tahir Field Recycling Turns “Dirty Oil” into Goodies By: Mohammed A. Abu Ghana is actively transitioning from the wasteful, take-make-use-waste-discard linear economy to a circular (resources use efficiency oriented) economy through policies like the National Plastic Management Policy. Key initiatives include developing Circular Economy Centres and Hubs for technical training and business incubation, supported by organizations like the UNIDO, UNDP and the European Union. These efforts aim to reduce waste and pollution, promote resource efficiency, and ensure a just transition that includes women and youth in economic opportunities. Circular economy principles appreciates waste in…

All Set for EARLYFEST 2025: Africa’s Festival for Children, Innovation and Sustainability

The TERIA Foundation has announced the 5th edition of EARLYFEST 2025, Africa’s leading festival dedicated to children, innovation, and sustainability. This was contained in an official statement issued in Accra, Saturday.The festival, the statement said, will take place on 21st–22nd November 2025 at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, Accra, Ghana. EARLYFEST 2025, it disclosed, will bring together children, educators, innovators,organizations, and businesses across Africa to celebrate creativity, promote sustainable solutions, and highlight the importance of early childhood development. “EARLYFEST is more than a festival. It is a movement to reimagine…

African Development Bank Group President Sidi Ould Tah pays courtesy visit to President Alassane Ouattara

The president of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Sidi Ould Tah, paid a courtesy visit on Wednesday to the President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara according to an official statement issued in Abidjan,Saturday. Ould Tah,the statement said, expressed his gratitude to the Ivorian leader for the support he received during his election in May becoming the ninth president of the pan-African multilateral institution. After the meeting,the statement added, Ould Tah accompanied by Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Economy, Planning and Development, Nialé Kaba, spoke to the national and international press.…

Invest Africa Appoints Shannon Stroud as Chief Executive Officer of Invest Africa US

Invest Africa US,has  announced, the appointment of Shannon Stroud as Chief Executive Officer,says an official statement issued in Washington,Saturday. Based in Washington, D.C., the statement said,Shannon will drive the organization’s U.S. strategy and growth, raising Invest Africa’s profile, strengthening partnerships, and deepening investor engagement with opportunities across Africa and within the U.S. Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com),it added, is a global platform with offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Middle East and Africa. Shannon,it disclosed, brings over 20 years of leadership experience in international finance, investment, and advisory services. Most recently,…

About Police Brutalities at TaTU…Alumni Outraged, Calls for Immediate Investigations

The Tamale Technical University(TaTU) Alumni has expressed deep concern and outrage over the recent events that unfolded on the University campus during a peaceful demonstration organized by students jointly led by the Student Representative Council(SRC) and the Graduates Student Association of Ghana(GRASAG). What began as a lawful and peaceful protest tragically escalated into violent confrontation due to the unprovoked and disproportionate use of force by the officers of the Ghana Police Service. Eye witness account confirm that the police fired life rounds at unarmed students who are currently receiving treatment…

Rethinking Public-Private Partnerships for Africa’s Trade Future (By Ludovic Thanay)

About Author: Ludovic Thanay, Senior Vice President Sales, Webb Fontaine (https://WebbFontaine.com). Africa stands at a turning point. Home to nearly a fifth of the world’s population but responsible for less than 3% of global trade, the continent continues to punch below its weight. The reasons are well documented: weak infrastructure, fragmented policies, and slow adoption of digital systems. The real challenge is not only to bridge the divide but to design a model of trade that reflects Africa’s own realities and ambitions. Public-private partnerships (PPPs), when built on trust and…

Community Health, Sanitation and Water Supply In Oil-Producing Areas of Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region: Focus on Imo State [current concerns 2-010](Dr.Uzodinma Adirieje)

Author-CEO/Programmes Director, Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) – CSOs Network and Think-tank,EMAIL: druzoadirieje2015@gmail.com   1.BACKGROUND Imo State, located within Nigeria’s Niger Delta Belt of the Eastern region, is one of the country’s recognized oil-producing states. Oil exploration in Imo dates back to the late 1970s, with the discovery of petroleum deposits in areas such as Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta, Oru East, and parts of Owerri West. These communities form the state’s primary oil belt and contribute significantly to Nigeria’s crude oil and gas output. Imo State hosts several oil companies, including multinational and indigenous operators,…