Ghana Ranks 3rd as the most generous country in world 🇬🇭 Ghana has been recognized as the 3rd most generous country globally, according to the 2025 CAF World Giving Report. With a donation of 2.19% of its total income to charitable causes, Ghana demonstrates exceptional generosity. Africa leads as the most generous continent, with Ghana’s contributions playing a vital role. The report reveals that low-income countries, including Ghana, donated nearly twice as much as high-income nations, underscoring the notion that generosity stems from kindness. Published: 24th July, 2025 Source: CAF World Giving Index 20251

Hostel of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. This is a public tertiary institution in Ghana.

America has withdrawn $160m USAID support to Ghana – Franklin Cudjoe reminds Ablakwa for giving US Senator Jim Risch a showdown The United States has reportedly withdrawn its USAID support to Ghana, ending an annual financial assistance package estimated at $160 million, according to Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President of IMANI Africa. Cudjoe made the revelation in response to Foreign Affairs Minister, Okudzeto Ablakwa who recently pushed back against comments from U.S. senator Jim Risch urging Ghana to settle debts owed to American companies. “And by the way, America has withdrawn its USAID support for Ghana. "The close to $160 million Ghana receives annually from the US will come no more, so really, you will not be subsidising Ghana,” Cudjoe stated. He criticised the minister’s remarks as shortsighted, especially in light of evolving trade and diplomatic ties between the two countries.

🇬🇭 Ghana continues to solidify its status as Africa’s leading gold producer, driving economic growth through several large-scale gold projects set to commence or expand production in the short to medium term. Black Volta Gold Project The Black Volta Gold Mine is expected to deliver significant socio-economic benefits to the people of Wa, Upper West Region, and Ghana at large. Over 1,000 jobs will be created during the construction phase, with hundreds of additional permanent jobs to follow once operations commence. The mine is expected to produce 163,000 ounces of gold annually in its first five years, tapering to 148,000 ounces over the first nine years. Scheduled to commence operations in 2026, the mine has an 11-year production lifespan and estimated reserves of approximately 1.37 million ounce Mineral Reserves, 2.8 million ounce Mineral Resources covering 934-square-kilometer exploration area.

National Cathedral site to be Converted into National Cultural Convention Centre The government of Ghana 🇬🇭 has announced plans to convert the stalled National Cathedral project into a National Cultural Convention Centre (NCCC), positioning it as the flagship hub for Ghana’s burgeoning creative economy and cultural diplomacy efforts. According to a policy document under the new 24-hour economy initiative for culture, creative arts and tourism dubbed “SH0W24”, the NCCC will be established in partnership with the AfCFTA Secretariat and is expected to become Africa’s leading venue for international exhibitions, film festivals, trade shows and summits. Under SH0W24, the centre will serve as the crown jewel in Ghana’s creative economy infrastructure. It is projected to host large-scale events and exhibitions that will place Ghana firmly on the global cultural map. Note 📝: This project seems to be similar to the Accra convention centre project, which was ongoing under the previous administration at the trade faire site at LA. We hope the Accra convention centre has not been stopped and having two convention centres will not be a bad idea. The link to Accra convention centre, which is supposed to be the largest in West Africa upon completion joni us on Jaconna on all social media and on our website for more

🇬🇭 Ghana has launched Africa’s largest floating solar power farm (5MW) in Black Volta river and a 50 MW solar plant at Yendi in the Northern Region These plants were built by Ghanaian experts, they generate local jobs and lead regional clean-energy transformation. This is exemplary for other African nations to follow.

