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Ghana, Sweden to deepen cooperation in digital economy, AI and trade
Ghana and Sweden have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation in the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI), trade and investment.
The commitment was made on Monday, November 9, 2026, when the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, received the Open Letters of the Ambassador-Designate of Sweden to Ghana, resident in Abuja, H.E. Anna Westerholm.
Mr. Ablakwa described Ghana-Sweden relations as vibrant, noting that several Swedish brands have become household names in Ghana, reflecting the longstanding ties between the two countries.
He said Ghana is keen to leverage Sweden’s expertise in the digital economy, particularly AI, following the recent launch of Ghana’s AI Policy, which is expected to support improved revenue generation and public sector efficiency.
The Minister also called for strengthened cooperation in agriculture and on Ghana’s economic transformation agenda, with emphasis on infrastructure development, the revival of Ghana Airways, and increased capacity in energy production.
He further highlighted Ghana’s growing interest in digital defence capabilities, particularly electronic warfare, including plans to establish a war centre in Tamale.
Mr. Ablakwa expressed appreciation to Sweden for its continued support in education, information technology and at the multilateral level.
On her part, Ambassador-Designate Westerholm expressed gratitude for the warm reception and reaffirmed her commitment to working closely with Ghana to deepen bilateral relations.
She described 2027 as a significant year for Ghana-Sweden relations and assured the Minister that Sweden’s recent elections would not affect its commitment to strengthening ties with Ghana.
She identified trade, investment and the development of local economies as key priorities, describing Ghana as an important trade partner to Sweden.
The Ambassador-Designate also expressed interest in expanding the presence of Swedish companies in Ghana and closer collaboration in digital infrastructure and AI.
She reaffirmed Sweden’s alignment with Ghana on multilateral issues and commended Ghana’s leadership and contributions to ECOWAS.
She further expressed appreciation to Ghana for proposing the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Political Consultations and Trade, and indicated Sweden’s readiness to proceed through normal diplomatic channels.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all date of birth changes on the Ghana Card across the country.
The suspension takes effect from Monday, November 9, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Authority said the decision followed a review of its date of birth update process, which revealed the need for stronger safeguards.
The NIA said it was engaging key institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Births and Deaths Registry, to strengthen the guidelines for processing such requests.
It explained that the consultations were aimed at ensuring a transparent, credible and standardised system for handling date of birth changes.
During the suspension, no new applications for date of birth changes will be accepted or processed at any NIA office nationwide. Requests already being processed will also not be approved.
The Authority said it would notify the public once the consultations were completed and the revised guidelines were ready.
It apologised for any inconvenience caused and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced the suspension of the industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG).
In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service said the decision followed productive discussions between the leadership of the two associations and management, resulting in a mutual understanding.
It has consequently directed all staff to resume work with immediate effect, with courts across the country expected to resume normal sittings on Tuesday, November 10.
The Service expressed regret over the disruption caused by the strike and apologised to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive arm of government, the Speaker of Parliament and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the general public.
It particularly apologised to court users who experienced inconvenience during the industrial action.
The Judicial Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of justice and thanked stakeholders for their patience and understanding as efforts continue towards a lasting resolution of the issues raised.
By: Jacob Aggrey
