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Struggles in life must strengthen your faith in God — Pastor Dangana
The West-Central Africa Division of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Abidjan, through its treasurer, Pastor Markus Musa Dangana, has encouraged Christians especially SDA members to strengthen their faith and trust in God amidst life’s challenges.
According to him, Christians are bound to face tribulations and trials that test their faith, but they should remain hopeful and trust in God’s plan.
Pastor Dangana made the call during a 10-day Bible lecture series on the theme ‘Hope for Today’ held in Ada-Koforidua.
Pastor Dangana said struggles were preparations for a journey with Christ and urged them not to let their situations distance them from God.
He emphasised the need for children of God to be vigilant, that the signs of Christ’s second coming were evident, drawing parallels with the days of Noah, where only those who obeyed God’s call were saved.
Pastor Dangana urged the audience that their journey with Christ would soon come to an end, and the pain of their struggles would be forgotten.
He encouraged them to remain hopeful and focus on their spiritual journey, trusting in God’s plan for their lives.
The President of the East Ghana Conference of the SDA Church, Pastor Samuel Bonya Arlo, who also spoke at the event, advised the church to hold on to their faith and renew their relationship with God to attain His promises.
He noted that the programme was a collaborative effort between the West-Central Africa Division, the Southern Ghana Union Conference, East Ghana Conference, and the New Life District.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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
