Ghana champions locally led climate adaptation at UNGA80

Ghana’s Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, delivered a powerful and forward-looking address at the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) Leaders’ Dialogue on the theme “Shaping Resilient Futures”, held during the...

Civil society initiative fights for equal education opportunities in Togo

In Togo, a national initiative built on civic solidarity helps relieve parents’ yearly back-to-school expenses. Education is free and compulsory throughout the country, with a population of over 9.5 million. Following a two-month break (from...

Philippines signs pacts with Hungary, Togo at UN summit

The Philippines has signed separate memoranda of understanding (MOU) with the governments of Hungary on climate change and Togo on political consultations on the sidelines of the 80th United States General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United...

Togolese-American Soldier learns skills to help home country

FORT HOOD, Texas — Kossivi Kokou kicks a soccer ball on a neatly mowed field in the thick Texas heat. Wearing a new green soccer jersey, he shoots at a steel-framed net, luxuries he once only dreamed of having as a child. He has earned a spot on...

 Nigerian Child Rights Act: FG Pledges to Work with Stakeholders Once Review Concluded

•As Tinubu, Hanatu, Sanwo-Olu, others hail Kanyeyachukwu artistic capabilities •Foundation seeks training of more professionals, funds to support families with autistic children Oluchi Chibuzor The federal government has said it will work with...

Togo Sustains Strong Economic Recovery Despite Regional Headwinds

(Togo First) - • Togo's economy rebounds strongly from COVID with steady 6.5% growth in 2024, reaching a historic 6,458 billion FCFA GDP milestone • Country outpaces WAEMU average of 5.5% while maintaining inflation control at 2.3%, preserving...

Ogunlesi hails FG’s reforms, says Nigeria ripe for global investment

Global investor and Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Adebayo Ogunlesi, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as a firm foundation for renewed international investment in Nigeria....

Togo Highlights Role of Intellectual Property in Driving Growth

Highlights Togo marked African Technology and Intellectual Property Day, joining other OAPI member states in celebrating innovation. Minister of Industry stressed IP as a driver of growth and industrial transformation, urging African nations to...

Ghana spent nearly $11 Million on imported water in 2023 – NPA CEO raises alarm over Galamsey impact

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Lawyer Edudzi Tamakloe, has revealed that Ghana spent almost $11 million on importing potable water in 2023 a situation he described as deeply alarming and symptomatic...

Ogunlesi Backs Tinubu’s Reforms as Adedeji Highlights Export-led Growth Path

Kayode Tokede Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Adebayo Ogunlesi has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as a solid foundation for renewed international investment in the...

Dr. Elikplim Apetorgbor: Volta – Ghana’s new agribusiness frontier

The Volta Region stands at a defining moment in its development journey. Blessed with fertile lands, diverse agro-ecological zones, abundant water resources, and proximity to both domestic and regional markets, Volta has every ingredient to become...

From Gatwick to Lagos: Billionaire Bayo Ogunlesi set to invest in Nigeria’s ports

Adebayo Ogunlesi, a Nigerian billionaire, has unveiled plans to invest in Nigerian port infrastructure Ogunlesi, who acquired three UK airports, disclosed his plans after he met with President Bola Tinubu The versatile investor disclosed that his...

WCO Supports the WCA Region for Effective and Integrated Implementation of AfCFTA Rules of Origin

The regional awareness workshop on Rules of Origin under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) took place from 24 to 26 September 2025 in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. The event was organized by the Brazzaville Regional Training...

Can we drink gold? - Catholic Bishop fumes over galamsey's environmental impact

Emeritus Bishop of the Konongo-Mampong Diocese of the Catholic Church, Most Reverend Joseph Osei-Bonsu, has issued a warning about the catastrophic effects of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday,...

Sustainability “not just financial”: Caritas Africa Official Calls for Spiritual Growth at Lusophone Forum

It aimed to foster the role of the Church promoting the right to life, sanitation, a healthy environment, solidarity economy, protection, housing, healthcare, education, food security, and active citizenship. The Kenyan Caritas official lauded the...

A quiet crisis: Bawku, smuggling, and the extremist war next door

By Gideon SARPONG Under the relentless blaze of a September sun in 2021, amid the chaotic symphony of cranes and cargo at Ghana’s Tema Port, what began as a mundane customs check unraveled into a spine-tingling exposé of hidden dangers. Inside a...

Togo Joins Africa-Caribbean Push for Reparations at Addis Ababa Summit

(Togo First) - KEY HIGHLIGHTS: • Reparations leadership as Togo spearheads AU classification of slavery and colonization as crimes against humanity • Economic diversification targets Caribbean trade expansion, renewable energy investment, and...

Ghana’s quiet crisis: Bawku, smuggling, and the extremist war next door

Under the relentless blaze of a September sun in 2021, amid the chaotic symphony of cranes and cargo at Ghana’s Tema Port, what began as a mundane customs check unravelled into a spine-tingling exposé of hidden dangers. Inside a 40-foot shipping...

FCWC, partners launch WASOP-Pillar.

The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), in collaboration with its national and international partners, has launched the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP)-Pillar. The launch held at the Tema Canoe Beach...

African Solidarity Fund Partners With Denmark to Finance Sustainable Development Projects

(Togo First) - • African Solidarity Fund and Danish Export Investment Fund sign framework agreement to co-finance sustainable development projects across Africa • Partnership targets renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, water management,...