The Director of Public Health at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Florence Kuukyi, has raised concerns over the worsening sanitation crisis in Accra, warning that the increasing levels of filth now pose a serious threat to public health and air quality. She revealed that more than 28,000 people die each year in Ghana due to …| Zed Multimedia
Ghana became the fifth African nation to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup as they confirmed first spot in Group I on Sunday. The Black Stars sealed qualification after beating Comoros 1-0 in Accra. The West Africans will join Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt, among the countries that have already qualified, with more to […]| African Times
Ghana has become the latest country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The Black Stars were all but confirmed at next year’s tournament before they hosted Comoros on Sunday. Otto Addo’s men came into the match top of Group I, three points clear of Madagascar, with a far superior goal difference. Following a goalless […] 2026 WCQ: Ghana becomes latest African country to qualify| Daily Post Nigeria
Ghana is the first country in the world to roll out a malaria treatment specially formulated for newborn babies. The new treatment, known as Coartem <5 kg Baby, uses a new ratio and dose of artemether-lumefantrine to account for metabolic differences in babies under 5kg. Small babies handle drugs differently due to the immaturity of their […]| Health Policy Watch
Local Collaborative Management Committees (LCMCs), give voice to marginalized groups (women, youth, and ethnic minorities) and ensure that their concerns are included in government conservation plans.| Global Voices
The results of a digital trade initiative in Africa show the continent has made progress but barriers to paperless trade persist, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Bank. The organisations have carried out digital trade reviews for six countries – Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda – to identify…| Global Trade Review (GTR)
Ghana has signed a bilateral debt restructuring agreement with the United Kingdom, marking another significant step in the country’s economic recovery programme. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, representing the Republic of Ghana, confirmed the agreement worth about US$256 million was signed in Accra with His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, John Humphrey. “This milestone reflects […]| The Herald Ghana
Ghana has offered its support for a peace agreement that would ensure the restoration of the Gaza Strip.| MyJoyOnline
The Chief Executive Officer of Hubtel, Alex Bram, has revealed that the Ghanaian fintech company now generates over $110 million in annual revenue a figure that highlights the rapid growth of digital payments in the country.| MyJoyOnline
Within the context of rapidly changing geopolitics, Russia and Ghana are closely aligned in their efforts to sustain their bilateral relations. In an interview during a working visit to the Republic of Ghana, in early October 2025, Dmitry Savelyev, State… Kester Kenn Klomegah| Pressenza
Ghana’s air force faces a critical juncture in the wake of a devastating helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two cabinet ministers […]| Military Africa
Con una cerimonia durante la Giornata Internazionale per l’eliminazione delle armi nucleari il Kirghizistan ha L'articolo La maggioranza dei Paesi del mondo ora sostiene il Trattato di proibizione delle armi nucleari TPNW proviene da Rete Italiana Pace e Disarmo.| Rete Italiana Pace e Disarmo
Ghana’s major parties used anti-LGBTQ rhetoric to score political points Advocacy group Rightify Ghana is calling out the extreme anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric of Ghanaian politicians in the wake of last year’s election, with a new report documenting the worst abuses and calling for concrete action for change. “The intense homophobic campaigning of 2024 has left a… The post Ghana politicians fomented anti-LGBTQ violence during election, report says appeared first on Erasing 76 Crimes.| Erasing 76 Crimes
Is gender equality in Ghana staged? The post Performative Democracy and Gender Equity in Ghana appeared first on African Arguments.| African Arguments
Ghana has issued Africa’s first bilateral carbon credits through a cookstove project with Switzerland but concerns persist.| Gas Outlook
Flutterwave, a leading African fintech company, has issued a formal response to the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) recent…| Technext
Roy-Stanley Nwafor, IEP Nigeria Country Representative highlighted strategies for youth engagement, institutional strengthening, and continental stability.| Vision of Humanity
The US-Africa trade amounts to about 40 bn USD every year. Even though South Africa remains a top export market for the US, other African markets are important, too. For example, the top product imported from the US to Ghana is cars. Let’s explore options for shipping from the US to Ghana. Shipping from the ... Read more The post Shipping from the US to Ghana appeared first on ShipHub.| ShipHub
Thank you to our friends at MyExpatTaxes for compiling this data! These are all the countries we visit on our group scouting trips, and they shared this info so you could make the best choice about where to visit. Join us for a free Q&A session to learn more! —Jen If you’ve ever considered retiring [...]| Expatsi
Ghana’s latest offshore oil discovery promises economic gains and greater energy security — but raises fresh concerns about delaying its clean energy transition and locking in long-term fossil fuel dependence. The post Ghana oil find raises fresh concerns over delay to energy transition appeared first on Gas Outlook.| Gas Outlook
"Aunque el Año del Regreso ha dado la bienvenida con entusiasmo a afroamericanos para vivir en Ghana, todavía es importante comprender cómo su presencia puede cambiar drásticamente las vidas de los ghaneses ...".| Global Voices en Español
