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  Ghana has taken another bold step toward promoting its rich cultural heritage and boosting the tourism sector with the introduction of Culture Week 2026 , a nationwide initiative designed to celebrate the country’s traditions, arts, and history. The program, spearheaded by the Ghana Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Ghana) , aims to position Ghana as a leading cultural destination in Africa while also encouraging Ghanaians to reconnect with their roots. Celebrating Ghana’s Cultural Identity Culture Week 2026 will showcase the diversity of Ghana’s traditions through a series of activities including traditional music performances, food exhibitions, fashion displays, storytelling sessions, and cultural parades. Communities across the country are expected to participate by highlighting their unique customs, languages, and heritage. According to the Ghana Tourism Authority , the initiative is not only about celebration but also abo...

  Ken Ofori-Atta Lawyers representing former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta say he is pursuing permanent residency in the United States rather than returning to Ghana, where he faces multiple corruption charges . According to his lawyer, Enayat Qasimi , Ofori-Atta fears he would not receive a fair trial if he returns to Ghana. Speaking to Semafor , Qasimi said his client has a “pathway to residency” in the United States and intends to pursue it. The former finance minister is currently being held in a U.S. immigration detention facility in Virginia after he was arrested by officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in January for overstaying his visa. Immigration Case in the U.S. Ofori-Atta first appeared before the Annandale Immigration Court earlier this year during a virtual hearing overseen by immigration judge David Gardey . The hearing focused on a bond review and the initial stage of his immigration case. During the proceedings, Ofori-Atta appeared ...

Felix Kwakye Ofosu The government has formally defended President John Dramani Mahama ’s decision to travel to South Korea aboard a private jet owned by his brother, explaining that the state only paid for fuel and landing fees while avoiding the high costs associated with chartering another aircraft. According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu , the government acted on advice from the Ghana Air Force , which reported that the official presidential aircraft — a Dassault Falcon 900EX — had been experiencing frequent breakdowns and reliability issues. The minister also noted that the state aircraft lacks the range required for long-haul flights such as the trip from Ghana to South Korea, meaning refuelling stops or the use of an alternative aircraft would have been necessary. “The president does not rent that aircraft. Beyond fuelling it and paying certain charges such as landing rights, we do not pay for it,” Kwakye Ofosu said on Thursday. He added that all operational costs for the jet including ...

  By Staff Writer | Global Affairs | Pan-African Desk January 5, 2026 The geopolitical landscape is shifting and African observers are refusing to stay silent. As the United States ramps up military posturing regarding Venezuela  a wave of condemnation is rippling through the Global South. For many in Africa  this isn't just a Latin American issue it is a critical test of whether international law protects everyone or only the powerful. The Ghost of Interventions Past African analysts are drawing uncomfortable parallels between the current situation in Caracas and the history of the African continent. From the intervention in Libya to the destabilization of Iraq the script of unilateral action feels dangerously familiar. When sovereignty is violated in one part of the world, it weakens the shield for all nations, says one Nairobi-based geopolitical expert. If the UN Charter can be ignored in Venezuela no developing nation is truly safe. A Global South United While Western...