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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
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
