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State Funeral of former Ghanian Frst Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings - Ghana

Soldiers carry the casket of former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings during a state funeral in Accra, Ghana, November 28, 2025. Ghana held a state funeral on Friday at the Black Star Square in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, for former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, and founder of the 31st December Women's Movement, a non-governmental organization that advocates for women empowerment, children's rights, and social inclusion for the marginalized. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Funeral of former Ghanian Frst Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings - Ghana

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama (R) and first lady Lordina Mahama attend the state funeral for former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings in Accra, Ghana, November 28, 2025. Ghana held a state funeral on Friday at the Black Star Square in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, for former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, and founder of the 31st December Women's Movement, a non-governmental organization that advocates for women empowerment, children's rights, and social inclusion for the marginalized. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Funeral of former Ghanian Frst Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings - Ghana

Soldiers salute the casket of former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings during a state funeral in Accra, Ghana, November 28, 2025. Ghana held a state funeral on Friday at the Black Star Square in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, for former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, and founder of the 31st December Women's Movement, a non-governmental organization that advocates for women empowerment, children's rights, and social inclusion for the marginalized. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Funeral of former Ghanian Frst Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings - Ghana

Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang attends the state funeral for former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings in Accra, Ghana, November 28, 2025. Ghana held a state funeral on Friday at the Black Star Square in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, for former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, and founder of the 31st December Women's Movement, a non-governmental organization that advocates for women empowerment, children's rights, and social inclusion for the marginalized. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Funeral of former Ghanian Frst Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings - Ghana

Family members of former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings pay their respects at her casket during a state funeral in Accra, Ghana, November 28, 2025. Ghana held a state funeral on Friday at the Black Star Square in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, for former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, and founder of the 31st December Women's Movement, a non-governmental organization that advocates for women empowerment, children's rights, and social inclusion for the marginalized. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Funeral of former Ghanian Frst Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings - Ghana

People attend a state funeral of former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings in Accra, Ghana, November 28, 2025. Ghana held a state funeral on Friday at the Black Star Square in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, for former first lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, and founder of the 31st December Women's Movement, a non-governmental organization that advocates for women empowerment, children's rights, and social inclusion for the marginalized. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Ministers Among Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash - Ghana

Soldiers carry a coffin of the deceased at the Air Force Base in Accra, Ghana, on August 6, 2025. The Ghanaian government has confirmed that eight people, including two senior ministers, were killed in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday. Minister of Defense Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Murtala Muhammed were killed in the crash, Julius Debrah, chief of staff at the Presidency, announced at a press briefing. Photo by The Presidency of the Republic of Ghana/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Ministers Among Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash - Ghana

Soldiers carry a coffin of the deceased at the Air Force Base in Accra, Ghana, on August 6, 2025. The Ghanaian government has confirmed that eight people, including two senior ministers, were killed in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday. Minister of Defense Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Murtala Muhammed were killed in the crash, Julius Debrah, chief of staff at the Presidency, announced at a press briefing. Photo by The Presidency of the Republic of Ghana/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two Ministers Among Eight Killed in Helicopter Crash - Ghana

Soldiers carry a coffin of the deceased at the Air Force Base in Accra, Ghana, on August 6, 2025. The Ghanaian government has confirmed that eight people, including two senior ministers, were killed in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday. Minister of Defense Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Murtala Muhammed were killed in the crash, Julius Debrah, chief of staff at the Presidency, announced at a press briefing. Photo by The Presidency of the Republic of Ghana/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Inauguration - Ghana

John Dramani Mahama (C) is sworn in as the Ghanaian president at the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, January 7, 2025. Mahama took the oath of office on Tuesday after winning the presidential election in December last year. Photo by Xinhua/Seth/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Inauguration - Ghana

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama (C) attends the presidential inauguration at the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, January 7, 2025. Mahama took the oath of office on Tuesday after winning the presidential election in December last year. Photo by Xinhua/Seth/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ghana: Massive Fire Destroys Stalls At Kantamanto Market In Accra

A massive fire broke out at Kantamanto Market, one of the world’s largest secondhand clothing markets, in Accra, Ghana, on New Year's Day, January 1, destroying hundreds of traders’ stalls. Authorities stated that the cause is under investigation, with no injuries or fatalities reported.

