Also known as: former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan · former Ghanaian UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan — former leader with notable connections to Ghana, after whom the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre is named.
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… And as we make those choices, I am reminded of the words of Ghana’s former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, “Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. …
If family planning is our choice, why isn’t it in our budget?Joy Online
… Three former Ghanaian presidents, Kwame Nkrumah, Hilla Limann, and John Atta Mills studied at the London institution, while former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan visited the school on multiple occasions to address students and deliver lectures. …
LSE deepens Ghana ties with Accra leadership conferenceJoy Online
… Established in 2006 with former Ghanaian UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan as its first board chair, AGRA is a pan-African institution focused on scaling agricultural innovations that help small-scale farming enterprises increase incomes, improve livelihoods, and enhance food secur …
More work ahead despite significant progress in Africa’s food systems – AGRA reportJoy Online
… Established in 2006 with former Ghanaian UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan as its first board chair, AGRA is a pan-African institution focused on scaling agricultural innovations that help small-scale farming enterprises increase incomes, improve livelihoods, and enhance food secur …
Africa’s food systems must be judged by what farmers earn – AGRAJoy Online
The Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Brigadier General Lawrence Deku, has urged participants of the 2026 United Nations Military Observers Training of Trainers (UNMO ToT) Course to become ambassadors of United Nations traini …
KAIPTC urges UN military observer trainers to uphold peacekeeping standardsJoy Online
… Mr Lavrov also paid tribute to former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, describing his leadership of the world body as wise and balanced. …
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov praises Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy during meeting with AblakwaJoy Online
… bed as Africa’s fragmented approach to the race for the next United Nations Secretary-General, saying the continent’s decision to support more than one candidate weakens its chances of securing the position.Referring to Ghana’s former President and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan …
Africa needs bold leadership to confront changing global order – Ambassador D.K. OseiJoy Online
… Quoting former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Mrs Tetteh said: “The challenges of our age are problems without passports,” adding that addressing such issues requires cooperation beyond national boundaries. …
Global order under strain, Africa must protect multilateral cooperation — Hannah TettehJoy Online
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has challenged a new generation of peace and security professionals to become ethical leaders capable of addressing Africa’s increasingly complex security challenges, as it celebrated the graduation of its Joint M …
KAIPTC marks 15th Graduation Ceremony with call for peace and security leadershipJoy Online
The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Air Vice Marshal David A. …
Integrity, perseverance critical to Africa’s leadership future – KAIPTC Commandant tells graduatesMore than 90 percent of Ghana's tracked family-planning expenditure in 2024 was financed by development partners, while the Government of Ghana accounted for approximately 9.48 percent, raising questions about sustainability when external funding ends.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 90 percent of Ghana's tracked family-planning expenditure in 2024 was financed by development partners, while the Government of Ghana accounted for approximately 9.48 percent, raising questions about sustainability when external funding ends.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A senior delegation from the London School of Economics and Political Science concluded a three-day visit to Ghana to strengthen institutional ties and confirm plans to host its Programme for African Leadership conference in Accra next year. The university, which counts three former Ghanaian presidents and Kofi Annan among its notable connections to Ghana, aims to deepen its engagement across the continent.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An AGRA Impact, Learning and Foresight Report shows Africa has made significant progress strengthening its agrifood systems over two decades, with agriculture gross value-added growth rising from 2.3% to almost 4%, farm output doubling, farmer incomes doubling, and cereal yields increasing by about 40%; however, the report calls for greater alliance-building among governments, farmers, businesses, financiers and researchers to ensure production gains translate into income, dignity, resilience and opportunity for farmers.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
AGRA's new Impact, Learning and Foresight Report argues that Africa's food systems must be judged by what farmers earn, while noting that significant progress has been made in strengthening agrifood systems over two decades but more transformation work is needed on the continent.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Commandant of Ghana's Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre urged participants in a UN Military Observers Training of Trainers course to become ambassadors of UN training standards and transfer knowledge to future peacekeepers. The two-week course, held in August 2026 and funded by Canada, brought together 24 participants including four Ghana Armed Forces officers and 20 international officers.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised Dr Kwame Nkrumah's leadership and legacy during a meeting with Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, describing the first President as a respected historical figure in Russia for his role in Africa's decolonisation. The talks, held on August 17, 2026, also covered bilateral cooperation between Ghana and Russia.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ambassador D.K. Osei, president of the Ghana Council on Foreign Relations, called for bold and visionary leadership across Africa, warning that the continent risks losing its influence in an evolving global order unless leaders deepen integration and speak with one voice on international issues. He argued that achieving Agenda 2063 development aspirations will require difficult decisions, sacrifices, and potential ceding of sovereignty, particularly in security and foreign policy, while questioning whether African states are prepared to strengthen the AfCFTA and pursue initiatives such as a common currency.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Hannah Tetteh, UN Special Representative for Libya, has warned that the weakening of the global multilateral system could have serious consequences for Africa, particularly countries with limited influence on the international stage, and that smaller and less powerful nations would be disproportionately affected if multilateral cooperation continues to deteriorate.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre held its 15th Graduation Ceremony in Accra, where the Commandant urged the new cohort of peace and security professionals to become ethical leaders capable of addressing Africa's complex security challenges. The ceremony recognised outstanding performers across the Centre's postgraduate programmes.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has told graduates that integrity and perseverance are indispensable qualities for leadership, urging them to become ambassadors of integrity who contribute to peacebuilding, governance and national development. He emphasized that while qualifications open doors, character ultimately determines an individual's impact and success.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the Legal Education Act, 2026 and its new Council for Legal Education and Training represent the next stage of Ghana's legal independence, following Nkrumah's establishment of the Ghana School of Law to free the nation from dependence on Britain for legal training. The author contends Ghana should lead Africa by building one of the continent's strongest systems of professional legal education.
20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A guest speaker at the University of Ghana's Media and Information Literacy Club launch stressed the importance of thorough verification of information before accepting it, citing how visual similarity—such as a logo missing key identifying elements—does not constitute authenticity.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama will deliver a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where he will advocate greater health sovereignty for countries in the Global South and promote the "Accra Reset Initiative," a programme aimed at promoting health sovereignty and reducing dependence on external donor support.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →