Back to Latest Briefings
May 31, 2026
AI-Enhanced
Mahama in London for high-stakes investment, royal engagements and diaspora meeting
Money
Policy
Opportunity
Growth
Key Points
- President John Mahama is on a high-level working visit to London to deepen economic relations with the UK and attract investment.
- The visit includes royal audience with King Charles III and a breakfast meeting with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- President Mahama will engage with the Ghanaian diaspora at a town hall meeting hosted by the Ghana High Commission.
- He is set to open the Ghana-UK Investment Summit to promote foreign direct investment and expand business partnerships.
- The itinerary also features an appearance at the London Stock Exchange and addresses to policy/business leaders at Chatham House and the 12th Africa Debate.
Why This Matters
This visit is crucial for Ghana's economic development as it directly seeks to attract significant foreign investment and strengthen vital international partnerships. By engaging with the diaspora and global financial markets, it aims to boost Ghana's image as a preferred investment destination, potentially leading to job creation and economic growth.
Read Full Article
View original sourceRelated Articles
May 31, 2026
DBI District breaks ground on Upper West’s first STEM SHS as Jakpa pledges continued support
- The Daffiama-Bussie-Issa (DBI) District held a sod-cutting ceremony for the Upper West Region's first Special STEM Senior High School.
- Richard Anthounma Jakpa, Director for Special Operations at the National Security Council Secretariat, spearheaded and lobbied GETFund for the project.
- The school campus will feature an 18-unit classroom block, science labs, ICT hub, dormitories, dining hall, and staff quarters, with the contractor aiming for a 12-month completion.
- Alongside the school project, 600 dual desks were donated to address severe furniture shortages in basic schools across the district.
- The initiative is hailed as the single largest government investment in the district, demonstrating commitment to equitable educational development and nurturing science talent.
May 31, 2026
Photos: 24 players train at Dragon Park as Black Stars step up World Cup preparations
- The Black Stars are conducting rigorous training sessions with 24 players at Dragon Park.
- They are preparing for an international friendly against Wales scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
- Key international players Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined the training immediately upon arrival, significantly boosting the squad.
- The friendly match at Cardiff City Stadium is a crucial part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Ghana is grouped with Panama, England, and Croatia in Group L for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, commencing their campaign against Panama on June 17.
May 31, 2026
Maiden Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest held in Accra
- The maiden Ladé Wosornu Students Poetry Contest, part of the Black Star Experience, was held in Accra to honor Professor Ladé Wosornu.
- It is an annual national student literary and arts incubation program, organized by the Creative Arts Agency Ghana, Ghana Library Authority, and Pan-African Writers Association.
- The contest aims to encourage appreciation of Ghanaian poetry, preserve indigenous Ghanaian languages, and is part of the “Grow the Artist-in-Me!” project.
- The pilot edition involved six senior high schools in Accra, which presented Professor Ladé Wosornu's poem “Raider of the Treasure Trove” in both English and Ga.
- Accra High School emerged as the overall winner, with Accra Girls SHS and Wesley Grammar School placing second and third respectively.