Nigeria launches construction of the $510 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones

By Emmanuel Akyereko Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria, has taken a huge step to launch the construction of the $510 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina and the area Governor Uba Sani lead the groundbreaking for the first of the eight SAPZ projects. The project is financed by African Development […]

April 10, 2025

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UEFA Champions League: Arsenal humble Real Madrid in a 3-0 drubbing

By Emmanuel Akyereko English giants Arsenal have taken a huge step towards booking a ticket to the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League semi-finals after dismantling Real Madrid 3-0 at Emirates Stadium in quarter-final first-leg clash on Tuesday night. The Gunners have preserved their status of being the only English club yet to suffer defeat against the 15-time champions in any European competition as Mikel Arteta's side stunned the star-studded Los Blancos […]

April 8, 2025

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Ghana aims to increase chocolate exportation to Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana has targeted an increase in its chocolate exportation to Japan, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The sector Minister made the disclosure after holding a bilateral engagement with Her Excellency Suzuki Momoko, and the Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Ghana. Chocolate from Ghana is one of the most popular chocolate brands in Japan and is sold across all […]

April 7, 2025

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Japan commits to offer technical support to Ghana to boost rice production

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that Japan has committed to offer Ghana technical support to boost rice production in the West African nation. The Minister made the announcement after holding a bilateral engagement with the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Suzuki Momoko and Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Ghana. The sector Minister further disclosed that Ghana will explore […]

April 7, 2025

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UEFA punishes Mbappe, Rudiger, clears Vini Jr. of any wrongdoing

By Emmanuel Akyereko The Control, Ethics, and Disciplinary Body of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has handed down punishments to three Real Madrid players for their conduct in their 2024/25 UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie against Atletico Madrid. Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, and Antonio Rudiger have each suffered punishment for their conduct in the victory celebration at the Metropolitano. Though Vinicius Junior was among the […]

April 4, 2025

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PHOTOS: Check out photos from the inauguration of the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan

The Ghana Embassy in Japan officially inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan at Ken Soka Shi Matsue, Saitama on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Below are a collection of photos from the event.

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Ghana Ambassador to Japan encourages Ghanaians to live in unity at Ghana Association inauguration

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana's Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Mrs. Genevieve Edna Apaloo, has encouraged Ghanaian residents in Japan to dwell in unity as she formally inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan. The Ghana Embassy in Japan officially inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan at Ken Soka Shi Matsue, Saitama on Sunday, March 30, 2025. During her speech at the event, she encouraged the Ghanaian community to remain united […]

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Ghana Embassy in Japan formally inaugurates Ghanaian Residents Association

By Emmanuel Akyereko The Ghana Embassy in Japan officially inaugurated the Ghanaian Residents Association in Japan at Ken Soka Shi Matsue, Saitama on Sunday, March 30, 2025. H.E. Mrs. Genevieve Edna Apaloo, the Ghana Ambassador to Japan, spoke at the event as she encouraged citizens of the West African nation to remain united in Japan and create opportunities for themselves. "The formation of the Ghana Association in Japan is a […]

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Ghana’s Vice President rushed to hospital in Accra

Prof. Naana Opoku Agyemang, the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, was rushed to the University of Ghana Medical Center after she suddenly fell ill on Friday after work, according to reports from Ghana. The 74-year-old will require further medical treatment abroad to ensure she fully recovers and return to office. She is the first female to occupy the role of a Vice President in Ghana. The former Minister […]

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