Ghana Roundup: Nationwide strike, police training, bilateral ties, sports

Mining company assets protection

150 Ghana police officers have been trained to protect mining company assets, with a focus on professionalism and ethical conduct. The training, organised by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, aimed to improve service delivery and cooperation between police and mining companies. Facilitators covered topics such as the Minerals and Mining Act, ethical considerations, and security threats, while urging cooperation between internal and external security personnel. Ghana Business News reports that the Inspector General of Police expressed gratitude for the training and emphasised the importance of using the knowledge and skills acquired to maintain order in the areas of operation.

Ghana-Zimbabwe ties

Zimbabwe and Ghana have strengthened bilateral ties through a study visit on diaspora engagement. The visit, supported by the International Organization for Migration, aimed to enhance collaboration and capacity in working on diaspora engagement. Key officials from Zimbabwe visited Ghana for high-level meetings with Ghanaian counterparts and to learn about Ghana's successful diaspora engagement initiatives. The visit highlighted the potential for Zimbabwe to enhance its National Diaspora Policy based on Ghana's successful models. Chronicle reports that this initiative demonstrates the power of collaborative efforts in achieving national development goals.

Ghana-France cooperation

Ghana's President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo reaffirmed commitment to expand cooperation with France in renewable energies and technological innovation at the France National Day celebration. He highlighted the enduring relevance of France's values of freedom, equality, and fraternity and commended the French people for their resilience and unity. Ghana also anticipates promotion to full-time member status within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). France's Ambassador emphasized the significant collaborations across various sectors and expressed strong support for Ghana's application for full membership in the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, Ghanaian Times reports.

Football

Nico Williams, a Spanish player with Ghanaian roots, won the Euros, equaling Marcel Desailly's record. According to GhanaWeb, he was named Man of the Match after scoring in the final. Spain won the championship, their fourth title.

Nationwide strike

10 labour unions in Ghana declared a nationwide strike in protest of the sale of 60% of SSNIT shares in four hotels. The decision follows Organised Labour’s directive, and the TUC Secretary-General urged workers to stay away until the sale is cancelled. SSNIT had received approval for the sale, but one potential buyer has withdrawn their bid. The SSNIT Board has since announced the termination of the sale process, Ghanaian Times reports.