Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of La and surrounding enclaves that the long-awaited La General Hospital will be fully operational and ready for commissioning by November 2027.
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Africa Faces Mounting Risks Just as Growth Gains Take Hold
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economies entered 2026 with significant momentum. The region had notched its fastest growth rate in 10 years—4.5 per cent in 2025—buoyed by reduced macroeconomic imbalances, rising investment levels, and a generally supportive external environment.
Bank of England Missing the Bigger Picture on Stock Markets
The Bank of England is missing the bigger picture when it says global stock markets are set to fall, believes the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organisations.
Ghana Owes £5m in Unpaid Stipends to PhD Students in UK – High Commissioner
Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, has revealed that the government owes about £5 million in unpaid stipends and tuition to Ghanaian PhD students in the UK.
Uganda: Parliament Passes Reforms to Professionalise Teaching Sector
Kampala, Uganda// — Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, marking a significant legislative shift aimed at professionalising and regulating the country’s teaching workforce.
South Africa Expresses Regret, Promises Probe Into Xenophobic Attacks on Ghanaians , Others
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says the government of South Africa has expressed regret over recent xenophobic attacks involving Ghanaian nationals in that country and has assured Ghana of investigations into the incident.
Ghana Summons South African Envoy Over Xenophobic Attacks
Ghana’s government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of the South African High Commission in Ghana, Thando Dthamba, over recent reports of xenophobic incidents involving foreign nationals in South Africa.
Kenya, France Pave the Way for Future-oriented Partnerships for Innovation and Growth
Nairobi, Kenya,//-/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Kenya and France have signalled a new wave of high-impact strategic partnerships across Africa, as preparations intensify for the Africa Forward Summit (AFS) 2026, following a high-level engagement with the Kenya Editors Guild.
Closing the Public Sector Implementation Gap
Across the world, governments are accelerating their digital transformation agendas. From modernising service delivery to building resilient digital infrastructure, public sector institutions are investing in technologies that can improve efficiency, transparency, and citizen experience.
MTN Foundation Opens Applications For 2026 Bright Scholarship For Ghanaian Students
Accra, Ghana – The MTN Ghana Foundation has officially opened applications for its Bright Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year.