Minister Agnes Naa Momo Lartey Represents Ghana at Africa Care Forum as New Details Emerge on Sudan and Diaspora Developments

Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, Ghana’s Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has represented President John Mahama at the inaugural Africa Care Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During the high-level event organized by the African Union Commission, Dr. Lartey praised the initiative for creating a platform focused on women, gender, and youth issues, specifically advocating for increased investment in the care economy. She framed these investments as essential for sustainable social development across the continent, highlighting Ghana's commitment to supporting the African Union's broader gender and youth agendas under the current leadership of President Mahama. While diplomatic efforts continue in Addis Ababa, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan has been highlighted by the recent recognition of Sudanese photojournalist Abdulmonam Eassa. Eassa was awarded a World Press Photo prize for his series capturing the ‘broken promises’ of the Sudanese revolution and the impact of the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Spanning events from 2020 to 2025, his work captures the profound resilience of the Sudanese people and the vital role of community solidarity in Khartoum, while expressing deep concern over the perceived lack of international support for Sudanese civil society during this tumultuous period. In a separate development affecting the West African business community and the diaspora, an autopsy report has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of British-Nigerian businessman Igho Ubiribo, known as ‘Tiny.’ The 43-year-old, a known associate of the musician Davido, passed away in Bangkok, Thailand, following a medical procedure in March. The report indicates that Ubiribo died after receiving 40 milliliters of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine at a clinic. The release of these findings provides definitive answers to a case that has drawn significant attention across international social and business circles. Together, these stories illustrate the multifaceted nature of the African experience in 2025, ranging from high-level policy advocacy in Ethiopia to the visual testimonies of conflict in Sudan and the personal tragedies of the global diaspora. As regional bodies like the African Union and leaders like President John Mahama work toward systemic improvements, the lived experiences of Africans at home and abroad continue to underscore the need for both institutional progress and local resilience.