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AfCFTA to accept NSS postings in 2026
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has announced an initiative to admit Ghanaian National Service Personnel (NSP) beginning in 2026.
This move is part of the Secretariat’s commitment to creating opportunities for the youth and fostering a deeper integration of Ghanaian talent into the workings of international institutions.
The announcement was made by the Secretary-General of AfCFTA, Wamkele Mene, during a meeting with Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The AfCFTA Secretariat, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, plays a pivotal role in coordinating the world’s largest free trade area, uniting 54 African nations under a single market framework.
In his remarks, Secretary-General Mene emphasised the importance of integrating Ghana’s National Service Scheme (NSS) into the operations of the AfCFTA Secretariat.
“I am also proud that we have integrated the National Service of Ghana into the AFCFTA Secretariat so the young people that will be doing their National Service across the institutions and the agencies of Ghana will now be able to also have the AFCFTA Secretariat as one of the agencies where they can be deployed.”
Source: citinewsroom.com
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Photos from President John Mahama’s inauguration
John Mahama’s inauguration as President of Ghana yesterday, January 7, 2025 at the Black Stars Square was characterised by some pomp and pageantry.
Many Ghanaians and other African leaders who thronged the ceremony were seen in some African apparels to project the continents beautiful cultural heritage.
We bring you some photos from the ceremony.
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President John Dramani Mahama revokes appointments of MMDCEs
President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives across the country.
In a statement from the Presidency signed by the secretary to the President, Dr.Calistus Mahama, this is
In accordance with the powers vested in H.E. John Mahama under the provisions of the Local
Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936 ) as amended by the Local Governance (Amendment) Act,
2017, (Act 940).
He added that ” the following appointments have been revoked effective today:
Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies.
Assembly Members appointed pursuant to the relevant sections of the Act.”
The President directed that in the interim, the respective Coordinating Directors of the various MMDAs are to assume responsibility as acting Chief Executives until substantive appointments are duly made.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Statement below
