Ghana And Kenya, Working To Upscale AfCFTA Benefits
Mahama indicated that the purpose of his visit was to express gratitude for President Ruto’s longstanding support and to extend an invitation to his inauguration scheduled for January 7.
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Akufo-Addo Endorses Visa-Free Entry To Ghana For All African Citizens
With executive approval granted on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, this policy is set to take effect before the end of Akufo-Addo’s term on 6 January 2025
Government Fixes Minimum Producer Prices For Second Season Of Mango, 2025 Cashew Season
The Authority has also introduced regulations and pricing mechanisms, collaborated with the World Bank on diversification projects, and initiated the licensing of aggregators and processors to boost international market competitiveness.
SoftBank To Invest $100 Billion in US Projects
This investment, first reported by CNBC, is similar to one from December 2016, when Son pledged a $50 billion investment and 50,000 jobs. Through the company’s venture capital arm, the Vision Fund, SoftBank ended up investing about $75 billion, CNN has learned. The total number of jobs created, given the Covid-19 impact on the country’s employment, is more difficult to tally.
Moody’s Lowers France’s Credit Rating
It is three levels below the maximum rating given by Moody’s. Rival credit rating agencies S&P and Fitch have already cut France to equivalent levels.
IMF Open To Modify Ghana’s $3bn Deal With Mahama’s Administration
The International Monetary Fund is open to renegotiating Ghana’s $3 billion financing program with the incoming administration provided accompanying reforms aren’t jeopardized.
Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1m To Trump Fund
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has donated $1m (£786,000) to an inauguration fund for President-elect Donald Trump.
AKUFO-ADDO AND MAHAMA MEET FOR INAUGURATION OF 2024 NATIONAL TRANSITION TEAM
The meeting, held Wednesday, December 11, at the Jubilee House in Accra, signals the start of an organised and peaceful transition of power from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
ENSURE LAW AND ORDER – GJA TO AKUFO-ADDO
The GJA also called on political leaders, civil society organizations, and all stakeholders to join efforts in de-escalating tensions and promoting peace.