The city of Accra will play host to the pre-event of the 7th edition of the Africa Regional Journal (TARJ) Forum and the accompanying TWARM Awards on July 26th , 2025, under the theme “The Africa We Want: Agenda 2063 and Its Sustainability.”
The event aims to celebrate and honor outstanding entrepreneurs and businesses across Ghana and the West African sub-region for their significant contributions to economic growth, job creation, and social development. Among the notable awardees is Medimafo Herbal Hospital, recognized for its innovation and impact in the healthcare sector.
According to the event’s organizer, Ambassador Rossett Aliu, the forum is more than just a ceremony—it is a call to action to appreciate and promote African excellence from within.
“We need to honour and promote our own. We don’t have to wait for validation from external organizations or international bodies. These businesses are thriving, creating jobs, and driving change. They deserve to be celebrated here at home,” said Amb. Aliu.
The upcoming event follows the successful hosting of a similar forum last month in Monrovia, Liberia, where local entrepreneurs and organizations were recognized for their achievements. Speaking in Monrovia, Amb. Aliu praised Liberians for their peaceful elections, describing them as crucial for attracting investment and fostering long-term development.
“Liberia’s youth are vibrant and ready,” she stated. “We must channel this energy to drive national progress and inclusive growth.”
The Accra forum will also shine a spotlight on Agenda 2063, the African Union’s 50-year strategic vision for an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa. The forum will emphasize the importance of raising awareness and mobilizing support around the agenda’s goals, particularly among youth and grassroots communities.
Amb. Gertrude C. Carter, President of the IHRC Rescue Mission and representative of GAVCA, will be among the keynote speakers. She is expected to outline how various African-led initiatives, such as mobile clinics in Ghana and climate-smart agriculture in Liberia, align with the broader objectives of Agenda 2063.
“Agenda 2063 is both a dream and a design—a development blueprint by Africans, for Africans,” said Amb. Carter. “We’re not just imagining the future—we’re building it.”
Organizers anticipate that this year’s forum will bring together a diverse mix of business leaders, policymakers, civil society actors, and youth innovators. The event is expected to inspire a renewed commitment to Africa’s development vision and deepen collaboration across borders.