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Ghana Elections Peace Pact Signing - Accra

John Dramani Mahama (L, Front), former Ghanaian president and presidential candidate from the National Democratic Congress, signs the presidential election peace pact in Accra, Ghana, on November 28, 2024. Presidential candidates in Ghana's general elections signed a pact late Thursday, pledging to ensure peace before, during, and after the polls. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ghana Elections Peace Pact Signing - Accra

Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghanaian vice president and presidential candidate from the ruling New Patriotic Party, speaks at a signing ceremony of the presidential election peace pact in Accra, Ghana, on November 28, 2024. Presidential candidates in Ghana's general elections signed a pact late Thursday, pledging to ensure peace before, during, and after the polls. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ghana Elections Peace Pact Signing - Accra

John Dramani Mahama, former Ghanaian president and presidential candidate from the National Democratic Congress, speaks at a signing ceremony of the presidential election peace pact in Accra, Ghana, on November 28, 2024. Presidential candidates in Ghana's general elections signed a pact late Thursday, pledging to ensure peace before, during, and after the polls. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ghana Elections Peace Pact Signing - Accra

Mahamudu Bawumia (L, Front), Ghanaian vice president and presidential candidate from the ruling New Patriotic Party, signs the presidential election peace pact in Accra, Ghana, on November 28, 2024. Presidential candidates in Ghana's general elections signed a pact late Thursday, pledging to ensure peace before, during, and after the polls. Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240802) -- BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows heavy-duty equipment being handed over by LiuGong Machinery at a ceremony in Accra, Ghana. Chinese company LiuGong Machinery on Wednesday handed over 2,200 heavy-duty equipment to the Ghanaian government to support the country's District Road Improvement Program. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE COMPANY-EQUIPMENT

(240801) -- ACCRA, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows heavy-duty equipment being handed over by LiuGong Machinery at a ceremony in Accra, Ghana. TO GO WITH "Chinese firm hands over heavy-duty equipment to aid Ghana's road improvement project" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE COMPANY-EQUIPMENT

(240801) -- ACCRA, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows heavy-duty equipment being handed over by LiuGong Machinery at a ceremony in Accra, Ghana. TO GO WITH "Chinese firm hands over heavy-duty equipment to aid Ghana's road improvement project" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE COMPANY-EQUIPMENT

(240801) -- ACCRA, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows heavy-duty equipment being handed over by LiuGong Machinery at a ceremony in Accra, Ghana. TO GO WITH "Chinese firm hands over heavy-duty equipment to aid Ghana's road improvement project" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-AU-COORDINATION MEETING

(240722) -- ACCRA, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 21, 2024 shows a scene of the 6th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Accra, Ghana. TO GO WITH "African Union calls for continental integration in mid-year coordination meeting" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-AU-COORDINATION MEETING

(240722) -- ACCRA, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivers a speech at the opening of the 6th AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 21, 2024. TO GO WITH "African Union calls for continental integration in mid-year coordination meeting" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-AU-ORDINARY SESSION-OPENING

(240719) -- ACCRA, July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows the scene of the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) in Accra, Ghana. The meeting opened Thursday in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, with a focus on education as a key driver of growth, inclusion, and improved quality of life. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-AU-ORDINARY SESSION-OPENING

(240719) -- ACCRA, July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows the scene of the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) in Accra, Ghana. The meeting opened Thursday in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, with a focus on education as a key driver of growth, inclusion, and improved quality of life. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-AU-ORDINARY SESSION-OPENING

(240719) -- ACCRA, July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows the scene of the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) in Accra, Ghana. The meeting opened Thursday in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, with a focus on education as a key driver of growth, inclusion, and improved quality of life. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-AU-ORDINARY SESSION-OPENING

(240719) -- ACCRA, July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows the scene of the 45th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) in Accra, Ghana. The meeting opened Thursday in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, with a focus on education as a key driver of growth, inclusion, and improved quality of life. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese language contest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LILIAN AMA SERWA TOBIAS, Student at Confucius Institute at University of Cape Coast 3. various of the Chinese language contest 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TU SANTANG, Chinese teacher at Confucius Institute at University of Cape Coast 5. various of the Chinese language contest STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest in Ghana concluded on Friday, with 12 Ghanaian contestants from three public universities competing in the grand finale. The contestants took exams, delivered speeches and performed various art forms to demonstrate their understanding and mastery of the Chinese language and culture, which captivated the audience. Lilian Ama Serwa Tobias, this year's champion, expressed her excitement about the winning. SOUNDBITE 1 (English):

