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Global Africa Summit DC Sets the Stage for Accra Edition — Where Vision Meets Action for Africa’s Future
The Global Africa Summit (GAS), organized by the Africa Investment Network (AIN), has
successfully concluded its highly anticipated Washington DC Edition, marking a defining moment in uniting Africa and its global diaspora under one shared vision — “Global
Partnerships: Fueling Africa’s Development and Collective Prosperity.”
As promised during the Summit’s official launch in Accra, Ghana in July 2025, the Washington
DC leg delivered on its vision to connect continents, strengthen economic ties, and mobilize
African and diaspora resources for inclusive growth and prosperity.
The journey now
continues home to Ghana, where the Global Africa Summit Accra will take place on December
11–12, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel.
GAS DC — A Resounding Success
Held at the Catholic University of America, GAS DC convened over 300 influential delegates
from across Africa, North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond.
The Summit opened
with powerful welcome remarks from Mrs. Jane Reindorf-Osei, Founder & CEO of the Africa Investment Network (AIN), who underscored the urgency of mobilizing global partnerships and
diaspora capital to drive Africa’s development.
She reaffirmed AIN’s mission to build a unified global economic ecosystem—one that connects governments, investors, entrepreneurs, and
thought leaders to shape a new era of shared prosperity.
Over two days, the Summit featured
high-level plenary sessions, fireside chats, and sector-driven breakouts covering finance, agribusiness, healthcare, technology, education, renewable energy, real estate, and the
creative industries.
Highlights included:
- Goodwill remarks from Aisha Braveboy, Prince George’s County Executive.
- Keynote address by Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD) of Ghana’s Diaspora Affairs Office of the
President on “Bridging Continents: Africa and Its Diaspora in Shared Prosperity.” - A powerful address by Ambassador Nyakan June on gender equity and financial
inclusion. - Insightful contributions from Daniele Nyirandutiye (Desmos Capital), John Morris (17
Asset Management), Mezuo Nwuneli (Sahel Capital), and Sally Nnamani (17 Asset
Management), who shared strategies for unlocking diaspora capital and scaling
investment across the continent.
The summit also hosted diaspora-led investment showcases, including Dr. Michael K. Obeng
(Miko Pharma) and Joseph Bryant (Free World Development), who presented transformative
initiatives reshaping Africa’s healthcare and renewable-energy landscapes.
A Night to Remember — The Global Africa Summit Dinner Gala
The Summit culminated in the celebrated Global Africa Summit Dinner Gala, hosted by
Jasmine Styles (ABC News 7), honoring changemakers across the continent and diaspora: - Ndidi Nwuneli, President & CEO of The One Campaign — Global Africa Leadership
Award - Dr. Michael K. Obeng, Founder of R.E.S.T.O.R.E Worldwide — Ubuntu Humanitarian
Award - Clarence Wooten, Google X — Diaspora Catalyst Award
- Clinton White, Global Consular Solutions — Nkrumah Pan-African Impact Award
- Sinafik Gebru, Birara Genet — Rising Africa Award
The evening combined inspiring recognition with live music from South Africa’s Ntebo, a Pan-
African fashion showcase, and moving tributes to visionaries shaping Africa’s renaissance.
GAS Accra — Bringing It Home
With DC setting the stage, all roads now lead to Accra — where Africa meets its global diaspora in a celebration of ideas and investment.
GAS Accra will gather:Heads of State, Ministers, and Ambassadors, Global investors, policy leaders, and industry leaders, Diaspora entrepreneurs and trade network Youth innovators and creatives
The Accra edition will showcase Africa’s innovation prowess and diaspora partnership, potential across key sectors, including technology/ai, renewable energy, fintech, agriculture,
infrastructure, tourism, and the creative economy.
“We are proud to bring the Global Africa Summit series to Accra,” said Jane Reindorf-Osei, Founder and President of the Africa Investment Network. “This is a pivotal moment to deepen
cross-Atlantic partnerships and expand opportunities for sustainable, diaspora-driven
investment.”
The Africa Investment Network is a Washington-based nonprofit chamber of commerce dedicated to catalyzing trade, investment, and entrepreneurship between Africa and its
global diaspora. Through the Global Africa Summit Series, AIN is redefining Africa’s global footprint and creating pathways for shared prosperity across continents.
Join the Movement
They are urging everyone to join the conversation that began in Washington and now comes home to Ghana. Adding that for one’s invitation
to be part of Africa’s most impactful diaspora summit — where vision meets action, and
partnerships turn into progress, they are to register or express interest today: globalafricasummit.com/pages/accratickets.html
For inquiries: yvonne.ocloo@africainvestmentnetwork.org
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Bekwai Circuit Court for his role in a 2022 robbery at a mining site at Manso Akwasiso in the Ashanti South Region.
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as Fanta, was arrested on 16th February 2026 after years on the run. He pleaded guilty before the Bekwai Circuit Court to robbery contrary to Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 Act 29, and was accordingly sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with hard labour.
On March 20, 2022, the Manso Adubia District Police received intelligence that a group of armed men from Manso Abodom were planning to attack a mining site at Manso Akwasiso to rob the owner of gold concentrate. Acting on the information, police mounted a coordinated operation and laid an ambush at the site.
At about 5:30 pm the same day, four-armed men arrived at the site, fired indiscriminately, and robbed the miners of their gold concentrate. The police team on surveillance intervened, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Three of the suspects, Abu Abubakar, Musah Latif, and Gideon Takyi, sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead on arrival at St Martins Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum. Dominic Ofori escaped at the time but was later arrested and put before the court.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to combating violent crimes and bringing offenders to justice.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested 45-year-old Isaac Boafo, also known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news intended to cause fear and panic.
Police said the arrest follows a viral TikTok video in which Boafo claimed that four officers at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrols in Asafo.
Officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended Boafo after receiving intelligence about the video.
During questioning, he admitted to creating the video to attract views and engagement online, and acknowledged that he could not prove the allegations.
Boafo also admitted making comments about the President of the Republic for content purposes and could not defend those statements.
He has been formally charged and is in detention as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police have warned the public against publishing or sharing false information on social media, noting that such acts can cause fear, panic, and damage reputations.
They said anyone found engaging in similar conduct will face legal action.
By: Jacob Aggrey
