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STAR-Ghana Foundation, IOM Ghana complete livelihood project in U/E Region
Some hard working women on the field
The Star-Ghana Foundation, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Ghana, have successfully concluded the Community Livelihood Enhancement Project.
The initiative, which run from April to August, aims to bolster social cohesion and promote peace in the border communities of Namoo and Pulmakom.
Alhaji Ibrahim-Tanko Amidu, Executive Director of STAR-Ghana Foundation, emphasised the project’s focus on vulnerable groups, particularly women, youth, and men who are susceptible to radicalisation and violent extremism.
At the project’s handing-over ceremony, Alhaji Amadu noted that the construction of two fenced gardens, each measuring 25m by 25m, and fitted with mechanised boreholes were developed to support 55 individuals by offering them plots of land for the dry season farming, to ensure sustainable income sources for the beneficiaries.
According to him, two mechanised boreholes, two 5000-litre water storage tanks, and generator sets were provided to ensure a reliable water supply for both the community and the farms.
This infrastructure is expected to be a vital asset, especially during the dry season, improving agricultural productivity and overall community well-being.
To further empower the beneficiaries, 40 tins of seeds—including onion, pepper, tomato, and hibiscus— were distributed to enable successful dry season farming in a bid to improve food security in the region.
Madam Fatou Diallo Ndiaye, Chief of Mission for IOM Ghana, remarked on the broader impact of the project, stating, “This initiative marks a significant step in addressing communal insecurity and enhancing livelihoods in these vulnerable border communities.”
She praised the active participation of women in the project, commending them for viewing the initiative as their own and for working collectively to ensure its success and urged the women to continue to use the platform to become financially independent.
Mr John Theodore Azam, representing the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area, commended STAR-Ghana and IOM Ghana for the timely intervention, acknowledging the positive impact the project has already made in uplifting the socio-economic conditions of the border communities.
The Community Livelihood Enhancement Project forms part of broader efforts by STAR-Ghana Foundation and IOM Ghana to address the root causes of instability and promote lasting peace in vulnerable border communities across the region
From Geoffrey Buta,
Namoo, Upper East Region
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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