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Global Africa Summit Accra 2025 Convenes Global Leaders to Advance Trade
The Africa Investment Network (AIN) successfully convened the Global Africa Summit Accra 2025 on December 11–12, 2025, at the Alisa
Hotel, Accra, bringing together policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, diaspora leaders, and
development partners from across Africa and the global diaspora to advance trade, investment,
and inclusive economic growth.
Held under the theme “Global Partnerships: Fueling Africa’s Development and Collective
Prosperity,” the Summit recorded strong participation from international delegates from the
United States, the Caribbean, Europe, and across Africa, alongside robust engagement from Ghana’s public and private sectors, including government institutions, development
agencies, corporates, SMEs, and business associations.
Many international delegates had also
participated in the Global Africa Summit Washington, DC edition (October 14–15, 2025)—
demonstrating growing momentum and continuity across the Summit series.
The Summit officially opened with visionary remarks from Jane Reindorf-Osei, Founder and CEO of the Africa Investment Network and Organizer of the Global Africa Summit, who
underscored the importance of diaspora-led investment, strategic partnerships, and building
sustainable pathways for Africa’s long-term economic transformation.
She was joined by distinguished leaders who delivered opening and goodwill remarks, including: Kufa E. Chinoza, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Ghana Kofi Okyere Darko, Director, Diaspora Affairs Office of the President of Ghana, John Morris, Chairman, 17 Asset Management
Vincent Ablordeppey, Partner, Renovatio.
Together, the speakers emphasized the critical role of diplomacy, private capital, diaspora engagement, and cross-border collaboration in positioning Africa as a competitive and investable global partners
Over the two-day Summit, participants heard impactful remarks and insights from a diverse group of leaders representing Ghana’s public sector, international partners, the private sector,
and the development community, including: Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
(GIPC), Patrick Boamah, Member of Parliament, Okaikwei Central, Laurie Kelleher, U.S. Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service Ghana, Ms. Doris Kafui Afanyedey, CEO, American Chamber of Commerce Ghana, Dr. Tinah Tusiime Mukunda, National Director, World Vision Ghana, Dr. Daniel McKorley, Executive Chairman, McDan Group, Dr. Ismael Doodo, Development and Policy Expert, Derek Newbold, Investment and Trade Advisor, Dr. Abena Asomaning, ESG, CSR, and Leadership Expert, Gloria Osarfo, Creative Industries and Cultural Sector Leader, James Gardner, Actor and Deputy Executive Secretary Ghana Film Authority.
Speakers highlighted Ghana’s role as a strategic investment gateway, the importance of public-private collaboration, and the need to align policy, capital, innovation, and development outcomes to drive sustainable growth.
The Summit featured a robust lineup of panel discussions and fireside chats addressing
investment readiness, global supply chains, agribusiness, innovation, youth and women’s economic empowerment, and diaspora-led growth.
A flagship session, “Africa 6th: From Remittances to Returns,” explored practical strategies for transforming diaspora remittance flows into structured, bankable investments capable of generating sustainable economic returns across Africa.
During this session, Africa Investment Network and 17 Asset Management announced a strategic partnership to deploy a Diaspora Investment Platform in 2026, aimed at mobilizing diaspora
capital, de-risking transactions, and expanding access to credible investment opportunities across
the continent.
The announcement generated strong interest from investors, diaspora leaders, and institutional partners in attendance.
The Summit also featured an Investment Pitch Competition, showcasing high-potential,
investment-ready African enterprises and fostering direct engagement between entrepreneurs,
investors, and development partners.
Across both days, the Summit facilitated impactful conversations, strategic partnerships, and
cross-border collaboration, reinforcing AIN’s role as a trusted convener connecting Africa with global capital and expertise.
“The Accra edition of the Global Africa Summit reaffirmed the importance of bringing together local institutions, global partners, and the African diaspora on one platform to unlock meaningful investment and growth,” said Jane Reindorf-Osei. “Our focus remains on translating dialogue
into action and building sustainable pathways for Africa’s economic transformation.”
The Global Africa Summit series will continue in 2026 with expanded programming, deeper investment platforms, and new host cities, building on the momentum generated in Accra.
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has accepted an apology from the Minority leader in Parliament following allegations of corruption in the recruitment process of the security services.
Speaking in Parliament yesterday, he indicated that the accusations were painful because they portrayed his actions in a way that suggested criminal wrongdoing.
“It is painful to be wrongly accused or for your actions to be misconstrued and labelled differently from your intention, especially when it is linked with criminality and serious wrongdoing,” he stated.
Mr Mubarak noted that although he was deeply hurt and worried by the allegations, he had decided to accept the apology wholeheartedly.
According to him, the issue should guide members of the House and public officials to focus on ensuring that the right things are done without attempting to destroy one another.
He assured the Minority that the Interior Ministry and the various security service commanders remain committed to transparency and accountability in their work.
The Minister added that the ministry would be ready to address any concerns raised by the Minority or other members of Parliament regarding recruitment into the security services.
He further appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to consider expunging from the parliamentary records the false comments.
Mr Mubarak expressed appreciation to the Speaker for handling the matter and emphasised the need for cooperation among members of Parliament to ensure fairness and proper oversight.
By: Jacob Aggrey
THE Gospel Advocates (TGA), a non-denominational evangelistic Christian organisation last Saturday donated a number of educational logistics to the Dodi Asantekrom Basic School in the Eastern region of Ghana.
The gesture was to mark the seventh anniversary of the organisation made up of professionals committed to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to students in senior high schools, particularly in rural communities.
TGA also seeks to inspire students towards attaining academic excellence and guiding them towards optimising the various learning opportunities and academic programmes available at the tertiary level.
Among the items donated were 100 desks, 10 cupboards, 10 desktop computers, two laptops, 10 teachers’ tables and chairs and others.
The group also held its annual outreach programme that had a significant impact in the community through initiatives such as feeding 500 children with hot meals and assorted drinks, providing free medical screening and drugs for 500 adults and youth and conducting health education and sensitisation for both children and adults.
TGA also took upon itself to restock the community clinic with essential medicines and distributed food items, plastic bowls, cups and clothing to members of the community.
The initiative, according to officials of the group, was supported by ORSAM Limited, Doctors Save Lives Foundation, Johnson Tord Foundation, El-Shaddai Mothercare, Exceed Alliance Limited, GB Foods Ghana Limited, Qualiplast Limited, Phyto-Riker (Gihoc) Pharmaceuticals Limited, Cosa Bright Ghana, Kabs Pharmacy, Tobinco Pharmaceuticals, Pill Bay Pharmacy and Bamah 3.7.7.
“We are deeply grateful for their immense support and partnership in bringing hope, relief, and practical assistance to the people of Dodi Asantekrom,” the officials said.
In a statement, the President and Chairman of The Gospel Advocates, Mr. Selom Kpikpitse, said the donation to Dodi Asantekrom forms part of TGA’s broader mission to propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ among students and youth in rural communities through teachings, music and arts.
He explained that the meals provided to over 500 pupils were in line with the organization’s annual “Feed the Kidz Project,” which demonstrates Christ’s love.
Receiving the items on behalf of the school, the Headmaster, Mr. Otumfour Newton, expressed gratitude to TGA and its sponsors, saying that “the items would significantly enhance teaching and learning while improving the overall welfare and development of the pupils.”
Mr. Newton also commended the team for the free medical screenings for adults and youth in the community, and other community engagements.
Medical supplies were also donated to the Dodi Asantekrom CHPS compound and received on behalf of the facility by Mr. Amefu, a Physician Assistant.
By Spectator Reporter
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