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April 11, 2026
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SOS Children’s Villages Ghana deepens partnership with Gender Ministry
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- SOS Children's Villages Ghana held a courtesy call with the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey.
- The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration and explore mutual support for child welfare initiatives.
- SOS highlighted its work in alternative care, family strengthening, child reintegration, and youth empowerment through education and skills development.
- The Minister reaffirmed government's commitment to social protection, mentioning the shock-responsive strategy and expansion of the LEAP Programme.
- Both parties committed to sustained collaboration to improve the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable groups across Ghana.
Why This Matters
This collaboration is crucial for Ghana as it brings together a key NGO and a government ministry to address critical issues of child welfare and social protection. Enhanced cooperation can lead to more effective implementation of programs, better resource allocation, and improved outcomes for vulnerable children and families across the country.
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April 11, 2026
‘At the age of 12, I was teaching people and collecting money from them’ – Forty Under 40 Awards
- Richard Abbey Jnr began his entrepreneurial journey at age 12 by monetizing his knowledge through tutoring.
- He is the CEO of Xodus Communications Limited and the visionary behind the Forty Under 40 Awards.
- Abbey's success stems from his ability to develop disruptive ideas and create industries across various sectors, rather than being an expert in a specific field.
- He has successfully launched major awards like the Ghana Oil and Gas Awards and Ghana Insurance Awards despite lacking traditional backgrounds in those industries.
- The Forty Under 40 Awards is his most significant contribution, celebrating young Ghanaian leaders and fostering a community of excellence across diverse fields.
April 11, 2026
Sam George defends anti-LGBTQ+ Bill as ‘national priority’ amid debate over gov’t focus
- Minister Sam Nartey George has strongly reaffirmed his support for Ghana's Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill (Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill).
- This stance contrasts with President John Dramani Mahama's view that the bill is not among the nation's most urgent challenges, which include basic needs like education and healthcare.
- Mr. George argued that critics underestimate the bill's importance for family protection and societal values, citing a recent incident involving the alleged abduction and sodomy of a young man.
- He maintained that Ghana can address multiple priorities simultaneously, including family values alongside infrastructure and social services.
- The Minister underscored that his push for the bill is backed by his constituents, who increased his electoral margin, seeing it as a key priority.
April 10, 2026
Mahama nominates Pamela Graham as Auditor-General
- President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Pamela Graham as the new Auditor-General for Ghana.
- The nomination has been submitted to the Council of State for the constitutionally mandated consultative process.
- Ms. Graham is highly regarded for her integrity, professionalism, and expertise in public financial management and institutional governance.
- Her appointment is part of a broader presidential strategy to revitalize governance bodies and strengthen public financial oversight.
- If confirmed, she will replace Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu and is expected to bring a more stringent and forensic approach to auditing national accounts.