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15 Sep

International Trade Centre Backs Coffee Revival in Ghana, Asili Coffee Leads Efforts

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In the rolling hills of the Akuapem Ridge in Ghana, a quiet revolution is underway, led by John Nana Addo Francois and his company, Asili Coffee. Asili Coffee is spearheading a movement to boost national coffee production and consumption, reshaping rural development in a country traditionally known for its cocoa. John’s efforts are part of the ACP Business-Friendly programme, funded by the European Union and the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) States. The initiative, implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) through its Alliances for Action, aims to strengthen Ghana’s coffee industry, with the Akuapem Ridge positioned to…

Technology, Education and Health Key to Needed Transformation – Ghanian President Akufo-Addo

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The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has underscored the pivotal role of technology, education, and health in driving Africa’s transformation. Speaking at the 5th anniversary of the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana, the President delivered a speech on the theme “The Limits of the Current Development Co-operation Framework for Africa’s Transformation,” highlighting the need for investments in these critical sectors to achieve sustainable and inclusive development across the continent. President Akufo-Addo emphasized that the digital revolution presents unprecedented opportunities for accelerating development, improving service delivery, and enhancing economic competitiveness in Africa. However, he noted that these opportunities…

Nordic Foreign Ministers to Visit Nigeria and Ghana for High-Level Talks

Reporter0 CommentsWorldGhana, Nigeria, Sweden, Tobias Billström

Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tobias Billström, alongside other Nordic foreign ministers, is set to visit Nigeria and Ghana as part of Sweden's Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers (N5). This informal cooperation format focuses on foreign and security policy among the Nordic countries. During the visit, the ministers will engage in discussions on global security, multilateral cooperation, and ways to boost trade and investment between the Nordic countries and West Africa. Minister Billström emphasized the significance of the trip, noting the historical and cultural ties between the Nordic nations and their shared commitment to foreign and security policy.…