Tag: Ghana
by 2030, a law to achieve parity in decision-making positions in the civil service
50% of women in public decision-making bodies: this is the new objective that Ghana has set for itself by 2030. Representation at the heart of the law for gender equity,…
Tahiru Haruna, the Ghanaian who rebuilt himself with the strength of his arms
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games end on September 8 with the closing ceremony. But some people aren’t in the mood to party yet, because they have events to face and…
Ghana: Athletes still seeking support, one year after the first Para-African Games in Accra
Nearly a year after the very first African Paralympic Games, in Accra in September 2023, what is the situation for Ghanaian disabled sports? Report from one of the tennis courts…
In Ghana, candidate and former president Mahama presents his economic program
In Ghana, a week after the presidential party, it is the turn of the National Democratic Congress, the main opposition party, to present its program for the December 7 election.…
Ghana: Official launch of a controversial oil complex megaproject meant to change the country
In Ghana, this August 19, 2024, is the official launch of a contested megaproject for an oil center: a $60 billion complex, which should allow the country to have the…
Ghana: Adoption of anti-LGBT+ law remains pending
Passed overwhelmingly in parliament last February, the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Act has yet to be enacted. It provides for penalties of up to three years in prison…
Ghana reaches agreement with its state creditors on part of its debt
New episode of the debt restructuring soap opera, with good news this time: Ghana and its official creditors have reached agreement on the repayment terms. Good news therefore, for this…
power cuts due to heavy dependence on Nigerian gas
While Ghanaians have been experiencing power cuts for months, the country’s electricity operators have announced three weeks of increased disruptions due to “maintenance work” in Nigeria. Nigeria indeed supplies gas…
an exhibition pays tribute to the work of photographer James Barnor on the women of his country
In Ghana, a month-long festival is taking place, of which Radio France Internationale (RFI) is a partner, in honor of the country’s first photojournalist, James Barnor. The program includes workshops,…
Ghana moves forward with plans to build a nuclear power plant
In Ghana, five candidates have been selected to build the country’s first nuclear power plant. The announcement was made last week by the Ministry of Energy. In the running are…