Author: Savio

The Deputy Director for West and Central Africa Bureau of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Mr Andrew Wyllie, has commended Ghana for its commitment to international refugee protection standards, praising the country’s reception and management of refugees during times of crisis. The commendation was made by Mr. Andrew Wyllie during a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, in Accra. Mr. Wyllie said Ghana’s asylum system aligns with UNHCR policy and pledged continued partnership to strengthen it. “UNHCR and Ghana will work together to continue with the asylum system and will be...

H.E. President John Dramani Mahama has launched Ghana’s first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, positioning the country to harness AI for inclusive growth while ensuring technology aligns with local values and culture. Speaking at the launch in Accra, President Mahama called for the localization of AI to reflect Ghanaian values, ethics, and realities and said Ghana is determined to use AI wisely to enhance human conditions and other sectors where AI can drive transformation. The National AI Strategy provides a roadmap to build a responsible, human-centered AI ecosystem in Ghana. It seeks to develop local talent and research capacity,...

His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has assured the Governing Council of the Ghana Immigration Service that government stands firmly behind efforts to retool and modernize the Service. The pledge came during a courtesy call at Jubilee House by the Council, led by Interior Minister Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak. The meeting was to formally introduce Council members, brief the President on governance reforms, and seek his guidance. President Mahama praised GIS as “the first point of entry into Ghana” and “a symbol of our complete sovereignty.” He commended the Council’s innovation in launching Project SECOBOR, )Secure Our Borders), an initiative...

The Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM) has convened a Ghana National Senior Level Strategic Dialogue in Accra to strengthen collaboration on preventing violent extremism and enhancing stability in Northern regions vulnerable to emerging threats. Delivering the keynote address, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, described Ghana as a beacon of peace in the sub-region, stressing that stability does not occur by accident but requires deliberate action. The Minister underscored the need for strong collaboration, timely and strategic interventions, and improved service delivery to address underlying vulnerabilities. While acknowledging Ghana’s relative stability, Hon. Muntaka warned that the country...