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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
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
