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Rune Skinnebach

Also known as: Mr Skinnebach · Mr. Skinnebach · Ambassador Skinnebach · His Excellency Rune Skinnebach · Mr Rune Skinnebach

EU Ambassador to Ghana who highlighted the country's investment potential and advocated for balanced EU-Ghana trade partnerships.

2026-05-052026-05-16

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  1. May 2026
  2. …as economy grapples with China deficit By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, has underscored the stark contrast between Ghana’s trade relations with the EU and China – pointing to a significant imbalance with China while describing

    Business & Financial Times

    EU touts balanced trade model
Culture

Manhyia Palace Museum honours eight creative arts figures

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The Manhyia Palace Museum has honoured five Ghanaian and three foreign creative arts personalities for their contributions to the arts sector at the second edition of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, held in Kumasi. The awardees received plaques from the Asantehene and his wife, along with branded ICT diaries from Justice and Repair.

17 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Manhyia Palace Museum honours eight creative arts figures

    The Manhyia Palace Museum has honoured five Ghanaian and three foreign creative arts personalities for their contributions to the arts sector at the second edition of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Art Awards, held in Kumasi. The awardees received plaques from the Asantehene and his wife, along with branded ICT diaries from Justice and Repair.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. EU Ambassador highlights Ghana as attractive investment destination

    The European Union Ambassador to Ghana has said Ghana is currently enjoying a favourable economic climate attracting investor interest, citing the country's political stability, deepening EU relations, and ongoing economic reforms. He noted that more than one billion euros in Global Gateway investments had already been committed to the country.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 11 May

  1. EU launches €1bn Africa investment package at Ghana milestone

    The European Union announced a €1 billion investment package for Africa under its Global Gateway Initiative to support infrastructure development, economic growth and digital transformation. The announcement by EU Ambassador to Ghana Rune Skinnebach marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between Ghana and the EU.

    11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 8 May

  1. EU Ambassador praises balanced trade with Ghana versus China

    The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, contrasted Ghana's trade relationship with the EU—described as largely balanced under the Economic Partnership Agreement—with Ghana's trade with China, which he characterized as imbalanced with minimal exports and large imports. Skinnebach attributed Ghana's trade imbalance with China to job losses in domestic industries, rising foreign debt, lower GDP growth, currency depreciation, and increased economic dependence.

    8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 7 May

  1. Kojo Antwi to headline 2026 Europe Day Golden Jubilee in Accra

    Highlife musician Kojo Antwi has been selected as the headline performer for the 2026 Europe Day reception in Accra on May 7, marking 50 years of EU-Ghana partnership since 1976. The event, themed "Golden Bridge," will celebrate diplomatic, trade, and cultural relations between Ghana and the European Union.

    7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. EU reaffirms sports, cultural development commitment in Ghana

    The European Union, led by Ambassador Rune Skinnebach, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sports and cultural engagement in Ghana during the 50th celebration of EU Month in Accra. A flagship activity was an 800-kilometre cycling event from Tamale to Accra, designed to strengthen people-to-people connections and engage citizens, particularly youth, in a shift toward more interactive and accessible public engagement.

    7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Africa Centre launches nature-based climate action plan

    The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action held a high-level gathering in Accra with diplomats, government officials, academics, and development partners to advance nature-based climate solutions across the continent. The Global Lead emphasized that despite Africa's minimal contribution to global emissions, it faces severe climate impacts and possesses rich natural assets including forests and wetlands that should anchor the continent's climate strategy.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. EU reaffirms 50-year partnership with Ghana, shifts to mutual cooperation model

    The European Union has marked 50 years of diplomatic relations with Ghana and announced a renewed cooperation agenda shifting from a donor-recipient model to balanced strategic engagement based on mutual respect and shared interests. The EU remains Ghana's largest export destination and biggest investor, with focus areas including trade frameworks like the Economic Partnership Agreement, investment, and security cooperation.

    6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. EU ambassador highlights imbalance in Ghana-China trade

    The EU Ambassador to Ghana has contrasted Ghana's trade relations with China—where the country exports very little but imports extensively—with EU-Ghana trade, which he describes as largely balanced under the Economic Partnership Agreement. According to the ambassador, the skewed trade model with China contributes to job losses, rising debt, lower GDP growth, and currency depreciation.

    6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. EU shifts Ghana partnership from aid to balanced mutual interests

    The European Union is repositioning its nearly 50-year relationship with Ghana from a donor-recipient model to a more balanced partnership focused on reliability, stability, and shared interests. EU Ambassador Rune Skinnebach said the bloc emphasizes consistency as a predictable ally amid global geopolitical uncertainty, with engagement now spanning trade, governance, infrastructure, and private sector collaboration.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

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