Accra news
Here are some recent news stories from Accra, Ghana:
Politics
- Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has launched a new initiative to promote entrepreneurship and job creation in the country. The initiative, called "Ghana Beyond Aid," aims to reduce the country's reliance on foreign aid and promote economic growth. (Source: Ghana Web)
- The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the government of mismanaging the country's economy and failing to deliver on its campaign promises. (Source: MyJoyOnline)
Economy
- Ghana's economy is expected to grow by 7.1% in 2023, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The growth is expected to be driven by the country's oil and gas sector, as well as its agricultural sector. (Source: Ghana Business News)
- The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has launched a new index to track the performance of companies listed on the exchange. The index, called the GSE All-Share Index, will provide investors with a more comprehensive view of the performance of the Ghanaian stock market. (Source: Business Ghana)
Health
- Ghana has recorded a significant increase in cases of COVID-19, with the country's total number of cases now exceeding 100,000. The government has urged citizens to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. (Source: Ghana News Agency)
- The Ghana Health Service has launched a new initiative to improve maternal and child health in the country. The initiative, called "Save the Mothers, Save the Babies," aims to reduce maternal and child mortality rates in Ghana. (Source: Graphic Online)
Sports
- The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the country's national team will play a friendly match against Morocco in March. The match will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium. (Source: Ghana Sports Online)
- The Accra Hearts of Oak football club has signed a new player, midfielder Emmanuel Lomotey, from the Kumasi Asante Kotoko football club. (Source: Modern Ghana)
Other News
- The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has launched a new initiative to improve waste management in the city. The initiative, called "Accra Cleanest City," aims to reduce the amount of waste generated in the city and improve the overall cleanliness of the city. (Source: Ghana News Agency)
- The Ghanaian government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country. The initiative, called "Ghana Tourism Year," aims to promote Ghana as a tourist destination and increase tourism revenue in the country. (Source: MyJoyOnline)