The transformative power of sport took centre stage at the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, where leaders from across the Commonwealth discussed ways to use sport to build healthier, fairer and more inclusive societies. …
A delegation from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Loyal Ladies UK and Ghana paid a courtesy visit to Her Excellency Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, at Marlborough House in London on 20 July 2026. …
… He noted there was a lot of room for cooperation between the two nations because they had shared values; stating that both nations were members of the Commonwealth. …
… An Oxford-trained economist, he has worked with the African Development Bank, the Commonwealth, ODI Global, and the International Growth Centre, and currently serves as Managing Director of ARK Group International, advancing innovative finance and diaspora investment
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on Commonwealth member states, particularly the United Kingdom, to strengthen cooperation in addressing growing global instability and insecurity. …
… He estimated that if political noise were removed, yields “would probably be lower than they, let’s say [by] 10-15 basis points.” Implications for the Commonwealth and Ghana The leadership crisis in Westminster has sparked concerns across Africa, where the UK’s “Africa Approach” …
Ghana and Malta, which established formal diplomatic relations in 1974 after both experienced post-colonial struggles against British rule, served together as elected members of the United Nations Security Council in 2023 and are now exploring ways to deepen political, economic, and people-to-people ties.
Ghana and Malta, which established formal diplomatic relations in 1974 after both experienced post-colonial struggles against British rule, served together as elected members of the United Nations Security Council in 2023 and are now exploring ways to deepen political, economic, and people-to-people ties.
Ghana and Malta established formal diplomatic relations on 27 February 1974, building on historical connections between anti-colonial leaders Kwame Nkrumah and Dom Mintoff. The two countries served together as elected members of the United Nations Security Council in 2023 and are now seeking to deepen political, economic, and people-to-people cooperation.
At the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams urged Commonwealth nations to remove barriers limiting athletic access for developing countries and disadvantaged individuals, and to use data and research to strengthen sport's developmental impact.
A delegation from the NPP Loyal Ladies UK and Ghana visited Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey at Marlborough House in London on 20 July 2026 to discuss women's leadership, mentorship, and empowering the next generation of female leaders. The Secretary-General encouraged the delegation to continue investing in leadership development and emphasized the importance of resilience, integrity, preparation, and continuous learning for women in politics and governance.
President Mahama received outgoing Australian High Commissioner Berenice Owen-Jones after her four-year posting, highlighting historical ties between Ghana and Australia, shared Commonwealth membership, and collaborative opportunities in mining and other sectors where Australian companies operate.
Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana face a critical barrier beyond capital shortage: lack of information about available grants, loans, accelerator programmes, and investment facilities launched by governments, development finance institutions, and private investors. Many entrepreneurs spend considerable effort navigating a fragmented funding landscape to identify opportunities relevant to their businesses.
President John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy call on King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, concluding a five-day visit to the United Kingdom focused on diplomacy and investment. During the trip, Mahama also held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, met with Ghanaians in the UK, and opened the Ghana-UK Investment Summit to promote economic cooperation.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin urged Commonwealth member states, particularly the UK, to strengthen cooperation in addressing global instability and insecurity, stating that security and stability are prerequisites for development.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech defending his leadership and vowing to tackle growth, defense, Europe relations, and energy issues, following devastating local election losses and mounting pressure from within the Labour Party to resign.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II marked the 27th anniversary of his enstoolment on the Golden Stool by honouring national leaders and prominent figures for their contributions to peace and stability. President John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo were among awardees presented with commemorative gold coins for their roles in peacebuilding and national development.