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-CONTEST

(240608) -- ACCRA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A contestant performs Chinese martial arts at the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2024. TO GO WITH: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-CONTEST

(240608) -- ACCRA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student (L) receives an award at the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2024. TO GO WITH: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-CONTEST

(240608) -- ACCRA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A contestant plays a traditional Chinese musical instrument at the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2024. TO GO WITH: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-CONTEST

(240608) -- ACCRA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A contestant (R) sings at the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2024. TO GO WITH: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana (Photo by Seth/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-CONTEST

(240608) -- ACCRA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student (L) receives an award at the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2024. TO GO WITH: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-CONTEST

(240608) -- ACCRA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs Chinese martial arts at the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2024. TO GO WITH: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-CONTEST

(240608) -- ACCRA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant (R) sings at the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2024. TO GO WITH: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-CONTEST

(240608) -- ACCRA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant plays a traditional Chinese musical instrument at the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2024. TO GO WITH: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Ghana (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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Chinese language gaining popularity in Ghanaian elementary school

STORY: Chinese language gaining popularity in Ghanaian elementary school SHOOTING DATE: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:46 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese class 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALVIN QUARTEY, Student of Happy Heart Montessori School 3 various of the Chinese class 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BRIANA ARTHUR, Student of Happy Heart Montessori School 5. various of the dance class 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADELYN MENSAH, Student of Happy Heart Montessori School 7. various of the dance class 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DOREENDA NIKOI KOTEI, Administrator of Happy Heart Montessori School 9. various of the dance class 10. various of the Chinese class 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): IRENE DORDUNOO, Chinese language teacher at Happy Heart Montessori School 12. various of the school STORYLINE: At the Happy Heart Montessori School in Accra, the capital of Ghana, a group of pupils are practicing their Chinese language skills under the guidance of the teachers.

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Xinhua Headlines: Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations

(240606) -- NAIROBI, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 3, 2024 shows the China-aided Jamestown Fishing Port Complex in Accra, Ghana. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Xinhua Headlines: Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations

(240606) -- NAIROBI, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 3, 2024 shows the China-aided Jamestown Fishing Port Complex in Accra, Ghana. (Xinhua)

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Roundup: Ghanaian businesses pressured by fast depreciating currency: experts

STORY: Roundup: Ghanaian businesses pressured by fast depreciating currency: experts SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 24 and 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:54 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ghana Independence Square 2. various of Accra airport 3. various of Accra central business district 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH OBENG, President of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) 5. various of Accra central business district 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH OBENG, President of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) 7. various of Accra central business district 8. various of Accra airport 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH OBENG, President of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) 10. various of Accra central business district 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SAMUEL BEDIAKO-ASANTE, Chief executive officer of Sambed Financial Services 12. various of Accra central business district 13. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ERNEST ADDISON, Bank of Ghana Governor STORYLINE: Th

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Language contest held in Ghana to select young Chinese-speaking talents

STORY: Language contest held in Ghana to select young Chinese-speaking talents SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:06:03 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: EDUCATION/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Language contest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CLEMENT APPAH, Ghanaian director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana 3. various of the Chinese Language contest 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARGARET AMOABENG, Student at the University Practice Senior High School of UCC 5. various of the Chinese Language contest 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AFUA AMPAW, Student at Cornerstone International Academy STORYLINE: Ghana's national qualification for the 17th "Chinese Bridge," a Chinese language competition for foreign secondary school students, was successfully held on Friday. Organized by the Confucius Institutes at the University of Ghana, the University of Cape Coast (UCC), and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the event brought together eight finalists from

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Ghana receives approval to trade 700 products under AfCFTA

STORY: Ghana receives approval to trade 700 products under AfCFTA SHOOTING DATE: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:21 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Made-in-Ghana Bazaar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOBINA TAHIR HAMMOND, Ghana's Minister of Trade and Industry 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAVIS NKANSAH-BOADU, Ghana's deputy minister for foreign affairs and regional integration STORYLINE: Ghana has received approval from the authority of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to trade 700 local products within the African continent, according to Minister of Trade and Industry Kobina Tahir Hammond. Hammond made the announcement on Thursday, the first day of the Made-in-Ghana Bazaar, saying the government has been taking a number of steps aimed at making Ghanaian products competitive domestically and abroad under the AfCFTA. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOBINA TAHIR HAMMOND, Ghana's Minister of Trade and Industry "The government has facilitated exploratory m

