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Ghana-China Trade Climbs to USD11.8B in 2024
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Bilateral trade between Ghana and China surged by 7.1% in 2024, reaching a total of 11.8 billion U.S. dollars, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana Tong Defa announced Tuesday, as reported by media. Speaking at the opening ceremony commemorating...
IMF Commits USD367M to Support Ghana’s Economic Recovery
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board has completed its fourth evaluation of Ghana’s economic reform program, clearing the path for the swift disbursement of $367 million to support the country’s ongoing recovery,...
Ghana formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
World Trade Organization
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July 2, 2025
DG Okonjo-Iweala said: “I congratulate Ghana on joining forces with other WTO members to bring the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies closer to entry into force. This collective effort to curb harmful fisheries subsidies puts us on the right track...
Ghana's Inflation Falls to 13.7 Percent in June
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) revealed on Wednesday that the country's inflation rate decreased to 13.7 percent in June, marking a significant 4.7 percentage-point drop from May's 18.4 percent. "This is the sixth consecutive...
Shared Responsibility Shapes a Greener Future at Accra Marriott Hotel
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
Accra Marriott Hotel, one of the leading 5-star hotels in Ghana, has been awarded its inaugural certification by Green Globe. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Accra Marriott Hotel, one of the leading 5-star...
Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi welcomes Economic Governance School in Ghana
South African Government
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June 17, 2025
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has welcomed the convening of the sixth iteration of the Economic Governance School for public service leaders in Ghana. The Economic Governance School is convened by...
Exoben Opens Private Investment Round to Power the Future — One Project, One Continent, One Breakthrough at a Time
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 14, 2025
Wilmington, Delaware, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Something big is unfolding quietly, not in Silicon Valley or Wall Street, but between the gold-rich hills of Ghana and the research labs of Texas. And now, the doors are open for U.S....
Kenyan politician states Trump’s tariffs will only accelerate de-dollarization
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Booker Omole, General Secretary of the Communist Party Marxist – Kenya, has warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposed 10% tariff on imports from BRICS nations will likely backfire, accelerating global efforts to reduce reliance on...
Nigeria Rejects U.S. Pressure to Accept Deportees
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigeria has firmly declined to succumb to external demands from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly regarding the acceptance of deportees from Venezuela. This stance was made clear by Foreign Minister Yusuf...
Nigerian official claims US pressuring Africa to accept deportees
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigeria will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to accept deported Venezuelans, including those released from American prisons, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated. In an interview with Channels TV on...
Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025: AI, Adaptability & Global Credibility Define the World’s Top Brands
EIN Presswire
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July 13, 2025
Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025 honors the world’s top 2% of brands for excellence in AI, resilience, and global credibility across industries and regions. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a year marked by...
JCS Investments Celebrates Two Decades of Impactful Investments and Sustainability and Circular Economy looking Ahead
EIN Presswire
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July 2, 2025
JCS Investments Limited marks 20 years of dedicated service to its mission of fostering positive change, the company takes pride in reaching this milestone. ACCRA, GHANA, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As JCS Investments Limited embarks on...
Astria Learning to partner with Georgian Universities to Develop AI-Powered eCampus
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Astria Learning, a global leader in digital education infrastructure operating in over 16 countries, including Ghana, Mexico, Botswana and Jordan announces its official expansion into...
Trump introduces new tariffs of up to 50 percent on imports from African countries
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) In April, US President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs of up to 50% on imports from African countries, ending the duty-free access these nations previously enjoyed under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This act had...
West Africa Tea Market Size Is Likely To Reach a Valuation of Around $2.6 Billion by 2027
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
West Africa tea market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $2.6 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of 8.5% from 2021 to 2027 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The West Africa Tea market...
Blue Gold Limited Announces Acquisition Initiatives Following Successful Listing on Nasdaq
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
New York, London and Accra, Ghana, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq: BGL) ("Blue Gold" or “the Company”), a gold mining company developing a portfolio of assets anchored by Ghana’s historic Bogoso Prestea Mine -- one of...
Author Seeks Thoughtful Early Readers for Bold New Take on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Published nonfiction author Steven C. Markoff is inviting dedicated Beta Readers to preview and provide feedback on his forthcoming nonfiction book, "An Improbable Solution to...
Netherlands gives back colonial loot to Nigeria
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant act of restitution, the Netherlands has returned 119 historical artifacts to Nigeria, including royal regalia, plaques, human and animal sculptures, and a ceremonial bell. These treasures, known collectively as the Benin...
Chinese Firms Accelerate Overseas Mine Acquisitions
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese corporations are purchasing more mining assets abroad than they have in over ten years, aiming to secure vital raw materials as Western nations impose limitations on their investments, a news outlet has revealed. Last year saw the...
Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...