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2025 future of digital countries Africa summit launched in Accra
The 2025 Future of Digital Countries (FDC) Africa Summit has been launched in Accra.
The event, scheduled for tomorrow, November 27, 2025, at the Kempinski Hotel, is under the theme “Strengthening Africa’s Digital Future Through Innovation and Collaboration.”
It is aimed at advancing West Africa’s digital transformation through stronger digital governance, innovation and improved cooperation among governments and private institutions.
The Summit is a regional platform that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, academics, development partners and investors.
It focuses on digital governance, digital infrastructure, innovation and building resilient digital systems for inclusive growth.
Ghana was chosen as host because it has one of Africa’s strongest digital ecosystems, supported by active fintech innovation and strong government commitment to digitalisation.
A key highlight is the participation of a high-level Egyptian delegation representing one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital economies. Their involvement is expected to deepen South–South cooperation and strengthen technology partnerships across the continent.
In his opening remarks, the CEO of the Ghana Digital Centres Limited, Dzifa Gunu, said Ghana’s digital economy has grown steadily because of sustained investment in innovation hubs, tech parks and youth programmes.
“Our aim is to create an environment where young innovators can build solutions that are relevant to Ghana and the continent,” he said.
He noted that the Centre has been running entrepreneurship and digital training programmes that are helping start-ups build business skills and attract investors.
He added that these initiatives will continue as Ghana prepares to mark the Centre’s 10th anniversary in 2026.
Mr. Gunu indicated that Ghana remains open to partnerships from across Africa, including Egypt.
He said Egypt’s participation enriches the Summit because both countries share a commitment to supporting young people with the tools needed to thrive in a digital future.
The Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana said Egypt considers Ghana a trusted partner in Africa’s digital advancement.
He noted that the two countries share long-standing cultural and economic ties, which continue to grow stronger through technology and innovation.
He said Egypt’s digital transformation agenda aligns with Ghana’s, making collaboration essential for building regional digital markets and supporting cross-border investment.
“Africa must build its digital future together, not in isolation,” he said.
The Ambassador added that Egypt’s delegation to the Summit is ready to explore new partnerships with Ghanaian institutions and private companies.
He stated that joint projects in AI, digital finance, cybersecurity and digital health would benefit both countries.
Executive Director of the Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT), Mr. Kwesi Atuahene highlighted the need for Africa to build digital systems that are trusted, secure and designed for local needs.
He noted that Africa’s young population presents a major opportunity, but only if countries invest in skills and innovation.
Representing the Minister of Health, the director research, statistics and information management at the ministry, Dr. Wisdom Atiwoto emphasized that digital tools and artificial intelligence will help improve healthcare delivery.
He outlined plans to use technology to manage hospital data, improve supply chains and support maternal health outcomes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Thomas Partey, Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer, Kojo Oppong Peprah, and Alexander Djiku trained with the Black Stars on Tuesday, March 23 as preparations intensify for the international friendly against Austria on Friday.
The newly arrived players—Partey, Königsdörffer, Oppong Peprah and Djiku—joined the group training Tuesday afternoon in readiness for the match.
Partey and Djiku bring valuable experience and dexterity to the team, having played a major role in securing Ghana a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United States of America.
All 25 players participated in Tuesday’s training session, each aiming to catch the eye of head coach Otto Addo.
The full squad present at training included Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Benjamin Asare, Joseph Anang, Patrick Pfeiffer, Derrick Luckassen, Derrick Kohn, Jerome Opoku, Caleb Yirenkyi, Kojo Oppong Peprah, Jonas Adjetey, Marvin Senaya, Gideon Mensah, Elisha Owusu, Ibrahim Sulemana, Kwasi Sibo, Jordan Ayew, Prince Kwabena Adu, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Antoine Semenyo, Kamal Deen Sulemana, Daniel Agyei, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, and Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer.
Training will continue on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of the match on Friday, March 27, 2026.
The Kadjebi District Police Command, through a sustained intelligence-led operation, has arrested a suspect, Chalim Madzaton, also known as Peter Tano, 36, a farmer.
He was apprehended at his hideout in Kpaya, a suburb of Ahamansu, in connection with the murder of 80-year-old Dakolor Semaka.
On March 24, 2026, police received a report that the suspect had allegedly attacked his girlfriend, Yaa Tugbenyo, 55, and her mother, the deceased, at their residence in Mangoase near Kadjebi During the incident, Yaa Tugbenyo managed to escape but later returned to find her mother lying motionless on the floor.
Police Officers visited the scene and found the body of the deceased lying in a supine positior with isible signs of violence.
The scene was processed, and photographs were taken for evidential purpose.
The deceased was pronounced dead by a medical officer at St. Mary Theresa Hospital and the body has since been deposited at the hospital’s morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The suspect is currently in Police custody assisting with investigations and will be arraigned before court.