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(240526) -- ACCRA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant gives a speech in the national qualification for the 17th "Chinese Bridge," a Chinese language competition for foreign secondary school students, in Accra, Ghana, on May 24, 2024. TO GO WITH "Language contest held in Ghana to select young Chinese-speaking talents" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(240526) -- ACCRA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants participate in a written exam in the national qualification for the 17th "Chinese Bridge," a Chinese language competition for foreign secondary school students, in Accra, Ghana, on May 24, 2024. TO GO WITH "Language contest held in Ghana to select young Chinese-speaking talents" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(240526) -- ACCRA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Contestants participate in a written exam in the national qualification for the 17th "Chinese Bridge," a Chinese language competition for foreign secondary school students, in Accra, Ghana, on May 24, 2024. TO GO WITH "Language contest held in Ghana to select young Chinese-speaking talents" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(240526) -- ACCRA, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant gives a speech in the national qualification for the 17th "Chinese Bridge," a Chinese language competition for foreign secondary school students, in Accra, Ghana, on May 24, 2024. TO GO WITH "Language contest held in Ghana to select young Chinese-speaking talents" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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Ghanaian president reiterates support for free, independent media

STORY: Ghanaian president reiterates support for free, independent media SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of banners and participants 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 3. various of participants 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 5. various of participants STORYLINE: Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday reiterated Ghana's commitment to a free and independent media. Akufo-Addo made this pledge in his keynote speech during the closing ceremony of the 3rd African Media Convention (AMC), which concluded in the Ghanaian capital of Accra on Friday. He said that for any democracy to grow, the media must play the pivotal role of holding decision-makers accountable. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President "The government of Ghana remains committed to supporting a free, independent, respon

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Ghanaian president urges Africa to boost fintech, digital economy for transformation

STORY: Ghanaian president urges Africa to boost fintech, digital economy for transformation SHOOTING TIME: May 13-14, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference hall (general view) 2. various of conference participants and the exhibition 3. various shots of Tema port and harbor (file) 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 5. various of conference participants and the exhibition 6. various of the AfCFTA secretariat (file) 7. various of the Accra central business district (file) 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WAMKELE MENE, Secretary-general of AfCFTA Secretariat STORYLINE: On Monday, Ghanaian president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo opened the 3i Africa Summit in his country's capital of Accra. Akufo-Addo urged African countries to develop the digital economy and financial technology (fintech) to accelerate the pace of transformation. The three-day summit, themed "Unleashing Africa's Fintech and D

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GHANA-ACCRA-PRESIDENT-3I AFRICA SUMMIT

(240514) -- ACCRA, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (C) attends the opening of the 3i Africa Summit in Accra, Ghana, on May 13, 2024. Akufo-Addo on Monday urged African countries to develop financial technology (fintech) and the digital economy to accelerate the pace of transformation while opening the 3i Africa Summit in Accra. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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ECOWAS aims to unlock citizens' potential through human capital development

STORY: ECOWAS aims to unlock citizens' potential through human capital development SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:16 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 ECOWAS Human Capital Development Technical Conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAMTIEN TCHINTCHIBIDJA, Vice president of the ECOWAS Commission 3. various of the 2024 ECOWAS Human Capital Development Technical Conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROBERT TALIERCIO, World Bank country director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone STORYLINE: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is implementing strategies to unlock human capital development, said Damtien Tchintchibidja, vice president of the ECOWAS Commission. At the 2024 ECOWAS Human Capital Development Technical Conference in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, Tchintchibidja remarked that West Africa needs to advance the potential of its youthful population to ensure a sustainable economic and social path forward. But

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Ghana aims to cut malaria deaths by 90 pct by 2028: official

STORY: Ghana aims to cut malaria deaths by 90 pct by 2028: official SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of blood tests 2. various of the World Malaria Day 3. SOUNDBITE (English): NANA YAW PEPRAH, Deputy program manager of the National Malaria Elimination Program STORYLINE: Ghana aims to reduce malaria deaths by 90 percent by 2028, Nana Yaw Peprah, deputy program manager of the National Malaria Elimination Program in Ghana, said on Thursday. Peprah said on the sidelines of an event marking World Malaria Day in the Ghanaian capital of Accra that the country would start piloting mass drug administration in selected districts to treat all positive malaria cases promptly. He added that under the program, chemoprevention will be introduced to reduce the incidence of malaria and malaria deaths among infants and children, who are most vulnerable to the disease. Even though the project requires a lot of investment,