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December 23, 2025 – The Ghana Association of Writers (GAW) hosted the World Organization of Writers (WOW), led by President Almukhametova Margarita, at the PAWA House Conference Room in Accra on Thursday, December 18, 2025. GAW was represented by Dr. Camynta Baezie, President; Dr. Michael Agbesi Kelly, Acting General Secretary; Mr. Kwame Akyea, Treasurer; Mr. Anthony Obeng Afrane, former General Secretary; and some members of the Association.
The two-hour meeting focused on exploring opportunities for cultural exchange between the creative communities of Ghana, Russia, and the world. The President of WOW expressed interest in promoting indigenous languages to enhance global literacy, stating, “Our work includes translations and publications. This year marks the 10th anniversary of languages in writing.”
Future projects discussed include:
• Children’s Literature initiatives to promote mutual literary understanding between Ghana and Russia
• The 3rd Congress of the World Organization of Writers in Brazil (Summer 2026)
The former General Secretary of GAW, Mr. Anthony Obeng Afrane, was awarded a gold medal for his contributions to literature and journalism.
Also in attendance were some prominent media houses including TV3 Ghana, JoyNews, GhOne TV, Daily Graphic and Ghanaweb.