🇬🇭 Ghana to irrigate 2 million hectares of land for agriculture His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama announced plans to irrigate over 2 million hectares of land under his 24-Hour Economy program, specifically through the "Grow 24" agenda. This initiative aims to revitalize Ghana's agriculture sector through sustained and technology-driven interventions. The Feed Ghana Programme focuses on: - Modernizing agriculture: Boosting food production, reducing imports, and creating jobs - Key interventions: - Promotion of Smart Agriculture: Establishing Farmer Service Centers nationwide for equipment, quality materials, money, market connections, and training - Grains and Legumes Development Project: Scaling up maize, rice, soybean, and sorghum production for local consumption, agro-processing, and export - Vegetable Development Project: Promoting controlled environment farming using greenhouse technology and urban agriculture to reduce vegetable imports - Farm banks or land banks: Creating designated irrigable zones to support young agricultural entrepreneurs The Feed Ghana Programme was launched on April 12, 2025, in Techiman, Bono East Region, as part of President Mahama's efforts to transform the agricultural sector and promote economic development.

🇮🇳 Indian Prime Minister Modi visits gravesite of Osagyefo Dr.Kwame Nkurumah and Pays Tribute Addressed National Assembly. "It is a privilege to be in Ghana 🇬🇭 l, a land that demonstrates the spirit of democracy and resilience." He said "In Accra, paid homage to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. He was a visionary statesman whose thoughts and ideals guide several people. He devoted himself towards the well-being of people of Ghana. a time will come the world will realized the lies that separated them from their ancestors (Black Race )

Ghanaian President John Mahama awarded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Order of the Star of Ghana, the country's highest national honour. Modi visited Ghana on Wednesday, the first such visit by an Indian PM in three decades. During the visit, the two countries signed four key Memoranda of Understanding in areas of agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare, and elevated their relations to a "comprehensive partnership.

Police in Ashanti Region of Ghana 🇬🇭 has arrested 5 🇳🇬 Nigerians for attack and robbery of bank customers Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, says the suspects follow their victims after they withdraw large sums of money from financial institutions. They then break into their vehicles to rob. Their operations have been going on for the past month. Two suspects were identified from police intelligence gathering, supported by footage from the intelligence video surveillance (IVS) system monitored at the police emergency command centre. A gold-coloured Toyota Highlander with registration number GT 2471-14 and a black Toyota Highlander with registration number GX 7124-12 were confirmed to be used for the robbery. Both vehicles were found to bear fake licence plates. According to the police commander, on Thursday, 19th June, 2025, around 10 am, the police successfully arrested three other suspects; Russell Ekenze, 29 years, a taxi driver, Francis Friday, 49 years, and Linus Agwazie, a 51-year-old trader. DCOP Teye Cudjoe, in his press briefing, said that during their interrogation, the suspects confessed to being part of a large criminal syndicate. They also named other members of the syndicate as Cosmas Maduabuchukwu, Ezuchukwu, C.J , DD and Lele," He added that Cosmas Maduabuchukwu sustained gunshot wounds during an attempted arrest but managed to flee. Six suspects are currently in police custody and the two vehicles used by the syndicate have been impounded. A manhunt is underway to arrest Cosmos Maduabuchukwu and other accomplices still at large. “Preliminary findings indicate that all members of the syndicate are Nigerian nationals with the exception of DD, who is a Ghanaian and they have been arraigned before the court for lawful remand,” said the police. The police command has assured the public of its commitment to ensure the safety and security of all residents in the region

🇮🇳 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has finally arrived in 🇬🇭 Ghana today. He's the first leader of the subcontinent to travel to the country in West Africa in 30 years.

🇮🇳 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in 🇬🇭 Ghana today for talks with President John Mahama. He's the first leader of the subcontinent to travel to the country in West Africa in 30 years. Modi is also expected to address Ghana's parliament. Ahead of his departure, Modi said the two-day trip was aimed at deepening cooperation in investment, energy, health, security and building partnerships. Ghana is the first leg of a five-nation tour that will take Modi to Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 , Argentina 🇦🇷, Brazil 🇧🇷 and Namibia 🇳🇦 too. 📸 These photos were taken in 2015 when both leaders met in India 🇮🇳 follow us on Jaconna on all social media,you can now promote your product and services on jaconna. Whatsapp :2348105710207