… 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 …
… 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 …
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 …
… Mr Lavrov also paid tribute to former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, describing his leadership of the world body as wise and balanced. …
… 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 …
… 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. …
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 …
… UN, organised the so-called “7th Global Leadership Service to Humanity Awards.” The event featured plaques branded as the “UN Kofi Annan Excellence Awards” and honoured individuals from entertainment, politics, media, and business. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.