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High Commissioner of Rwanda to Ghana calls on Ghana’s Foreign Minister
The High Commissioner of Rwanda to Ghana, H.E. Rosemary Mbabazi has expressed her country’s deep appreciation to Ghana for its support to the peace process which has contributed immensely to the progress made in Rwanda and strengthened the relations between the two countries.
H.E. Rosemary Mbabazi made this known when she called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Monday, June 9, 2025.
She highly commended the Ghana Armed Forces for its peacekeeping support which saved the lives of many people during the genocide in Rwanda.
She urged that the relations be further enhanced through the establishment of a Permanent Joint Commission of Cooperation.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa acknowledged the good relations between Ghana and Rwanda and assured that Ghana would continue to strengthen its relations with Rwanda and also contribute to world peace.
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Court dismisses application by Ken Ofori-Atta to prevent OSP declaring him wanted
The Human Rights Court has dismissed an application by former Finance Minister Kenneth Ofori-Atta, who sought to prevent the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from declaring him wanted ahead of his scheduled appearance on June 2, 2025.
Mr Ofori-Atta, who is under multiple investigations by the OSP and other state agencies relating to his tenure in office, had asked the court to restrain the OSP from issuing a “wanted” notice and from circulating his image online.
He is currently the subject of an active Interpol Red Notice, and extradition proceedings have begun with the relevant authorities to secure his return to Ghana.
The dismissed application forms part of a series of civil suits he has filed against the OSP and the Republic, either to halt its operations or challenge the issuance of arrest warrants in the ongoing probes.
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Gender Minister receives World Vision Delegation to strengthen strategic partnership
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has received a delegation from World Vision Ghana, led by Mr. Samuel Norgah, Director of the African Union Liaison Office, to discuss strategic areas of collaboration.
The engagement focused on enhancing partnerships between the Ministry and World Vision.
Discussions covered Ghana’s participation in the AU’s Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Gender, support for the ratification of the newly adopted AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, and strengthening cooperation between World Vision Ghana and the Ministry in priority areas.
Mr. Norgah congratulated the Minister on her appointment and applauded Ghana’s leadership in advancing gender equality on in Ghana and the continent.
He underscored World Vision’s widespread impact across Africa, especially in Ghana, through initiatives in education, child protection, and social development.
Additionally, he highlighted World Vision’s active role in the development of the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, describing its adoption as a major milestone for the continent.
Mr. Norgah expressed hope for Ghana’s swift ratification and assured the Minister of World Vision’s continued technical and advocacy support.
The Minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reiterated the Ministry’s strong commitment to tackling sexual and gender-based violence and confirmed that the process toward Ghana’s ratification of the Convention is being considered.
Furthermore, the Minister expressed interest in future collaborations with World Vision Ghana with a special attention to the revised Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Policy, which is currently undergoing final review and awaiting Cabinet approval.
The Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, on her part, commended World Vision’s contributions in Ghana.
She advocated for more robust collaboration to promote the protection and empowerment of vulnerable groups.
