… The Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, highlighted the importance of capacity building and international standards, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for stronger digital governance and cooperation. …
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- May 2026
… Also present were UN Secretary‑General António Guterres and African Union Commission chair Mahamoud Ali Youssouf. …
Editorial: In search of strategic markets and investment opportunities… Thirty state leaders, as well as UN Secretary General António Guterres, were expected to attend the inaugural Africa Forward Summit. …
Macron announces €23bn in investment for Africa at Nairobi summit… On the sidelines, President Mahama also held key bilateral engagements with global and regional leaders, including Madam Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Mr António Guterres of the United Nations, the leadership of the African Continental Free Trade Area, …
Mahama returns from Nairobi Summit… He met with Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund and António Guterres of the United Nations. …
Mahama returns home after High-Level Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi… On the sidelines of the summit, he also held bilateral meetings with key international figures, including Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, officials of the African Continental Free Trade …
Mahama returns from Nairobi after Africa Forward Summit… These include talks with H.E. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF); and Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). …
President Mahama in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit… Mahama is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings with key global figures, including United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and IFAD President Alvaro Lario. …
Mahama arrives in Kenya for Africa Forward Summit- April 2026
… UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the “acts of violence” as he expressed his “solidarity with the Malian people.” The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) stated on Sunday, despite the junta’s previous departure from the bloc. …
Mali army and Russian mercenaries withdraw from northern stronghold after rebel attacks… Following Saturday’s widespread orchestrated attacks, UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned the “acts of violence” as he expressed his “solidarity with the Malian people”. …
Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
Business
NCA signals stricter oversight of telecom operators' service quality
The News
The National Communications Authority has acknowledged persistent consumer complaints about dropped calls, weak coverage and slow internet speeds, signalling it will hold telecom operators accountable for improving service delivery through monitored improvement roadmaps and tightened quality-of-service benchmarks.
Why it matters
NCA signals stricter telecom oversight after persistent service complaints—direct impact on millions of Ghanaians' daily connectivity and digital payments.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Yesterday
NCA signals stricter oversight of telecom operators' service quality
The National Communications Authority has acknowledged persistent consumer complaints about dropped calls, weak coverage and slow internet speeds, signalling it will hold telecom operators accountable for improving service delivery through monitored improvement roadmaps and tightened quality-of-service benchmarks.
21 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Friday 15 May
African leaders seek investment amid competing foreign powers
An editorial notes that African leaders are gathering at two summits—the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi and the June 2026 African Leaders & Partners Summit in Washington—to attract investment and strengthen economic ties, while France, China, Russia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates compete for influence on the continent.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Thursday 14 May
Macron pledges €23bn Africa investment at Nairobi summit
French President Emmanuel Macron announced €23 billion in investments at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, with €14 billion from French donors and the rest from African investors, targeting energy transition, digitalization and agriculture and potentially creating over 250,000 jobs. The summit brings together thirty African leaders and aims to shift France's Africa policy toward equal partnership and direct investment over traditional development aid.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
President Mahama participated in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan and French leaders, where he contributed to discussions on energy and green transitions, African financial institutions, and healthcare systems. He also held bilateral meetings with leaders of the IMF, UN, African Continental Free Trade Area, and International Fund for Agricultural Development.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana after participating in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. At the summit, Mahama contributed to discussions on energy and green transitions, strengthening African financial institutions, and rethinking healthcare systems, and held bilateral meetings with leaders including the IMF Director and UN Secretary-General.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mahama returns from Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
President John Dramani Mahama participated in the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, where he engaged in discussions on energy transition, healthcare reforms, and African financial institutions. He also held bilateral meetings with the IMF Managing Director, UN Secretary-General, and other international officials.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
President Mahama attends Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi to participate in the Africa Forward Summit, a France-Africa partnership meeting organised by French President Emmanuel Macron. Mahama will engage in discussions on green industrialisation, energy transition, reform of the international financial architecture, and global health systems.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Monday 11 May
Mahama attends Africa Forward Summit in Kenya
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, for the Africa Forward Summit, a France-Africa partnership meeting on sustainable development and economic transformation. Mahama is scheduled to participate in sessions on green industrialisation and energy transition, international financial architecture reform, and health systems resilience.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Mali army and Russian mercenaries withdraw from Kidal after rebel attacks
Russian Africa Corps mercenaries and Malian government troops have withdrawn from the northern city of Kidal following intense combat against separatist forces led by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), which now claims full administrative control. The withdrawal followed a negotiation agreement between the opposing factions.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Mali defence minister killed in suicide truck bombing attack
Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in a suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako as part of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The government said Camara exchanged fire with attackers and neutralised some before being wounded; he died later from his injuries in hospital.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →