By Juliet ETEFE
A six-member delegation from the German Federal Parliament during their working visit to Ghana inspected some projects funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Dr. Christoph Hoffman, acting chairperson of the Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development, explained that the MPs are members of...
“We are not talking about India mainstreaming the AU into the G20, but that all forces including the AU Commission should find ways and means to integrate the African continent into the G20 and other global governance systems”, said Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary General, CUTS International.
He was speaking at...
Paul Frimpong, the Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), has remarked that Africa’s vision for peace and security, as captured in the continent’s flagship development plan, Agenda 2063, hinges on the five principles of peaceful coexistence proposed and used by China in international affairs...
The management of the Autonomous Port of Lome has applauded the ECOWAS Commission for efforts and progress made on the construction of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project thus far, in order to improve trade and transport infrastructure in West Africa to enhance overall economic development in the region.
Welcoming...
The ECOWAS Commission has concluded a three-day technical review of a draft Interim report for the Trade and Transport Facilitation Study of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project and advised the consultants to incorporate all recommendations and resubmit for further evaluation and subsequent validation.
The three (3)- day review workshop...
By Linguère Mously MBAYE
Irregular migration from Africa has been a growing concern since the mid-2000s and continues to dominate news headlines. According to the International Organization for Migration, 40,868 migrants attempted the dangerous journey from West Africa to the Canary Islands in 2023. Of these, 39,910 reached their destination,...
…FOCAC and global competition – (1)
Starter
"A stitch in time saves nine." This adage underscores the importance of timely action, resonating deeply with Africa's energy landscape. In 2005, a crippling power crisis left millions of Ghanaians in the dark, highlighting the urgent need for a reliable, sustainable energy source. Fast...
Absa Ghana’s Head of SME, Agency Banking, and Partnerships, Audrey Abakah, has called on women to share ideas, connect with one another, and forge the right partnerships to build sustainable businesses across the continent. She made these remarks during the Absa Inspire Me Conference 2024 held in Nairobi, Kenya.
In...
…confronting governance failures in post-independence Africa
By Marie-Noelle NWOKOLO
Decades after achieving independence, many African nations continue to struggle with governance issues. Despite over fifty years of "teething problems," the lack of urgency in addressing poverty and creating prosperity is glaring. The phrase "sounding like a broken record" aptly describes the...
By Winfred Kwasi DODZIH
The ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme has seen significant advancements and strategic efforts in recent years, underpinned by proactive leadership and governance structures aimed at enhancing cross-border motor insurance coverage within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Recent Developments and Advances
Digitalization Efforts:
The digital transformation...