By Yaw NJORGNAB
In 1996, the World Food Summit (WFS) defined food security as a state where all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
This definition highlights four...
The world’s number one industrial powerhouse, China, has recently been stretched to respond to claims of overcapacity by the United States and European allies.
It is now a known fact that China is leading the rest of the world in a number of sectors, demonstrating the success of its efforts...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH
Canada extends its financial support for the AU-Canada development partnership. It has doubled its grants, and provided an additional $20 million to empower the African Union to pursue its goals and drive progress across the continent. It will, in addition, strengthen the existing partnership between Canada...
African agency in the context of Sino-Africa relations refers to the proactive stance taken by African nations and organizations to assert their interests and shape the dynamics of their engagement with China.
African agency involves having a clear vision and strategic approach to maximize the benefits derived from the relationship.
This...
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocols on ‘Women in Trade’, ‘Youth in Trade’ and ‘Digital Integration’ have received a major boost, further cementing commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth across the continent.
The AfCFTA Secretariat and AfCFTA Policy Network (APN Group) have signed a Memorandum...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) held the U.S.-Africa business summit in Dallas, Texas, on May 6-9 with the theme "U.S.-Africa Business: Partnering for Sustainable Success" that gathered a number of African leaders, senior U.S. and African government officials, and corporate business executives to review performance,...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU
President Nana Akufo-Addo has stressed the importance of embracing technological advancements to drive prosperity across the continent.
In his remarks as the 3i Summit opened in Accra – with policymakers, investors and innovators from across Africa united in their ambition to harness...
By Juliet ETEFE
Chief Executive Officer-MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has emphasised the importance of collaboration in unleashing Africa's economic potential.
Reiterating the immense promise of the continent’s digital economy, he noted that challenges such as infrastructure limitations and digital literacy gaps persist.
Speaking at the 2024 3i Africa Summit held in...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH
Amidst the geopolitical dynamics and diverse maneuvers to ensure stability at home, Russia has to show certainty, firmness and consistency in its relations with Africa. Understandably Africa has been at the bottom of its priority agenda, most official statements on pledges take years to achieve concrete...
pledges tailored assistance for Africa
Korea-Africa Summit to deepen ties, expand collaboration
By William Selassy ADJADOGO
Ghana and other countries in Africa can benefit greatly from the experience and expertise of South Korea in transforming their economies, Chung Byung-won, Korea’s Deputy Minister for Political Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign...