Highlife musician Ofori Amponsah has delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late music legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, describing the iconic singer as more than a mentor — a father figure whose impact shaped his life and career.
Speaking during a condolence visit to the late artist’s residence, Ofori Amponsah struggled to hold back his emotions as he reflected on the six-year bond they shared.
A new month is the perfect time to refresh your look, and what better way to start than with a stylish braided hairstyle? Braids are not only protective and versatile but also timeless and trendy, making them ideal for all hair types and lengths. Whether you’re heading to work, attending a special event, or simply looking to elevate your everyday style, there’s a braided look for every occasion.
Knotless braids continue to top the charts. They are lighter, gentler on the scalp, and give a more natural finish. This month, try knotless braids in mid-back or waist-length with colored extensions for a bold statement. Gold, burgundy, or honey-blonde tones can add a fun twist.
Ghana weaving (also known as cornrows) is another stunning option. You can style them in zigzag patterns, curved styles, or even half-up, half-down designs. Ghana braids are great for those who want a neat, polished look that lasts.
For a more low-maintenance choice, twist braids or rope twists are ideal. They are easy to install, gentle, and give a soft, elegant appearance. Opt for shoulder-length twists if you’re going for a cute and manageable look.
Box braids in a bob cut are trending too sleek, edgy, and modern. You can wear them side-parted, in a ponytail, or with accessories.
No matter the style you choose, keep your scalp moisturized and edges protected for healthy growth. Step into the new month with confidence and style—your perfect braided hairstyle awaits!
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Joint Task Force in Bawku has launched a major intelligence-led cordon and search operation aimed at flushing out armed bandits and retrieving illegal weapons in the conflict-hit municipality.
The operation, which took place on Friday, August 1, was led by Taskforce Commander Colonel Rosslyn Foli Atiogbe, alongside Lieutenant Colonel Kakra Sasu-Antwi, Commander Rear of the 11 Mechanized Battalion, and other senior officers.
According to the military, the operation was carefully coordinated based on actionable intelligence targeting suspected hideouts of criminal elements believed to be behind recent violence in the area.
This latest action comes in response to the renewed escalation of conflict in Bawku, which recently resulted in the tragic killing of three Senior High School students.
In the wake of these killings, the GAF has significantly increased their presence in the Bawku area in a bid to restore order and safeguard civilians.
More than 200 military personnel have been deployed within the Bawku municipality, with an additional 200 troops strategically stationed across the Upper East Region to strengthen security and intensify patrols.
During a working visit to the area on July 30, 2025, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, commended the troops for their professionalism and commitment to peace enforcement.
He reiterated the Military High Command’s unwavering support for the operation and affirmed that every necessary step will be taken to ensure lasting peace in Bawku and its surrounding areas.
“We will not leave any stone unturned in our efforts to restore calm. The safety and security of the people in Bawku and the Upper East Region remain a top priority,” Major General Gbetanu stated.
General Gbetanu assured the public that the ongoing operations will be conducted with strict adherence to human rights protocols and has called on troops to be professional in the discharge of their duties.
As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, its founding principle enshrined in the U.N. Charter remains as vital as ever: to achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
In an era of rising zero-sum rivalries and cultural divides, China has emerged as a unifying force, championing dialogue among civilizations and advancing a community with a shared future for humanity. Through a mix of ancient wisdom and modern initiatives, China bridges East and West, demonstrating that mutual understanding, not confrontation, paves the path forward.
Harmony without Uniformity: China’s Philosophy of Exchange
China’s commitment to civilizational dialogue traces back centuries. The Han Dynasty’s Silk Road, pioneered by envoy Zhang Qian, turned windswept deserts into thriving arteries for exchanging goods and ideas. Centuries later, Chinese explorer and navigator Zheng He’s treasure fleets carried porcelain and tea to distant shores, embodying a philosophy of exchange, not conquest.
Today, as cultural tensions rise globally, China’s Confucian ideal of harmony without uniformity offers a timely antidote to the “clash of civilizations” narrative. The Global Civilization Initiative underscores this vision, rejecting cultural hierarchy in favor of mutual learning. By advocating equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness—alongside the common values of humanity, namely, peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy and freedom—China offers a timeless framework for coexistence among civilizations.
Guardians of Shared Memory: Preserving Humanity’s Legacy
Civilizations thrive when their shared history is preserved. As custodians of humanity’s collective memory, World Heritage sites serve as bridges between past and future, a mission China has embraced through global collaboration.
Take the Mogao Caves, a Silk Road treasure housing 45,000 square meters of Buddhist murals and 2,000 sculptures. Facing irreversible decay, China and the U.K. led a coalition of 35 international institutions to digitize the caves, enabling scholars from Dunhuang to London to study and restore them.
This spirit of cooperation extends through China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). In Cambodia, Chinese archaeologists spent three decades restoring Angkor Wat, setting a “gold standard” for heritage cooperation. In Uzbekistan, Chinese and local artisans revived Khiva’s blue-tiled Ark Citadel, rekindling Silk Road bonds. When the Notre-Dame Cathedral burned in 2019, Chinese timber specialists shared restoration techniques with French counterparts, turning tragedy into solidarity. Such efforts culminated in China’s 2024 proposal for the U.N.’s first “International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations”, adopted unanimously by all 193 member states as a resounding rejection of cultural containment.
Weaving Tomorrow’s Tapestry: Youth as Builders of Understanding
The future of inter-civilization dialogue lies with the young. Youth engagement is central to China’s vision for sustainable cultural exchange.
The China-U.S. “50,000 Strong” initiative, which aims to bring 50,000 American students to China, exemplifies this. Sarah, a once-skeptical Californian high-school student, became fascinated with Peking Opera’s fusion of martial arts, poetry, and music. “Shakespeare meets Marvel,” she raved. Despite political tensions, such exchanges remain transformative, proving that people-to-people ties go beyond geopolitics.
Sports and arts are universal languages that transcend division. As the world’s only Dual Olympic City, Beijing showcased this in 2022 when Russian and Ukrainian athletes embraced, reminding the world that human bonds outlast conflict.
Even digital spaces foster connection. On Xiaohongshu, a Chinese social media platform, the hashtag #ChinaUSFamilyExchange has millions of views, featuring heartwarming meetups between American “TikTok refugees” and Chinese netizens. Algorithms may divide but humanity’s desire for connection prevails.
Over the past eight decades, China has proven that heritage preservation, institutional innovation and youth engagement can build resilient bridges among civilizations.
Within the U.N. framework, China continues to forge connections, guiding humanity toward shared prosperity. As a young visitor wrote in the Mogao Caves guestbook: “The future isn’t a single thread it’s a tapestry.” China’s mission remains clear: ensuring every culture finds its place in humanity’s collective masterpiece.
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The allegations were brought to public attention by Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, who claimed on social media that the Ministry refused to disclose a contract under which Zoomlion allegedly received GH¢340,000 daily in 2022 for disinfection services at aviation facilities.
Responding to the claim, the Ministry clarified that it had received the RTI request from the Fourth Estate on May 28, 2025, and had responded within the framework of the RTI Act, 2019 (Act 989).
According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit, the Ministry is not obstructing access but adhering to the legal process outlined in the Act.
“The Ministry wishes to draw the attention of the general public to the fact that it is not denying the Fourth Estate access to the information, but following due process,” the statement read.
It further urged the Fourth Estate to follow the required steps as stipulated by the law, emphasizing that the RTI process is structured and must be completed accordingly.
The Ministry reaffirmed their stance on openness and accountability, stating that it has no intention of concealing information or protecting any entity from scrutiny.
It reiterated their dedication to upholding transparency and good governance in the transport sector.
David Oscar Dogbe is a Ghanaian reggae artiste
Reggae artiste David Oscar Dogbe brought down the roof at his annual ‘Reggae Spot Music Festival’ with a powerful rendition of Bob Marley’s classic, ‘Small Axe’.
The performance, captured during the previous edition of the musical festival in the Eastern Region in November 2024, has been making waves among reggae enthusiasts.
The video showcases David Oscar’s brilliant take on the iconic tune, captivating the audience and getting them “jamming to the tune” throughout on the night of the show.
This performance turned out to be the climax of the festival, demonstrating not only his musical talent but also his deep respect for the legends of the genre.
The ‘Reggae Spot Music Festival’ has become a staple for reggae lovers, and David Oscar’s tribute to Bob Marley serves as a perfect example of the quality of music and vibrant atmosphere the event offers.
Fans who missed the show can now get a glimpse of the unforgettable performance in video below.
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University of Ghana political scientist Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato has condemned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for allegedly “weaponising bail” against former Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) board chair Paul Adom-Otchere, calling the conduct “vindictive” and “an indictment of our democracy.”
Zaato’s criticism, voiced on TV3’s Key Points (August 2), followed Adom-Otchere’s brief detention after he reported to the OSP on July 31.
Adom-Otchere was released on August 1 after his legal team, including former Attorney General Godfred Dame, negotiated revised bail terms secured by the Jospong Group of Companies as surety. The OSP confirmed in an August 1 statement that the new conditions “meet the objectives of the original bail,” stressing the investigation into a GACL revenue assurance contract with a firm linked to Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) remains active.
The former board chairman had been detained on July 31 when initially unable to fulfill bail requirements set after interrogation. His release underscores ongoing tensions between anti-corruption agencies and critics accusing them of procedural overreach.
Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
…as Nigeria, Ghana reaffirm strong ties
The governments of Nigeria and Ghana have moved to dispel growing concerns sparked by viral videos suggesting animosity towards Nigerians living in Ghana, insisting that bilateral relations remain cordial and that no such incidents have occurred.
The joint reassurance came during a diplomatic visit by Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who led a fact-finding delegation to Accra on the directive of President Bola Tinubu.
Addressing journalists at a joint press conference alongside Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Odumegwu-Ojukwu emphasized that there was no indication of hostility against Nigerians.
“The situation on ground is calm and peaceful. We interacted with Nigerian residents and community leaders here in Ghana, and there’s no cause for alarm”, she said.
She expressed appreciation to the Ghanaian government and particularly commended President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership in maintaining peace and regional diplomacy.
She also advocated for the reactivation of the Nigeria-Ghana Joint Commission, describing it as a vital platform to strengthen bilateral ties and prevent future diplomatic misunderstandings.
Ghana’s Foreign Minister also addressed the concerns, denying that any group protests or targeted aggression had occurred.
He noted that all law-abiding residents, regardless of nationality, are protected under Ghanaian law and urged the public to disregard misleading narratives spread on social media.
“We must be cautious about the kind of information we consume and share. The recent videos making the rounds are misleading and have the potential to unnecessarily damage the historical and cultural ties between our nations”, Ablakwa said.
The ministers recalled previous strains in Nigeria-Ghana relations, including the infamous “Ghana Must Go” saga of 1983, as reminders of the need for careful diplomacy and regional cooperation.
Both leaders stressed that Africa must learn from its past and work towards unity, peace, and mutual progress.
In addition to the press briefing, the Nigerian delegation held several closed-door meetings with diplomats, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is reportedly finalizing a transfer to Spanish club Villarreal CF, according to local media in Ghana.
The deal advances despite ongoing legal proceedings against the 31-year-old, who faces rape charges in the UK.
Partey agreed to personal terms with the La Liga side and could be unveiled imminently, ending his five-year tenure at Arsenal. The North London club had attempted to retain him, but negotiations ultimately collapsed. His departure marks a significant shift after 104 appearances for the Gunners.
The former Atlético Madrid player remains embroiled in a legal case, with a court appearance scheduled at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5. The charges, unrelated to football, cast uncertainty over his immediate sporting future. Villarreal has not publicly commented on the transfer or legal matters.
David Oscar Dogbe tours submarine museum in Hollande
Ghanaian Reggae artiste David Oscar Dogbe expressed his awe after touring a submarine museum in Den Helder, Netherlands, wondering when Ghana would be able to build its own “mega device.”
In a video shared online, Oscar is seen exploring the many compartments of the gigantic underwater vessel at the Marine Museum.
This marked his first time on a submarine, and he was visibly impressed by both its exterior and interior.
“I feel like a soldier walking through this device,” David Oscar said, pointing out various sections, including the captain’s cabin, the eating cabin, the radio cabin, and the sleeping quarters for the crew.
The experience prompted the musician to reflect on Ghana’s industrial capabilities.
“When will we build our own mega device?” he questioned, contemplating his home country’s potential to manufacture such a complex machine.
Watch snippets from his tour below
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Paul Adom-Otchere is a former Board Chairman of GACL
Former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Paul Adom-Otchere, has downplayed the interrogation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor after his release from detention.
Recounting what transpired during the interrogation in connection with the ongoing investigation into the controversial GACL contract, Adom-Otchere sought to suggest that the OSP wanted to lure one Albert during his interrogation to implicate him (Paul Adom-Otchere) in the deal.
“In fact, they told me one Albert was being coerced into stating facts that would implicate me in the controversial contract. According to my lawyers, they told him (Albert) to say that I armtwisted his hand to leave the contract to another person. But Albert insisted that he does not know me and so, if I (Adom-Otchere) enters the meeting, I would not be able to point him out. They didn’t believe him,” Adom-Otchere stated in the 10-mins video he shared on his Facebook page on August 2, 2025.
He said Albert was later asked to join him in his car at the time he was being transferred from the OSP’s office to the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).
Narrating further, Adom-Otchere said he asked who Albert was and he gave an interesting response.
According to Paul Adom-Otchere, Albert, in that instance, told the security men that reactions at the scene points to the fact that he and Adom-Otchere had never met before.
“At this point I asked him who he is. Then he said he was Albert. So, I said aah so you are the Albert. Then he said, they are saying that I should say you armed twisted me to hand a contract to another person. Eiii criminal justice system paa nie,” Adom-Otchere recounted.
Adom-Otchere was invited by the OSP in connection with a revenue assurance contract between GACL and a private firm, allegedly awarded without full board approval.
He was eventually detained after failing to meet bail requirements, citing his lack of ownership of landed property in Ghana.
However, he was later released after he was able to meet the varied bail condition on August 1, 2025.
Watch the video below
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The Gold-for-Oil program was launched in 2023 by the Akufo-Addo government
Member of Parliament for Cape Coast South, Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, has questioned the rationale behind the Gold-for-Oil program initiated by the Akufo-Addo government.
Describing the program as an “unthinkable policy,” he criticised the approach of barter trading Ghana’s gold for oil in today’s global economic system.
He argued that the policy defies modern economic logic, noting that both gold and oil are commodities traded openly on international markets with standardized pricing.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, the Cape Coast MP said; “The oil for gold, or gold for oil, whatever you call it, that you were doing, which turned out to be one of the unbelievable, unthinkable policies that can ever be implemented in this modern age. We have a world market for gold. We have a world market for oil and you are sitting in some little corner, you are doing a barter trade of oil and gold. How? And you said it’s an economic policy.”
“Gold has a world market price. If anybody wants to buy gold, they go to the market. Oil has a market price. If anybody wants to buy oil, they go to the market. Why would you call somebody in Dubai and do a barter trade in this day and age? I mean, did you set up your own price in that barter trade?” he quizzed.
Ricketts-Hagan further asked that; “Did you have a different price for gold and a different price for oil than what is being given in the world market? What was in for you? And what was in for the other person? Nobody in their right senses will sell oil to you at a price lower than the market and then you may want to sell gold to other people below the world market. It is not surprising.”
According to him, the program resulted in a staggering loss of $2.4 billion, citing a lack of transparency in pricing, supplier identity, and transaction structure.
“We don’t know who was supplying the oil. We don’t know the price. The government itself didn’t know,” he said.
The Gold-for-Oil policy was a strategic program launched by the Akufo-Addo government in 2023.
It aimed to utilise the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase (DGP) program to support the importation of petroleum products into the country.
The initiative was designed to free up foreign exchange resources and reduce pressure on the central bank’s foreign reserves and the banking sector.
It also sought to procure petroleum products at competitive prices through government-to-government arrangements.
The BoG purchases all gold produced and exported by companies with licensed small-scale concessions, including community mines.
This gold is then used to pay for oil supplies to Ghana, either through barter trade or via a broker channel.
However, the program’s execution quickly drew scrutiny.
According to the Bank of Ghana, the country recorded some loses of GH¢2.14 billion from the program, GH¢320 million in 2023 and GH¢1.82 billion in 2024.
The central bank attributed it to exchange rate differentials and petroleum stockpiling.
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Ace Gospel musician, Diana Asamoah has revealed that she wanted Roman Father to manage her.
Speaking on Angel FM, Diana Asamoah said that she saw an opportunity in Daddy Lumba’s death.
According to her, following the death of Daddy Lumba, she thought she had an opportunity of getting a good manager, that is Roman Father because after all, the media personality has managed two great personalities; Akua Donkor and Daddy Lumba.
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has claimed he is fully aware of the strategies employed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to win the 2024 general elections as reported by Ghana Web.
Popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the outspoken regional leader made the statement on his media platform, Wontumi TV/Radio, on Friday, July 31, 2025.
According to him, the ruling party’s victory in 2024 was not by chance, and he is determined to ensure the NDC does not repeat that success in 2028.
“If it comes to the 2024 elections, I know what the NDC did and we will never again,” he declared passionately, though he refrained from providing specific details.
Wontumi, who has served as the Ashanti Regional Chairman for over a decade, expressed his desire to become the national chairman of the NPP.
He believes his political experience and deep understanding of internal party affairs make him the right candidate to lead the party back to power.
He stated that his long service under the leadership of past national chairmen such as Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey, Paul Afoko, Freddy Blay, and Stephen Ntim has equipped him with the insight to guide the party strategically.
“The NDC has only delayed our victory, but it cannot stop us,” he said, indicating that the NPP’s defeat was a temporary setback.
Chairman Wontumi urged party members to support his bid for the national chairmanship, assuring them that under his leadership, the NPP would reclaim power in the next general election.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially released the full calendar for the 2025/26 Women’s FA Cup, marking a significant expansion in participation and competition structure.
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on the weekend of November 21, 2025, and will culminate with the grand finale on May 4, 2026.
In a major development, the upcoming season will see the number of participating teams double from 32 to 64, featuring 44 Division One Regional Women’s Clubs alongside 20 Women’s Premier League Clubs. This expansion is part of the GFA’s broader efforts to grow women’s football and provide more competitive opportunities across all levels.
A key structural change includes the introduction of a Round of 64, where fixtures will be drawn on a regional basis to minimize travel and logistical burdens in the early stages. From the Round of 16, the competition will shift to a zonal format, increasing competitiveness and variety in matchups as the tournament progresses.
Faith Ladies, champions of the 2024/25 edition, will return to defend their title after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Jonina Ladies in last season’s final at the University of Ghana Stadium.
The GFA’s announcement signals a bold step forward for the Women’s FA Cup, underlining its commitment to the development and visibility of the women’s game across Ghana.
Kweku Ricketts-Hagan is the Member of Parliament for Cape Coast South
Member of Parliament for Cape Coast South, Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, has questioned the rationale behind the Gold-for-Oil program initiated by the Akufo-Addo government.
Describing the program as an “unthinkable policy,” he criticised the approach of barter trading Ghana’s gold for oil in today’s global economic system.
He argued that the policy defies modern economic logic, noting that both gold and oil are commodities traded openly on international markets with standardized pricing.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, the Cape Coast MP said; “The oil for gold, or gold for oil, whatever you call it, that you were doing, which turned out to be one of the unbelievable, unthinkable policies that can ever be implemented in this modern age. We have a world market for gold. We have a world market for oil and you are sitting in some little corner, you are doing a barter trade of oil and gold. How? And you said it’s an economic policy.”
“Gold has a world market price. If anybody wants to buy gold, they go to the market. Oil has a market price. If anybody wants to buy oil, they go to the market. Why would you call somebody in Dubai and do a barter trade in this day and age? I mean, did you set up your own price in that barter trade?” he quizzed.
Ricketts-Hagan further asked that; “Did you have a different price for gold and a different price for oil than what is being given in the world market? What was in for you? And what was in for the other person? Nobody in their right senses will sell oil to you at a price lower than the market and then you may want to sell gold to other people below the world market. It is not surprising.”
According to him, the program resulted in a staggering loss of $2.4 billion, citing a lack of transparency in pricing, supplier identity, and transaction structure.
“We don’t know who was supplying the oil. We don’t know the price. The government itself didn’t know,” he said.
The Gold-for-Oil policy was a strategic program launched by the Akufo-Addo government in 2023.
It aimed to utilise the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase (DGP) program to support the importation of petroleum products into the country.
The initiative was designed to free up foreign exchange resources and reduce pressure on the central bank’s foreign reserves and the banking sector.
It also sought to procure petroleum products at competitive prices through government-to-government arrangements.
The BoG purchases all gold produced and exported by companies with licensed small-scale concessions, including community mines.
This gold is then used to pay for oil supplies to Ghana, either through barter trade or via a broker channel.
However, the program’s execution quickly drew scrutiny.
According to the Bank of Ghana, the country recorded some loses of GH¢2.14 billion from the program, GH¢320 million in 2023 and GH¢1.82 billion in 2024.
The central bank attributed it to exchange rate differentials and petroleum stockpiling.
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A new actuarial model could help African insurers lead the next era of financial resilience, starting with Ghana.
Reinsurance rarely makes the headlines, but it plays a quiet, stabilizing role behind the scenes such as helping insurers pay claims after disasters, supporting public health schemes, and safeguarding national assets.
In Ghana, where insurance penetration remains under 2% of GDP and financial shocks like pandemics and floods regularly test the limits of local capacity, rethinking how insurers share risk is not just technical; it’s urgent.
In a new study, actuarial scientist Dr. Ernest Forson Aboagye presents a new model that reimagines how insurers determine the balance between retaining risk and transferring it through reinsurance. His solution is built for the complexity of emerging markets, where data can be sparse, losses are volatile, and every premium cedi counts.
Rethinking Risk Transfer in the Ghanaian Context
Traditionally, reinsurance modeling in academia and regulation has favored stop-loss (SL) contracts, a structure where insurers pass aggregate losses above a threshold to reinsurers. While this works well in controlled simulations, it often fails in real-world settings like Ghana’s, where inflation, exchange rate shocks, and climate volatility make loss forecasting difficult.
Dr. Aboagye’s model shifts toward excess-of-loss (EoL) contracts, which are sparsely used in practice, compared to SL contracts, but lacked a robust theoretical foundation. His contribution is a statistically rigorous, nonparametric approach to estimating the optimal “retention limit”, i.e., how much risk the insurer should keep before triggering reinsurance.
The model allows insurers to: use actual local claims data rather than imported assumptions; align with global capital adequacy regulations like Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall (ES); and adjust retention dynamically based on market conditions or contract design
Why EoL Is More Viable in Ghana and West Africa
In West African markets like Ghana’s, EoL contracts offer critical advantages over SL structures. First, they are more marketable to reinsurers, as they are based on individual claim limits rather than hard-to-estimate cumulative losses. This makes pricing more transparent and reduces uncertainty.
Second, premium costs are generally lower, as EoL does not require exhaustive aggregation of claims across a full policy period — a process that is difficult in markets where claims reporting and data infrastructure remain fragmented.
Moreover, in Ghana’s context, inconsistent claims timelines and delays in loss development often render SL assumptions unreliable. EoL, by contrast, allows for event-based protection as reinsurers can step in after a single large loss, even if other claims are pending or under investigation. This is crucial for insurers covering catastrophe, motor, or health risks, where shocks are frequent but hard to tally in real time.
Finally, the regulatory shift toward risk-based supervision favors models that can stress-test individual risk layers: something EoL structures accommodate naturally. All of these factors make EoL a more resilient, cost-effective, and regulation-friendly contract type for the region.
Why This Matters Post-COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in Ghana’s insurance ecosystem, especially for health and SME risk, where liquidity constraints and coverage gaps became acute. Although the industry recorded GH¢4.2 billion in gross written premiums in 2020, representing about 21% year-on-year growth according to the National Insurance Commission , growth slowed compared to earlier years, and pressures on capital reserves increased.
In response, Ghana’s NIC has accelerated its transition toward risk-based supervision, in line with global standards like Solvency II. Dr. Aboagye’s framework supports this shift by providing actuaries and regulators with a tool that is analytically sound, locally adaptable, and aligned with solvency reforms.
Who Benefits? Real-World Use Cases
This isn’t just theory. The model has practical implications across sectors:
• Agricultural Insurance: For insurers covering maize or cocoa farmers in the northern and other regions, the model supports rainfall-linked risk pooling and more accurate catastrophe pricing.
• Energy and Infrastructure: Ghana’s investments in renewables and oil infrastructure require reinsurance contracts tailored to project-phase risk, something this method enables.
• Microinsurance and Health: Products under Ghana’s NHIS or private health insurers need backstops for pandemic-scale claims. The model helps insurers simulate extreme events and set fairer terms with reinsurers.
• Property and Urban Flood Risk: In cities like Accra and Kumasi, insurers are increasingly exposed to climate-driven property damage. The model supports event-based coverage, allowing firms to design trigger thresholds for localized flooding or fire incidents, especially useful where urban planning gaps and drainage failures elevate loss unpredictability.
Ghana is home to strong reinsurers like Ghana Re and WAICA Re, and newer players such as ZEP-RE (PTA Re) and ARC Ltd are increasing their African footprint. For them, adopting flexible and data-informed treaty structures is not just prudent, but also a source of competitive edge. This reinsurance model provides the theoretical foundation for reinsurers seeking to price risk more precisely in emerging economies.
A Call for Ownership and Vision for Resilience
Crucially, this is not a “black box” algorithm. “It’s implementable using standard actuarial tools and open-source statistical software,” Dr. Aboagye says. “The goal is to put the power of modern risk design into the hands of African professionals.” This includes Ghanaian universities, where actuarial science programs are growing, and insurance companies seeking to train local talent in pricing and reinsurance analytics.
Rather than replicating imported models that assume complete data and perfect market stability, Dr. Aboagye argues for a context-aware reinsurance architecture. “Ghana has its own risk story,” he says. “Our models should reflect that.”
With partnerships between regulators, reinsurers, and academic researchers, Ghana could emerge as a leader in homegrown financial resilience strategies, not just reacting to disaster but proactively designing around it.
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Private egal practitioner and Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority, Abraham Amaliba, has called on the former Board Chairman of the GACL, Paul Adom-Otchere to confront the issues raised by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) instead of deflecting them with personal grievances.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, August 2, Mr Amaliba said the broadcaster, who also served as the former Board Chair of the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL), cannot dismiss the matter as mere victimisation due to his reported bad blood with the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.
“He should stop hiding behind the fact that he has some bad blood between him and Kissi Agyebeng and confront the issues as they are,” Mr Amaliba said. “I’m aware that he’s written a lot of publications against Kissi Agyebeng, but is that why he was invited? The answer is no.”
According to Mr Amaliba, the issues raised by the OSP are serious and relate to alleged breaches of the Procurement Act involving the award of a single-sourced contract that was later altered.
“This for me is not witch-hunting as he claims. This is about calling for accountability,” he stressed. “The matters are clear. Did you engage in a single-source contract, and did it turn out that another company ended up doing the work?”
Mr Amaliba questioned Adom-Otchere’s earlier claims that the issues were the responsibility of management and not the board. “Board members play a key role in shaping the direction of a company,” he noted. “You can’t say the board has no role, especially in a financial relationship that clearly ties the board in.”
He also cited the possibility of strict liability under procurement law, saying that “most of the cases that have gone to court on breaches of the Procurement Act are treated as strict liability. As former board chair, he has questions to answer.”
“This tells you from the word go that they lacked experience in that area,” Mr Amaliba said. “If they were already in that line of work, it would have been part of their object clause. They changed it only after they got the contract.”
He also questioned the role of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), describing their approvals of such contracts as troubling.
“When you are sole-sourcing, the assumption is that the entity is uniquely placed to do the job. But this company wasn’t even licensed by the Chartered Institute of Accountants to do revenue assurance. So how was it approved?” he asked.
He stated that public officials must be willing to answer tough questions, regardless of personal history. “This issue of being invited because he has a grudge with the OSP is a red herring. It’s diversionary. Let’s focus on the substance of the case,” he said.
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The Feed Ghana program presents a viable opportunity for profitable investment in modernising agriculture and addressing climate change, Eric Hatudson Asamani, Greater Accra Regional Director of Agriculture, has said.
He made the remarks at the Ghana-Nebraska Agribusiness, Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCham) forum in Accra, themed “Doing Business in America with Americans.”
“Our proposal is the Feed Ghana program, which comes with all manner of opportunities, mechanising and scaling up our production base, and this is achievable through the establishment of agribusiness centres,” Asamani stated.
He identified input supply, land development, technology, and infrastructure, particularly for producing soybean, maize, rice, sorghum, starchy crops, tree crops, and poultry processing, as priority areas for investment.
Asamani said Ghana’s five central pivot irrigation systems were inadequate and presented further investment potential.
“It’s a huge opportunity for investors, especially in the era of climate change. The water bodies exist, and we can really create more with the involvement of dugouts, for commercial farming,” he added.
Asamani noted that investing in Ghana would allow Nebraska agribusinesses to consolidate their presence and expand into West Africa.
“For international investors, Ghana’s stable democratic environment, English-speaking population, and strategic location in West Africa present additional advantages beyond the immediate agricultural prospects,” he said.
Alberta Nana Akyea Akosa, Co-Founder of GNEBCham, said the Chamber was promoting collaborative agribusiness ventures to avoid siloed operations.
“We are always looking for our individual interest, but this time, we’re coming together as a Chamber to even have a commercial farm project, bringing value and volume to the table and exporting our products in large quantities sustainably,” she said.
Ken Schilz, former Nebraska State Senator and Co-Founder of GNEBCham, said American companies were developing smaller, more practical machinery to support Ghana’s agricultural needs.
He emphasised that successful international partnerships required sustained effort and noted ongoing engagements with Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture to advance mutual initiatives.
Founder and Leader of the National Liberation Congress (NLC), Stephen Atubiga, has expressed concern over the protracted conflict in Bawku in the Upper East Region.
Speaking in an interview on UTV, monitored by GhanaWeb on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Atubiga called on residents to embrace peace and unity, lamenting the region’s prolonged underdevelopment due to the unrest.
“We receive international calls, and I must say it is an indictment on us. It is embarrassing. I am telling you the seriousness of the Bawku conflict,” he said. “I wish I could change my name to Kwasi Boakye, an Asante name, because of the disgrace, what is in chieftaincy? It is worth it for anyone to die. How much is an acre of land in the township?
“There is nothing in Bawku, some residents are living in abject poverty, struggling to survive”, he noted.
Atubiga disclosed that he often uses his own funds to support families affected by the violence.
“You can ask my aides, I spend not less than GH¢5,000 a day to assist residents. I could have used that money for other purposes, like marrying a third or fourth wife,” he said with a mix of humour and frustration.
He also spoke about the emotional toll the conflict has taken on him.
“I have never celebrated my birthday,” he shared. “I called my father, who has been an MP before, he said, ‘My son, I am sleeping and it’s only 2PM’, the situation is very bad”, he added.
The Bawku conflict, rooted in deep-seated chieftaincy and ethnic tensions, continues to affect livelihoods and delay development in the area.
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The AU special envoy confering the award on Eric Opoku
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has been honoured with the ‘Honorary Ambassador of Agenda 2063’ title by the Office of the Special Envoy to the African Union.
This is in recognition of his outstanding leadership in agricultural transformation and commitment to advancing food security across Africa.
The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Accra, brought together representatives from the African Union’s Agenda 2063 Ambassador-General Assembly, members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, and senior government officials.
Delivering the keynote address, the Head of Delegation of the Office of the Special Envoy to the African Union praised Mr. Opoku for aligning Ghana’s agricultural policies with the vision of Agenda 2063, which envisions an Africa that is self-sufficient in food production and globally competitive in agriculture.
“Your Excellency, your leadership in the agricultural sector has not only empowered farmers and enhanced food systems, but it also speaks directly to the soul of Agenda 2063,” the Head of Delegation stated.
“You have turned fields into engines of economic growth and proven that food security is not just a dream but an achievable reality with the right vision and political will,” he said.
The delegation also presented Mr. Opoku with the Diplomatic Medal of Merit in Agricultural Transformation and Food Security, an award reserved for leaders whose work has significantly contributed to the continent’s sustainable development goals through agriculture.
Receiving the honours, Eric Opoku expressed gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to agricultural development as a tool for economic empowerment, rural development, and continental progress.
“This award is not just a personal honour, but a recognition of the collective effort of all Ghanaian farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders working tirelessly to transform our agriculture,” he said.
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A new actuarial model could help African insurers lead the next era of financial resilience, starting with Ghana.
Reinsurance rarely makes the headlines, but it plays a quiet, stabilizing role behind the scenes such as helping insurers pay claims after disasters, supporting public health schemes, and safeguarding national assets.
In Ghana, where insurance penetration remains under 2% of GDP and financial shocks like pandemics and floods regularly test the limits of local capacity, rethinking how insurers share risk is not just technical; it’s urgent.
In a new study, actuarial scientist Dr. Ernest Forson Aboagye presents a new model that reimagines how insurers determine the balance between retaining risk and transferring it through reinsurance. His solution is built for the complexity of emerging markets, where data can be sparse, losses are volatile, and every premium cedi counts.
Rethinking Risk Transfer in the Ghanaian Context
Traditionally, reinsurance modeling in academia and regulation has favored stop-loss (SL) contracts, a structure where insurers pass aggregate losses above a threshold to reinsurers. While this works well in controlled simulations, it often fails in real-world settings like Ghana’s, where inflation, exchange rate shocks, and climate volatility make loss forecasting difficult.
Dr. Aboagye’s model shifts toward excess-of-loss (EoL) contracts, which are sparsely used in practice, compared to SL contracts, but lacked a robust theoretical foundation. His contribution is a statistically rigorous, nonparametric approach to estimating the optimal “retention limit”, i.e., how much risk the insurer should keep before triggering reinsurance.
The model allows insurers to: use actual local claims data rather than imported assumptions; align with global capital adequacy regulations like Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall (ES); and adjust retention dynamically based on market conditions or contract design
Why EoL Is More Viable in Ghana and West Africa
In West African markets like Ghana’s, EoL contracts offer critical advantages over SL structures. First, they are more marketable to reinsurers, as they are based on individual claim limits rather than hard-to-estimate cumulative losses. This makes pricing more transparent and reduces uncertainty.
Second, premium costs are generally lower, as EoL does not require exhaustive aggregation of claims across a full policy period — a process that is difficult in markets where claims reporting and data infrastructure remain fragmented.
Moreover, in Ghana’s context, inconsistent claims timelines and delays in loss development often render SL assumptions unreliable. EoL, by contrast, allows for event-based protection as reinsurers can step in after a single large loss, even if other claims are pending or under investigation. This is crucial for insurers covering catastrophe, motor, or health risks, where shocks are frequent but hard to tally in real time.
Finally, the regulatory shift toward risk-based supervision favors models that can stress-test individual risk layers: something EoL structures accommodate naturally. All of these factors make EoL a more resilient, cost-effective, and regulation-friendly contract type for the region.
Why This Matters Post-COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in Ghana’s insurance ecosystem, especially for health and SME risk, where liquidity constraints and coverage gaps became acute. Although the industry recorded GH¢4.2 billion in gross written premiums in 2020, representing about 21% year-on-year growth according to the National Insurance Commission , growth slowed compared to earlier years, and pressures on capital reserves increased.
In response, Ghana’s NIC has accelerated its transition toward risk-based supervision, in line with global standards like Solvency II. Dr. Aboagye’s framework supports this shift by providing actuaries and regulators with a tool that is analytically sound, locally adaptable, and aligned with solvency reforms.
Who Benefits? Real-World Use Cases
This isn’t just theory. The model has practical implications across sectors:
• Agricultural Insurance: For insurers covering maize or cocoa farmers in the northern and other regions, the model supports rainfall-linked risk pooling and more accurate catastrophe pricing.
• Energy and Infrastructure: Ghana’s investments in renewables and oil infrastructure require reinsurance contracts tailored to project-phase risk, something this method enables.
• Microinsurance and Health: Products under Ghana’s NHIS or private health insurers need backstops for pandemic-scale claims. The model helps insurers simulate extreme events and set fairer terms with reinsurers.
• Property and Urban Flood Risk: In cities like Accra and Kumasi, insurers are increasingly exposed to climate-driven property damage. The model supports event-based coverage, allowing firms to design trigger thresholds for localized flooding or fire incidents, especially useful where urban planning gaps and drainage failures elevate loss unpredictability.
Ghana is home to strong reinsurers like Ghana Re and WAICA Re, and newer players such as ZEP-RE (PTA Re) and ARC Ltd are increasing their African footprint. For them, adopting flexible and data-informed treaty structures is not just prudent, but also a source of competitive edge. This reinsurance model provides the theoretical foundation for reinsurers seeking to price risk more precisely in emerging economies.
A Call for Ownership and Vision for Resilience
Crucially, this is not a “black box” algorithm. “It’s implementable using standard actuarial tools and open-source statistical software,” Dr. Aboagye says. “The goal is to put the power of modern risk design into the hands of African professionals.” This includes Ghanaian universities, where actuarial science programs are growing, and insurance companies seeking to train local talent in pricing and reinsurance analytics.
Rather than replicating imported models that assume complete data and perfect market stability, Dr. Aboagye argues for a context-aware reinsurance architecture. “Ghana has its own risk story,” he says. “Our models should reflect that.”
With partnerships between regulators, reinsurers, and academic researchers, Ghana could emerge as a leader in homegrown financial resilience strategies, not just reacting to disaster but proactively designing around it.
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Kimono outfits have evolved from traditional Japanese wear into a trendy and versatile fashion statement loved across the world. These stylish garments are perfect for women who want to add a touch of elegance, comfort, and uniqueness to their wardrobe. Whether it’s casual wear, office chic, or a touch of glam for a night out, kimono outfits can fit just about any occasion.
One of the most popular styles is the kimono jacket or cardigan, often worn over jeans, shorts, or a simple dress. These flowy outerwear pieces come in various lengths and prints from bold African patterns like Ankara to delicate florals and silky solids. They are perfect for layering, adding color and flair to an otherwise plain outfit.
Ankara kimono sets are a trendy option, combining a matching kimono with trousers, shorts, or a fitted dress. This style is ideal for both casual and semi-formal events. The vibrant Ankara prints make these outfits pop, offering a perfect balance of culture and contemporary fashion.
For office or corporate events, structured kimono dresses offer a formal twist. These pieces often have tailored sleeves, belts to cinch the waist, and modest hemlines, giving a polished yet fashionable look suitable for professional settings.
On the glam side, floor-length silk or satin kimonos are perfect for evening events, weddings, or elegant dinners. Paired with heels and bold accessories, these styles create a dramatic and luxurious appearance.
Whether you prefer bold prints or soft neutrals, kimono outfits are all about expression, comfort, and versatility. With the right styling, they can be dressed up or down, making them a must-have in every modern woman’s wardrobe.
The donation, spearheaded by President John Dramani Mahama, marks a rare and symbolic show of African solidarity in a conflict where most nations on the continent have historically maintained a cautious or neutral stance.
The donations which include chocolate and other locally produced items were provided under the renowned Golden Tree brand and the country’s rich cocoa industry
President Mahama described the gesture as both a symbol of solidarity and a means of practical support for Palestinian families affected by the ongoing conflict.
“This donation emphasizes Ghana’s commitment to global peace and compassion,” Mahama said, adding that Cocoa, being one of Ghana’s most valuable natural resources, represents resilience, generosity, and economic livelihood for millions of Ghanaian farmers.
The president added that Ghana’s position on the conflict remains rooted in international law, reiterating support for a negotiated two-state solution.
“Ghana supports a peaceful, negotiated two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, in line with international law and United Nations resolutions,” he said.
The donation follows Ghana’s recall of its ambassador to Israel in response to the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. Although Ghana maintains diplomatic ties with both sides and recognizes the Palestinian state, President Mahama appealed to Israeli authorities to open humanitarian corridors into Gaza, allowing critical aid to reach civilians.
“The time has come for diplomacy and dialogue—not destruction,” Mahama added.
The Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana, Abdalfatah Ahmed Khalil Alsattari, accepted the donation on behalf of the Palestinian people, extending gratitude to the government and citizens of Ghana.
The cocoa-based relief items aim to address hunger and food insecurity among displaced families in Gaza.
Hunger in Gaza has reached critical levels, with ongoing conflict and blockades severely limiting access to food, water, and essential supplies.
Thousands of families have been displaced, and many now rely entirely on humanitarian aid to survive. Malnutrition rates are rising, particularly among children, as food systems collapse under sustained bombardment and restricted movement.
Analysts suggest that this move may signal a growing willingness among African nations to take more defined stances on international conflicts, particularly those raising humanitarian and moral concerns.
Mahama thanked all contributors to the initiative, assuring the Palestinian people that “Ghana stands with them in their quest for peace and justice.”
A long-standing chieftaincy dispute in Abodom in the Agona West Municipality of the Central Region turned deadly as clashes between rival factions reportedly left three people dead and several others injured.
According to local sources, the violence erupted following renewed tensions over the legitimacy of a recently enstooled chief.
Details remain sketchy, but eyewitnesses say gunshots were fired during the confrontation, leading to chaos and panic among residents.
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Former President Nana Akufo Addo has promised to extend the needed support to the children of the late Highlife Musician Daddy Lumba.
He noted that this is part of the measures to show appreciation to the musician.
The Former President said this when he visited the family to extend his sympathy.
Nana Akufo-Addo insisted that the late Highlife Musician Daddy Lumba is indeed among the greats in the Music industry that the country has produced.
“Indeed, Daddy Lumba goes into the History books for Highlife greats that the country has produced, like King Bruce, Jerry Hanson and E.T. Mensah.
“He is indeed part of them. And to his children, the assurance is that they will not be orphans. We will all support them,” the former president said.
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Former President Akufo-Addo (L) was seen tearing up after paying tribute to late Daddy Lumba (R)
A video of former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has surfaced on the internet where he was captured shedding tears following the demise of Ghana’s Highlife legend, Daddy Lumba.
On August 1, 2025, Akufo-Addo, accompanied by some key players in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), paid a visit to the family of the late Lumba.
In the video making waves on social media, Akufo-Addo, dressed in an all black suit, was seen sitting in a sober mood.
The former president, a great fan of the late musician, was seen teared up, as a linguist informed the late Lumba’s family, the reason why Akufo-Addo was present in their home.
In the video, the linguist who spoke on behalf of the former president shared how Lumba played a pivotal role in Akufo-Addo’s victory in the December 2016 election.
The late Daddy Lumba, in the 2016 election, released a campaign song titled “Nana Winner” for the NPP.
The track, which became a monster hit, played a role in Akufo-Addo’s victory and also served as one of the party’s much-anticipated campaign.
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Some rubber farmers in the Nzema enclave, have called on the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) to license and regulate activities of stakeholders in the rubber production value chain to help protect the interest of all players particularly farmers, traders, and aggregators.
Yirenkyi Ansah, who spoke to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on behalf of his colleague farmers, said some local rubber processing factories had taken advantage of the unregulated sector to pay unfair prices for raw materials supplied to them.
He said the situation was having a negative impact on their livelihoods, making some of them to sell off their farms to illegal miners.
“Most rubber processing factories in Ghana now are without their own plantation or with plantations that cannot feed even a quarter of their factory’s capacity, so they mostly depend on farmers for direct supply or through traders and aggregators.
“However, these processors are unwilling to offer reasonable prices that can take care of the cost components of the plantation, making the rubber trading business among local processors unprofitable,” he stated.
He also mentioned other challenges like the delay in payment by local processors for supply made to them, and the inadequate capacity to process the raw materials.
He said: “One of the reasons why we prefer to trade with exporters of raw rubber rather than supplying to local processors is a lack of cooperation and compromise between us and them, and they have turned deaf ears to our genuine concerns.”
The farmers, therefore, called on the TCDA and other relevant authorities to take steps to regularise the rubber production sector to benefit every stakeholder in the value chain and help grow the industry.
“We are calling on the Tree Crop Development Authority to take careful steps to license and regulate the rubber industry to protect all actors including farmers and traders whose activities impact the economic life of the rural communities and directly affect production,” they added.
Speaking in a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Peters disclosed that he truly became an adult after the realisation and forgiving his dad in 2014/2015.
Renowned Nigerian music video director Clarence Peters has shared that he forgave his father, legendary musician Shina Peters, even before they ever spoke about their past—after coming to the realization that he had repeated every mistake his father once made.
The recent imposition of a 15% tariff on Ghanaian goods by the United States has sparked backlash, with Afoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah accusing the Mahama administration of failing to prevent the trade penalty as reported by Myjoyonline.
Speaking in an interview with JoyNews on August 1, Oppong Nkrumah expressed disappointment over the lack of proactive engagement that could have shielded Ghana from the tariff.
“It’s disappointing that despite all the signs being on the wall, we have ended up here where we now have a 15% tariff on Ghanaian exports to the U.S. market,” he said.
The tariff, effective from August 1, 2025, is part of a broader initiative under an Executive Order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at addressing trade imbalances and reciprocal market access issues.
The tariff impacts several countries, including Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cameroon.
Oppong Nkrumah, also the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, warned that the tariff would not only strain trade relations but also pose a severe threat to jobs and livelihoods in Ghana.
He emphasized the potential “value chain effect” of the new duties, which could lead to a reduction in productivity and job losses, especially in sectors reliant on exports like cocoa, textiles, and agricultural products.
With Ghana’s export market already facing challenges, the introduction of this tariff is expected to erode the competitiveness of key products, potentially leading to reduced demand from U.S. buyers and significant economic consequences for thousands of workers.
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Ankara fashion is one of the most popular styles in Africa. It is loved for its bright colors, bold prints, and cultural meaning. Today, many women wear Ankara outfits to weddings, parties, and church. Two common styles in Ankara fashion are gowns and skirt-and-blouse combinations.
Ankara Gowns
Ankara gowns are long and elegant. Some are designed with off-shoulder cuts, while others have long or puffed sleeves. Many women love mermaid-style gowns because they fit well and make them look classy. Some Ankara gowns also mix with lace or net fabric. This gives the gown a modern and stylish look. Ankara gowns are perfect for Asoebi occasions, where groups of people wear the same fabric in different styles.
Skirt and Blouse Styles
The skirt and blouse style is another beautiful way to wear Ankara. The blouse can be simple or designed with ruffles, peplum, or stylish sleeves. The skirt can be straight, flared, or even layered. This style is great for both young and older women. It is also easy to wear for many types of events.
Asoebi Fashion
Asoebi is a tradition where family and friends wear matching fabric for events. With Ankara, people create their own designs using the same fabric. Some add beads, sequins, or stones to make the outfit stand out. This makes the celebration colorful and unique.
In summary, Ankara gowns and skirt-and-blouse styles are perfect for any special event. They are beautiful, colorful, and full of culture. Every woman can look stylish and feel proud in Ankara fashion.
The monarch recounted a bitter episode involving a chieftaincy dispute in Agona, which escalated into a legal battle initiated by Lawyer Adusei against the reigning queen mother.
The conflict arose after the late chief, Nana Kwame Boakye, handed over the queen mother’s stool to the sister of Senkyire as a token of appreciation.
Her legitimacy was later contested following Nana Boakye’s death.
Otumfuo recalled stepping in to resolve the matter early in his reign by asking that the court case be withdrawn.
“When I ascended the Golden Stool, I ordered that they take the case out of court, which both parties complied with,” he stated.
The council eventually ruled that the queen mother was not of royal lineage, in an attempt to honour Yaw Marfo for his role in exposing the truth, the Asantehene offered him the Agona chieftaincy, which he declined due to health reasons.
He instead nominated Kwame Darkwa, whose candidacy was contested by supporters of another claimant, Berko.
A final decision saw Berko enstooled following a majority vote by kingmakers.
The situation worsened when a royal based in London challenged the Asantehene’s authority in court, leading Otumfuo to remark, “Of all people, the descendants of Komfo Anokye are the least I expected this from.”
The Amoampong deity was reportedly withheld from the newly installed chief by the Agona royals.
Mona Gucci (L) has been fined for making some defamatory comments against Yvonne Nelson (R)
An Accra High Court has fined Ghanaian media personality Mona Gucci GH¢ 340,000 for spewing some derogatory comments about actress Yvonne Nelson.
It would be recalled that on May 26, 2020, the media personality, during a discussion on Neat FM, referred to Yvonne Nelson as a “slay queen”, adding that the actress’ lavish lifestyle was sponsored by persons behind the scenes.
In a recent development, an Accra High Court on Wednesday, May 30, 2025, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay ruled in favour of the actress.
Per the court’s ruling, Mona Gucci is obligated to retract her statement and apologise to Yvonne Nelson on the same media platform where she had earlier said them.
Mona Gucci has also been ordered by the court to pay Yvonne Nelson a sum of GH¢ 250,000 as general damages, exemplary damages of GH¢ 50,000, and GH¢ 40,000 for legal fees.
According to reports, copies of the ruling shall be available for parties on the 8th day of August, 2025.
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Accra, Aug 02, GNA – Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, has called for urgent structural reforms to unlock the full potential of African women in agribusiness, trade, and development.
Highlighting land ownership as a persistent barrier at the 2025 Pan-African Women’s Day Commemoration, which fell on 31st July 2025, Dr Agyeman-Rawlings, also a Member of Ghana’s Delegation to the Pan African Parliament, noted that although women do much of the work in agriculture, they often could not own land, and therefore could not use it as collateral for loans.
“Ironically, studies show women are more reliable in loan repayments, yet they face the greatest barriers to accessing credit,” she said.
On cross-border trade, where women comprise about 90 per cent of participants, Dr Agyeman-Rawlings proposed the introduction of female customs and immigration officers at all border posts to provide both practical support and protection to women traders.
Touching on the issue of reparations, she urged a shift in perspective.
“We must view the transatlantic slave trade as a conquest, millions were taken as prisoners of war,” she stated
“Reparations should come in tangible forms such as infrastructure, technology, and energy investments that support African development.”
Dr Agyeman-Rawlings also put forward two key recommendations for promoting women’s empowerment.
These are: “the Visibility of Women Leaders in the Pan-African Parliament,” on which she proposed the creation of short video profiles of the diverse and accomplished women in the Pan-African Parliament, and showcasing their achievements to inspire young girls across the continent.
“If they can see it, they can aspire to it,” she said, stressing the importance of representation in shaping ambition and possibility.
She also proposed “supporting cooperatives,” where she cautioned against urging women to abandon traditional cooperative systems, which often function more organically and efficiently than formal structures. Instead, she advocated for financial institutions to redesign their models around these organic, community-based systems that already drive local economies.
She concluded with a call to value women’s unpaid labour across the continent, stressing, “we must put a financial value on the unpaid labour of women on the continent in order to make sure that more women are empowered.”
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The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Joint Task Force in Bawku has launched a major intelligence-led cordon and search operation aimed at flushing out armed bandits and retrieving illegal weapons in the conflict-hit municipality.
The operation, which took place on Friday, August 1, was led by Taskforce Commander Colonel Rosslyn Foli Atiogbe, alongside Lieutenant Colonel Kakra Sasu-Antwi, Commander Rear of the 11 Mechanized Battalion, and other senior officers.
According to the military, the operation was carefully coordinated based on actionable intelligence targeting suspected hideouts of criminal elements believed to be behind recent violence in the area.
This latest action comes in response to the renewed escalation of conflict in Bawku, which recently resulted in the tragic killing of three Senior High School students. In the wake of these killings, the Ghana Armed Forces have significantly increased their presence in the Bawku general area in a bid to restore order and safeguard civilians.
More than 200 military personnel have been deployed within the Bawku municipality, with an additional 200 troops strategically stationed across the Upper East Region to strengthen security and intensify patrols.
During a working visit to the area on July 30, 2025, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, commended the troops for their professionalism and commitment to peace enforcement.
He reiterated the Military High Command’s unwavering support for the operation and affirmed that every necessary step will be taken to ensure lasting peace in Bawku and its surrounding areas.
“We will not leave any stone unturned in our efforts to restore calm. The safety and security of the people in Bawku and the Upper East Region remain a top priority,” Major General Gbetanu stated.
General Gbetanu assured the public that the ongoing operations will be conducted with strict adherence to human rights protocols and has called on troops to be professional in the discharge of their duties.
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The CAF license A holder is been appointed assistant coach of Kenya Premier League giant’s Gor Mahia FC. The contract longevity is two years after both parties agreed on.
He will be working with compatriot Charles Kwabla Akonnor, who is the head coach.
Following his appointment, he took to his Facebook page to confirm his new role and chapter opened.
“We give thanks and praise” New chapter has been open now and we are not looking back …..#beyourself#bkm# nyame dadaw naaaaaaaaa…
Kobi-Mensah has vast experience coaching the Ghana Black Meteors as deputy, Karela United FC, Sekondi Hasaacas FC and Bechem United FC.
Former Bechem United FC and Accra Great Olympics boss, Bismark Kobi-Mensah express delight after securing a new coaching job in Kenya.
The CAF license A holder is been appointed assistant coach of Kenya Premier League giant’s Gor Mahia FC. The contract longevity is two years after both parties agreed on.
He will be working with compatriot Charles Kwabla Akonnor, who is the head coach.
Following his appointment, he took to his Facebook page to confirm his new role and chapter opened.
“We give thanks and praise” New chapter has been open now and we are not looking back …..#beyourself#bkm# nyame dadaw naaaaaaaaa…
Kobi-Mensah has vast experience coaching the Ghana Black Meteors as deputy, Karela United FC, Sekondi Hasaacas FC and Bechem United FC.
An incident involving a head porter, commonly known as ‘Kayayo’, and a kenkey vendor ended on a heartwarming note after a bystander intervened to de-escalate tensions.
According to a viral video on X, the Kayayo accidentally spilled a bowl of okro soup belonging to the kenkey seller while navigating the busy roadside area.
The vendor, visibly upset, demanded that the Kayayo pay for the entire meal, including the spilled soup an amount the young porter could not afford.
The situation attracted the attention of nearby onlookers as the distressed Kayayo struggled to explain and apologise.
Tensions rose as the vendor insisted on full payment.
However, calm was restored when a kind-hearted woman who had been observing the situation stepped in and offered to pay the full amount on behalf of the Kayayo.
Her gesture brought relief to both parties and drew praise from the gathered crowd.
“I couldn’t just stand by and watch her suffer over something that was clearly an accident. We all need help sometimes”, she said.
The incident, though minor, highlighted the daily challenges faced by Kayayei in the city and served as a reminder of the impact of simple acts of kindness in easing hardship.
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A heartwarming incident unfolded on the street when a Kayayei accidentally spilled a kenkey seller’s okro soup. The kenkey vendor demanded payment for the entire meal, including the spilled soup, an amount the Kayayei struggled to afford.
The situation, which drew the attention… pic.twitter.com/akdTzMVAm9
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IVD was reportedly arrested and detained on Friday by the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions while on his way to Qatar ahead of his wedding with controversial self acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO.
Celebrity auto dealer Ikechukwu Ogbonna, popularly known as IVD, has reportedly been arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
Dr. Frank Amoakohene says no directive has been issued to withdraw military and police personnel from Asanko Mines, urging calm in Tontokrom.
Amid rising tensions in Tontokrom, Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has dismissed reports circulating on social media that he promised the withdrawal of military and police personnel from the Asanko Mining concession in the Amansie South District.
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By Iddi Yire
Accra, Aug 02, GNA – Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Member of Parliament (MP) for Klottey-Korle, has strongly condemned the fatal stabbing incident that occurred at the Kinbu Senior High School (SHS) in Accra.
“I am deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic incident that occurred on Thursday, 31st July 2025, at Kinbu Senior High School, which resulted in the fatal and senseless stabbing and loss of a young student,” she stated in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency.
“I strongly condemn this act of violence and I am calling for a swift and thorough investigation by the relevant authorities to ensure that justice is served.
“Violence has no place in our schools! Our children must feel safe in their learning environments,” the MP stated.
She said that tragedy must be a wake-up call for all stakeholders in the education and security sectors to reassess the safety protocols within schools and take immediate steps to prevent such incidents from recurring.
“My thoughts are with the bereaved family, the students, faculty, and the entire Kinbu SHS community during this period of grief.”
She said as the Member of Parliament for the Constituency, she was committed to working with the Ghana Education Service, school authorities, community leaders, and security agencies to enhance safety and mental health support within schools across the constituency.
GNA
Edited by Lydia Kukua Asamoah
Private legal practitioner and law lecturer, Justice Abdulai, has called for the establishment of dedicated media courts in every region of Ghana to address the increasing number of violations and attacks against journalists.
His call comes amid widespread national outrage following a string of recent police and military brutalities, particularly the assault of a journalist and a civilian during the controversial demolition of the McDan warehouse at Spintex on July 30, 2025.
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, August 2, Justice Abdulai described the persistent attacks on media practitioners as a threat to press freedom and democratic accountability. He stressed that the current response mechanisms, often limited to press statements and internal investigations, are insufficient to ensure justice and deterrence.
To address the problem more systematically, he proposed the creation of “media courts,” specialised courts focused exclusively on handling civil and criminal infractions involving journalists.
He suggests that lawyer-journalist networks or legal support coalitions be formed to support victims and strengthen legal advocacy in media protection.
“My call to stem this tide will be to establish a dedicated court to deal with infractions of journalists. I probably will call it a media court. In every region, we should have one media court to deal purely and solely with infractions of the media, whether in the form of a civil action or criminal action.
“I believe it will serve a very useful purpose and work towards resolving this matter. In fact, I believe that will be the best way of resolving this whole issue, and of course, we should have dedicated prosecutors.
“I am sure that if we are to go deeper into this, we may even have lawyer-journalist associations, whether within the media space or other lawyers who may be willing to lend their support to these matters,” he stated.
Attacks on journalists premeditated, serious action needed – GJA
By Emelia B. Addae
Nkawkaw (E/R), Aug. 02, GNA – The Eastern Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has engaged stakeholders in food service establishment particularly bakers, on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), product registration and licensing requirements, at Nkawkaw in the Kwahu West Municipality.
Madam Anita Owusu-Kuffour, the Eastern Regional Head of the Food and Drugs Authority said the engagement aimed to promote food safety as part of the ‘Buy Ghana Love Ghana Campaign’.
She said the Campaign, encouraged Ghanaians to prioritise made in Ghana goods by increasing awareness of their quality, affordability, and benefits to the local economy.
She urged owners of the food service establishment to work with improved standards to meet the necessary criterion, to be competitive on the world market.
During a stakeholder’s engagement at Nkawkaw, a prime location for bakery products, Madam Owusu-Kuffour said the training programme was to also ensure that participants complied with the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) Section 97: (1) and (4).
She said the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) Section 97: (1) states that, A person shall not manufacture, import, export, distribute, or sell or supply food or expose food for sale, unless they had been registered with the Authority.
Again, “Section 97 (4) also states that, Authority shall register the food if it is satisfied that the food complies with the prescribed standards, and the manufacturing operations for the food complies with the prescribed current codes of good manufacturing practices,” she said.
Madam Owusu-Kuffour said such education would be extended to the rest of the districts and municipalities, to help increase the number of registered facilities in the region.
Mr Joseph Gyau Yeboah, the Principal Regulatory Officer, FDA Enforcement Unit in Koforidua, sensitised participants on licensing facilities.
He said the licensing guidelines involved an application letter, business certificate, health certificate for workers, facility licensing fees as per the free schedule, and Good Management Practices (GMP) inspection.
He said the inspection of Good Management Practices would be conducted at the facilities to optimise productivity and foster positive workplace culture.
The practices include the provision of a toilet facility, handwashing facility, working gear, head gear, proper packaging among others.
The training programme was organised together with the Environmental Health Unit at Nkawkaw.
Madam Hannah Asiedu, a baker thanked the FDA and appealed for a periodic training programme on issues of such.
