The head of Ghana News Agency speaks with CGTN on rollout of China's zero-tariff policy for 20 African countries, including Ghana

On the eve of China’s rollout of its latest zero-tariff policy for 20 African countries, including Ghana, on May 1, China Global Television Network (CGTN), based in Beijing, interviewed the head of Ghana’s News Agency to assess the significance and potential impact of the policy on the country’s economic development, as well as how the state media will help promote bilateral ties between China and Ghana.

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Updates: A colourful Aboakyir Festival – 2026

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Akosombo Dam fully restored to power – President Mahama

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Mahama breaks grounds for construction of multi-purpose hall/hostel facility at SDA College of Education  

By Iddi Yire, GNA   Koforidua, May 01, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama on Friday break grounds for the construction of a multi-purpose hall and hostel facility at the SDA College of Education…

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MTN Ghana supports Aboakyer 2026 festival with GHC 20,000  

By Victoria Agyemang, GNA    Winneba(C/R), May 01, GNA – Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to cultural preservation and community development with a GH₵20,000 donation…

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News Analysis: How China effectively aligns industrial upgrade with consumption boost

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Police dismantle robbery gang in UER 

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Education

PASSCO: A major threat to quality education in Ghana 

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Don’t store bread beyond four days – Baker advises consumers

By Benjamin A. Commey Sunyani, May 1, GNA – Madam Florence Ofori-Agyeman, the Chief Executive Officer of Bakerz Relish, a baking firm, has advised bread consumers to avoid…

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PASSCO: A major threat to quality education in Ghana 

A feature by Dora Jones Yaidoo  Accra, May 1, GNA – For generations, Ghanaians learned through informal education (family apprenticeship, communal work, storytelling, and observation). In modern times, formal schooling…

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Meitu upgrades RoboNeo with industry-first “Agent Teams” for Visual Content Creation

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Armwrestling Federation of Africa Empowers 40 Coaches as ‘Trainers of Trainers’

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Miss Teen contestants visit Bisa Abrewa Museum as grand finale looms

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Africa

China hands over $56.5 million ECOWAS HQ in Nigeria, expanding influence in West Africa

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Trump tells lawmakers war against Iran has “terminated” as 60-day deadline arrives

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Asia

Xinhua releases report on international education in China

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Europe

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Iran’s supreme leader urges economic, cultural battle to defeat enemies

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