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Africa can feed herself and empower millions – Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on world leaders and investors to support Africa’s efforts to achieve food security and empower its people.
Speaking at the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, she said Africa has the potential to feed itself, reduce its dependency on food imports, and create opportunities for millions of youth and women across the continent.
According to her, women form more than half of Ghana’s agricultural workforce but still face major challenges, including limited access to credit, land, technology, and training.
“That is why our forthcoming Women’s Development Bank and inclusive government policies are targeting these inequalities. We all know that when women prosper, families and nations flourish” she noted.
The Vice President highlighted the energy and innovation of Ghana’s young people, describing them as ready to lead the next wave of transformation in the agricultural sector.
She quoted Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug, saying the fight against hunger is “not a sprint but a relay,” adding that every generation must play its part.
“Ghana is deeply committed to running her leg of this race. but she cannot run it alone” she said.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang therefore called on development partners, governments, foundations, and investors to work together with Ghana and other African nations to build sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships.
“Let this generation be defined not by our deficits, but by our resolve,” she pointed.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has disclosed that poor coordination and weak communication among security agencies contributed significantly to the violence recorded during the 2020 and 2024 general elections.
In his address on the findings of the Election-Related Violence Report, the Minister said the task force that investigated the incidents discovered that the lack of proper coordination between security institutions often led to confusion on the ground, resulting in clashes and excessive use of force in some areas.
Mr. Muntaka explained that in several instances, security agencies operated without clear communication channels, which created gaps in response and accountability. This, he said, made it difficult to control situations that later turned violent.
He emphasised that the report had recommended stronger collaboration and improved coordination mechanisms among the various security agencies to ensure effective communication and joint planning during future elections.
The Minister further noted that the report has been submitted to the Attorney General’s Department for legal advice and for determining appropriate compensation for victims and families affected by the violence.
He assured that the government is committed to implementing the task force’s recommendations to strengthen inter-agency coordination, enhance professionalism, and maintain peace and order in future electoral processes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that all mobile loan applications and digital credit service providers currently operating in the country without a license must regularize their operations by June 30, 2026.
In a public notice issued on October 31, 2025, the central bank said it will begin accepting applications from companies seeking to operate as Digital Credit Services Providers starting November 3, 2025.
The Bank explained that all entities offering digital loans or credit services must submit the required documents and meet the licensing requirements before the deadline.
It warned that any company that fails to comply with the directive will face regulatory action.
The Bank of Ghana urged operators and the public to contact its FinTech and Innovation Office in Accra for details on the licensing process or visit its official website, www.bog.gov.gh
By: Jacob Aggrey