GNA
Edited by D. I. Laary / Christabel Addo
Akufo-Addo (L) says he would be pained if excluded from Daddy Lumba’s burial arrangement
Ghana’s former President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has pleaded with the family of the late Daddy Lumba to include him in the burial preparations of the musician.
The president, who paid a visit to the family of the late musician on August 1, 2025, noted that the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, played an instrumental role in his 2016 election victory; therefore, he would be glad to support the burial preparations.
Akufo-Addo, during his speech, eulogised the late Daddy Lumba, adding that he would be pained if the family did not involve him in the musician’s funeral arrangements.
“If history is written in some years to come, there is no way Lumba’s name will be omitted. I came here to sympathise with you. I want you all to know that I am grateful for what he did for me.
“I want to support you with the preparation so he will have a befitting burial. I will be pained if I am excluded from the burial preparation. I want you to know that I am also a human being and I am grateful for what he did for me,” he said.
Akufo-Addo added, “He did something magnificent for me, and I am grateful for that. Because of the song he composed in my name, generations will forever sing the song even when we are all dead. Because of Daddy Lumba, my name will never be forgotten,” he added.
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🎙️ Daddy Lumba helped me gain the support of Ghanaians. I would be deeply pained to be excluded from the arrangements and plans to give him a befitting burial and show my support – Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo#TV3GH pic.twitter.com/fMbcbHHicS
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The late Seidu Bakari is the brother of Bono East Regional Chairman of the NPP
A tragic incident unfolded in Techiman on Thursday night, July 31, 2925, when police officers allegedly raided the private residence of the Bono East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ibrahim Baba Bukari, resulting in the death of his younger brother.
According to reports, Seidu Bakari, aged 36, was shot and killed during the raid, which occurred around 10:00 p.m. at Chairman Bukari’s home.
The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, and the police have not yet provided an official explanation for the operation.
Chairman Ibrahim Baba Bukari confirmed the incident in an interview, stating that Seidu Bakari was inside the house with two other people when the police stormed the premises.
He claims his brother was shot without any provocation.
“This was an unprovoked attack. Seidu was in the house with two others when the police came. I still don’t understand why they would carry out such an operation at my residence,” Chairman Bukari said.
The Bono East NPP Chairman suspects the raid was politically motivated and believes he may have been the actual target. He expressed deep fears for his own safety following the incident.
“I strongly suspect foul play and political machinations behind this. I fear for my life because if they can do this to my brother inside my own house, then my life is equally in danger,” he added.
Family members and residents have called on the Ghana Police Service to provide immediate clarity on the reasons for the raid and the fatal shooting.
The police are yet to comment publicly on the incident or respond to the allegations made by the Regional Chairman.
The body of Seidu Bakari has since been deposited at the morgue as investigations continue.
Residents of the area have also expressed shock at the news, demanding that authorities come clear on the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.
The family is also demanding a thorough and independent investigation into the shooting and has called on the Inspector General of Police and other relevant authorities to ensure that justice is served.
Meanwhile, the police have yet to release an official statement detailing the circumstances of the operation or the justification for the use of lethal force.
The incident has sparked widespread concern among residents and party supporters in the Bono East Region, with calls mounting for transparency and accountability in the handling of the case.
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A photo of the defunct uniBank building
Private legal practitioner, Kwame Boafo Akufo, has challenged the financial rationale behind the collapse of uniBank, describing the figures presented by authorities as inaccurate, unaudited, and legally problematic.
His remarks follow the Attorney-General’s decision on July 22 to file a nolle prosequi in the criminal case involving former finance minister, Dr Kwabena Duffuor and seven others.
The accused had faced charges related to the 2018 collapse of uniBank, including theft and money laundering. The case, The Republic v. Kwabena Duffuor & 7 Others (CR/0248/2020), was part of Ghana’s high-profile financial sector clean-up exercise.
However, the Attorney-General’s office, through Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, announced the discontinuation of the case due to what it described as “significant recoveries” of state funds—reportedly reaching a 60% threshold.
In an interview on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey on Thursday, July 31, Akufo questioned the integrity of the figures used to justify uniBank’s license revocation, particularly the alleged GH¢ 5.3 billion liability attributed to shareholders and related parties.
“That figure was never validated,” Akufo stated. “From the outset, the receiver was clear that the figure of GH¢5.7 billion was not a validated figure. It had not been audited in accordance with international standards, so that figure is not a statement of fact — it was a notion that was put out there.”
He argued that, over time, the alleged liability was significantly reduced through court proceedings and reconciliation exercises – from GH¢5.7 billion to GH¢2.8 billion, and further down to GH¢2 2 billion.
Of that revised amount, he explained, GH¢824 million was tied to properties held in trust for the bank, while GH¢1.2 billion was owed by third-party debtors. He also noted that the government itself owed uniBank GH¢2.9 billion through Treasury bills, unpaid interest, and ESLA bond arrears.
“At the heart of this dispute is a miscalculation and misdistribution of liability, which was based on inaccurate figures,” he asserted.
Meanwhile, the Minority in Parliament has criticized the Attorney-General’s decision to withdraw the charges, demanding a comprehensive explanation and warning of possible legal action.
They argue that the discontinuation undermines accountability for the financial crisis that led to the collapse of several indigenous banks and cost taxpayers billions of cedis.
Moussa Mara a former prime minister of Mali
A former prime minister of Mali, which is now under military rule, has been charged with undermining the credibility of the state over comments on social media.
Following a prison visit in July to see detained opposition figures, Moussa Mara declared on X his “unwavering solidarity with prisoners of conscience.”
Mara, who served as prime minister for nine months a decade ago, has been a recent outspoken critic of the military government.
The junta, in power since coups in 2020 and 2021, dissolved all political parties in May following rare anti-government protests.
On Thursday, Mara was detained and questioned for a second time by the national cybercrime unit regarding his July 4th post.
In the post, the ex-prime minister said his regular visits to see those detained were to make sure that “the flame of hope never fades in them”.
“As long as the night lasts, the sun will inevitably rise! And we will fight by all means to make that happen, and as soon as possible!” he added.
The prosecutor at the cybercrime unit said that talking about “prisoners of conscience” and saying he wanted to fight for them constituted an offence, Radio France Internationale reports.
On Friday, along with the accusation of undermining the credibility of the state, he was also charged with opposing legitimate authority and inciting public disorder.
He is due to stand trial on 29 September.
A month ago, military leader Gen Assimi Goïta was granted a five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, which is renewable without elections.
The 41-year-old, who seized power twice, was named transitional president after the 2021 coup.
At the time, he promised to hold elections the following year – but has since reneged, in a blow to efforts to restore multi-party rule in the West African state.
Moussa Mara has become increasingly critical of Mali’s military junta since political parties were dissolved in May
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has hit the ground running with its campaign in Akwatia in the Eastern Region.
The campaign led by the party’s candidate, Solomon Kwame Asumadu, has party leadership backing him.
General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Kodua, is in the constituency where they are meeting constituents to provide them with reasons why they need to maintain the New Patriotic Party.
Ankara dresses have emerged as a global fashion phenomenon, adorning the wardrobes of trendsetters across continents. At the heart of this vibrant fashion movement lies Ankara fabric—also known as African wax print—a textile renowned for its bold patterns, radiant colors, and cultural significance. Once reserved primarily for traditional occasions, Ankara has evolved into a powerful symbol of identity, creativity, and style.
The true beauty of Ankara lies in its versatility. The fabric is available in a wide variety of patterns—from intricate tribal motifs to modern, abstract designs—that lend themselves well to an equally diverse range of dress styles. Whether it’s a flirty skater dress for brunch, a sleek mermaid gown for a formal evening, or a breezy maxi dress for summer outings, Ankara is as adaptable as it is eye-catching.
“Ankara is more than just fashion—it’s a storytelling fabric that wraps history and modernity into one statement piece,” says Nigerian fashion designer Tolu Alabi.
Indeed, the fabric serves as a canvas where designers fuse heritage with innovation. Modern Ankara dresses now feature asymmetrical cuts, dramatic sleeves, layered ruffles, and minimalist silhouettes. These progressive designs are not only stylish but also redefine how African prints are perceived on the global stage.
Bold Prints for Bold Statements
One of Ankara’s most defining traits is its bold, unapologetic color palette. The vivid hues and elaborate prints command attention, allowing wearers to express themselves without saying a word. From geometric lines that symbolize unity to florals that convey femininity and rebirth, each pattern holds meaning and invites interpretation.
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A Global Movement Rooted in Africa
The global rise of Ankara can be attributed in part to African designers who are taking center stage in international fashion circles. Labels and influencers alike are incorporating Ankara into everything from high fashion runways to streetwear capsules. Cross-cultural collaborations, especially those mixing Ankara with denim, lace, or even leather, have further expanded its reach and appeal.
