Accra has strengthened its growing reputation as a continental media and business hub following the decision by the Africa News Agency (ANA) to relocate its global headquarters to Ghana’s capital.
The move, announced in a press release signed by ANA’s Chief Executive Officer, Dounia Ben Mohamed, coincided with the opening of the agency’s 11th office and the release of a special Ghana-focused edition of its bilingual quarterly digital magazine, ANAMag.
Previously headquartered in Paris and Kigali, ANA described the relocation to Accra as both strategic and symbolic, reflecting what it sees as Africa’s evolving economic and media landscape. The agency characterised the decision as more than a change of address, noting that it positions ANA closer to policymakers, entrepreneurs, creatives, institutions, and emerging talents shaping the continent’s future.
In the statement, Ghana was highlighted as a politically stable and innovation-driven economy, supported by a youthful population, a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, and an influential diaspora community. ANA said these factors make Accra a strategic gateway for deepening Pan-African media collaboration and strengthening connectivity across Africa.
To mark the relocation, the agency announced it will host the second edition of its annual forum, “Shaping the Future of African Media,” in Accra on April 29 and 30, 2026. The event is expected to bring together media professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to examine emerging trends and chart the direction of African media.
Founded in 2015, ANA operates 11 offices across Africa and Europe, works with more than 40 correspondents, and partners with over 100 media organisations. The agency distributes multimedia content in French, English, and Arabic to a global audience and records over one million views across its platforms.
In addition to its mainstream coverage, ANA publishes ANAKids — “The News by Kids, for Kids” — a platform produced in more than 20 African languages to engage children and adolescents and nurture the next generation of leaders.
With Accra now serving as its central coordinating hub, ANA says it aims to expand its continental footprint and deepen engagement with institutions and stakeholders across Africa.
