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WIUC Fireside Chat Sparks Leadership Insights

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 By Shine Esi Kwawukumey  Sir Sam Jonah @ WIUC Fire Side Chat The School of Communication Studies at Wisconsin International University College, Ghana (WIUC-GH), on Wednesday 24th September, 2025 hosted a captivating fireside chat with Sir Sam Jonah, the distinguished Ghanaian business executive and former President of AngloGold Ashanti.  The session, themed “My Leadership Journey”, brought together students, faculty, and guests for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and inspiration. The event formed part of the School’s ongoing seminar series, instituted in 2016 to bridge academia and industry by engaging thought leaders in conversations that inspire and prepare students for real-world challenges. Mrs. Baaba Cofie, Dean School of Communication studies  Delivering a warm welcome, Mrs. Baaba Cofie, Dean of the School of Communication Studies, described the encounter as an opportunity for students to learn beyond textbooks.  She highlighted the School’s commitmen...

Ghana-China Climate Summit Pushes Green Transition

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 By Shine Esi Kwawukumey  Ghana’s vulnerability to climate change is deepening, from destructive floods to erratic rainfall patterns that threaten food security. Accra played host to a landmark dialogue on climate action on September 16, 2025, as policymakers, financiers, academics, and youth gathered at the AfCFTA Secretariat for the Ghana-China Climate Summit 2025.  The event, organized by the Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory with support from the African Climate Foundation and Sino Africa, focused on strengthening partnerships for climate finance and resilience in Ghana. Speakers emphasized that addressing these threats requires not only global cooperation but also strong domestic responsibility. Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, reaffirmed Beijing’s pledge to support Africa’s green transition through climate finance and technology transfer. “China has established two major funds to support climate action the South-South Cooperation Fund for Cli...