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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.
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has broken ground on a modern 1,500-seater multipurpose assembly hall and a secured main gatehouse for New Edubiase Senior High School, in the Adansi South District.
The project, being executed by local contractor AA Engineering and Construction, is expected to be completed within 17 months and forms part of the Mine’s 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) — a strategic framework for delivering sustainable development in its host communities.
Beyond the expansive assembly hall, the facility will house a fully integrated administrative complex featuring a dedicated sound room, a 16-seater staff eatery, and suites for the Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster, a bursar’s office, an 18-seater conference room, a 24-seater staff common room, six faculty office spaces and ancillary stores and washrooms.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Mine’s Director of Sustainability Management, Edmund Oduro Agyei, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving educational outcomes in host communities through impactful and sustainable investments.
The Edubiasehene, Guahyia Oduropanin Birikorang, commended the Mine for the investment, saying the project demonstrated that the company’s development agenda extended well beyond its immediate operational areas.
The Headmaster of New Edubiase SHS, Mr Christopher Appiah Mensah, described the intervention as timely and transformative, noting it would address longstanding infrastructure deficits, improve conditions for teaching and learning, and create adequate space for academic and social gatherings.
“This will greatly enhance administrative efficiency and improve the overall welfare of both staff and students,” he said.
The facility is also expected to boost the school’s capacity to host national examinations and major events, and strengthen its standing as a centre of academic excellence within the district.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
Stakeholders have been urged to help raise awareness and eliminate the stigma often associated with clubfoot, a treatable condition which occurs in children.
Parents are to seek early treatment for the condition while policymakers strengthen support for early detection, disability inclusion, and child health services in the country.
Clubfoot is a condition present at birth in which one or both feet are twisted inward and downward. If left untreated, experts say a child may face lifelong challenges with walking, which could affect education, employment, and social inclusion.
In Ghana, an estimated 1,000 babies are said to be born with clubfoot every year.
In commemoration of the World Clubfoot Day, marked on June 3 every year, stakeholders create awareness about the condition and, among other things, celebrate the dedication of health professionals who ensure children receive treatment.
In a release copied to the Ghana News Agency, Nana Afua Adutwumwaa Adjetey, Programme Manager, Ghana Clubfoot Programme, noted that many families were unaware of the free treatment available for the condition in Ghana. 
She observed that the lack of awareness continued to delay treatment for children who could have received prompt and life-changing care at no cost.
Treatment, she said, was provided free of charge for children under age five at Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG–Hope Walks) partner clinics across the country.
More than 9,000 children born with clubfoot had received treatment and care through the programme over the past 18 years.
“The treatment follows the internationally recognised Ponseti Method, which uses a series of gentle casts to gradually correct the position of the foot, followed by a brace to maintain correction and prevent relapse. When treatment begins early, success rates are extremely high,” Madam Adjetey explained.
“For many children, the journey begins with a health worker who identifies clubfoot at birth and makes a referral. A few moments of observation can change the course of a child’s life forever.”
“Clubfoot is not a curse; it is not caused by wrongdoing…it is a medical condition that can be treated successfully. Families should never feel ashamed to seek help.”
The Programme Manager said children born with the condition deserved equal opportunities, dignity, and inclusion, and called on communities to support parents rather than “judge them.” -GNA
