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Ghana hosts global diaspora investment summit December
The Global Africa Summit, an initiative aimed at enhancing trade, investment, and partnerships between Africa and its diaspora, has officially been launched in Accra.
The event, scheduled for December, will unite investors, professionals, and business leaders from across Africa and the diaspora to explore economic opportunities in Ghana and beyond.
Speaking at the launch, Founding President and CEO of the Africa Investment Network, Mrs Jane Reindorf-Osei, explained that choosing Ghana to begin the summit series was intentional.
“As a proud Ghanaian, there was no better place to start than here. Ghana has so much to offer—not just resources, but the energy and talent of its people,” she said.
“We aim to bring our diaspora and global partners to experience the investment, partnership, and tourism potential Ghana offers.”
Mrs Reindorf-Osei said the two-day summit would focus on trade and investment, featuring stakeholders from the private sector, government, academia, and global entrepreneurship networks.
The initiative is backed by partners, including the National Black Chamber and members of the Africa Investment Network.
“It’s not only about business. Many in the diaspora feel Ghana is home. Some are coming to Africa for the first time, and they want to be part of the Black Star experience,” she added.
Mr Kofi Okyere Darko, Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President, highlighted the growing economic power of the diaspora, noting remittances now exceed $6.4 billion.
“President Mahama has maintained the Diaspora Affairs Office to show how much we value engagement with Ghanaians abroad. We want teachers, doctors, and business owners to return and contribute,” he stated.
He encouraged diaspora members to plan visits in December, not just for recreation, but also for national development through the National Diaspora Summit and the newly launched Black Star Experience.
Mrs Yvonne Ocloo, CEO of TopDog Africa and a summit partner, said the initiative aims to build lasting economic bridges.
“This is about creating jobs and driving growth. The Summit will move from Washington DC in October to Toronto before culminating in Ghana, which will take centre stage this December,” she said.
The Africa Investment Network (AIN) is a nonprofit chamber of commerce
dedicated to advancing trade, investment, and innovation across Africa and its
global Diaspora. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AIN connects a powerful
ecosystem of investors, entrepreneurs, governments, and global partners
committed to unlocking Africa’s economic potential.
They do this through our trade
missions, conferences, and events (such as the Global Africa Summit), project and
investment facilitation and business advisory services. They have a team of experts
with backgrounds in areas such as global strategy, international trade, international
law, investment facilitation, sustainable development, entrepreneurship, global
supply chain, technology/AI, and others.
The Criminal Investigation Department has launched an investigation into a viral video in which a woman identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, an American citizen, claims she was kidnapped by five masked men, whom she alleges were officers of the Ghana Police Service on snap-check duty in Accra, and robbed her of some amount of money.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the video was recorded at a hotel in Accra where Ms. Mackey and two companions were staying.
According to the police, investigation also confirmed that they checked out of the hotel on December 5, 2025.Checks at the Kotoka International Airport also disclosed that she left Ghana on the same day.
The Police subsequently contacted the alleged victim to assist the investigation. She indicated to Police that she was out of the country and she could not get the names of the alleged officers nor the number plate of the vehicle they were using.
Police further requested for the contact details of her friend in Ghana, who she said was with her during the time of the incident.
She, however, stated that her friend does not want to be involved in the investigation.
According to the police, she has since deleted the video on her page and further efforts by the Investigators to contact her through WhatsApp calls and messages have proved unsuccessful, as she has declined to respond and later blocked the team.
Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to secure her cooperation through appropriate diplomatic channels.
The Ghana Police Service has noted that it treats such allegations very seriously and remains committed to uncovering the facts in this case.
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested three men believed to be part of a kidnapping syndicate responsible for abducting a 42-year-old man in Wapuli, a community in the Yendi District.
The suspects, Haruna Seidu, Amidu Bandi and Osman Bandi allegedly kidnapped the victim and demanded GH¢100,000 from his family for his release.
According to a police statement, officers from the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate were deployed to Wapuli after the incident was reported.
The team conducted surveillance and launched a rescue operation.
On Friday, December 5, 2025, police successfully rescued the victim and arrested the suspects after what was described as an intense exchange of gunfire.
The suspects were later taken into custody and are expected to be arraigned before court.
The Police said the a fourth suspect, who is believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during the operation, is currently on the run.
They urged the public to provide any information that may lead to his arrest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