The release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and similar chatbots like Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude has re-ignited the discussion around how we can manage and direct artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. A common challenge with these and other AI and machine learning (ML) systems is their Silicon Valley heritage that often excludes the lived experiences of Africans... The post How Ghanaians Can Engage with and Create Generative AI Solutions appeared first on Technology Salon.| Technology Salon
In the Mamprobi neighborhood in central Accra, just 15 minutes away from Ghana’s Human Rights Court, you find the Women of Dignity Alliance (WODA), an organization that provides a vital sanctuary for sex workers. Susana Dartey founded WODA in 2012, following years of running the Theatre for Change Ghana project. WODA has become a transformative… The post “My Body Matters”: Ending Sexual Violence Against Sex Workers in Ghana first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post “My Body ...| African Feminism (AF)
Möödunud aasta oli maailmas väljakutsete rohke, ent ka väikesel Eestil on võimalik kiiresti ning paindlikult tegutsedes inimesi kriiside keskel mõjusalt abistada. Eesti organisatsioon Mondo viis mullu eestlaste abi kümnesse riiki, toetades nii sõja tõttu kodust lahkunud inimesi hädavajaliku humanitaarabiga kui vaesemate perede laste haridusteed. Kiire ja paindlik tegutsemine „2024. aasta oli Mondo tegevusvaldkondade jaoks üks| MTÜ Mondo
Government has signed a \$30 million deal with the government of China to construct a modern market in Aflao, fulfilling| The Overseers - Ghana No.1 News
Liquify, the invoice financing platform co-founded by Nadya Yaremenko and Alberta Asafo-Asamoah, has closed a $1.5 million equity seed round,| The Innovation Spark
When a comrade asked me to reflect on my year, I didn’t think much of it. Sure, I could tell you what a year it’s been, how I’ve weaved through the movement, constantly shifting gears and constantly moving. But as I sat down, I grabbed a book and a pen, opened my computer, and nothing.… The post Nationalist Rhetoric and Burn out Harm Queer Ghanaians first appeared on African Feminism (AF). The post Nationalist Rhetoric and Burn out Harm Queer Ghanaians appeared first on African Femini...| African Feminism (AF)
The World Health Organization (WHO) is sponsoring a malaria vaccine study in African children without obtaining informed consent from parents.| Foreign Policy Journal
KEY POINTS Nigeria’s petroleum minister Heineken Lokpobiri urged Ghana to learn from Nigeria’s early oil sector challenges and embrace regional colla| Energy News Africa Plus
Key Points Benedict Peters has made a significant impact on Africa’s economy through his successful businesses. False claims, such as the one about| Energy News Africa Plus
Dele Momodu debunks arrest rumors about Benedict Peters, clarifying that the situation was handled professionally by Ghanaian authorities| Energy News Africa Plus
"Ghanaians say that wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one person can embrace it," says Clarissa Akakpo, Ghana's rare speciality tea retailer.| Tea Journey
This African Peanut Stew is a delicious main course cooked in a tomato and peanut butter sauce to make a rich and hearty stew.| The Foreign Fork
By Mohammed Bashiru and Professor Cai Yonghong Introduction The idea of institutional autonomy in higher education institutions (HEIs) naturally comes up when discussing academic freedom. These two…| SRHE Blog
1. Historical Background| e Ethiopia
When you ask people who've left the U.S. what they miss most, they invariably say Mexican food. While they probably mean Tex-Mex, the fact remains that many countries in the world have a real scarcity of spicy food, especially those in Northern and Western Europe. If you've never noticed it before, it's true that many (but| Expatsi
In a groundbreaking move, Ashesi University’s Endowment Fund has invested in Janngo Capital, a pan-African venture capital firm. The university| The Innovation Spark
Ghana plans to tax Ghanaian residents' foreign incomes. This development will impact remote workers, content creators, and influencers.| Techpoint Africa
Discover the best tips for planning a 5 day trip to Ghana. From history to pampering , this detailed guide has you covered!| expatpanda.com
While US citizens have traditionally lagged behind other countries in moving abroad, the trend seems to be shifting. As they reach retirement age, Americans seek to stretch their monthly pension and social security. They want to find affordable countries with high quality medical care that won't bankrupt them. Retirees want to embrace local culture or| Expatsi
Dr. Nii Lante Heward-Mills is the Country Director for Viamo in Ghana and Liberia. He is an Information and Communications| The Innovation Spark
Be like John: Volunteer for Trufi and contribute to innovative projects such as the Route Pages plugin, benefiting communities and travelers.| Trufi Association
Ghana's PHC redesign and 'Networks of Practice' aim to achieve universal health coverage by 2030, building on a successful Volta Region pilot. The post Ghana’s Journey to Universal Health Coverage: Transforming Primary Health Care with ‘Networks of Practice’ appeared first on Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator.| Health Systems Strengthening Accelerator
Pompeii continues to amaze. The tragedy that befell the city in AD 79 famously preserved powerful and poignant snapshots of everyday life. From family homes ablaze with flamboyant frescoes to the gritty realities of industries reliant on hard manual labour, Pompeii has it all. Now the largest dig in the city for a generation has unearthed a property that brings together both of these facets: a combined bakery and residential complex. It offers plenty of grist for the mill when it comes to und...| World Archaeology
I was standing on the DNA of my ancestors.| Jacquette M. Timmons
Defense chiefs of West Africa on Thursday, June 27 proposed a plan to deploy a 5,000-strong “standby force” to fight| Military Africa
A few weeks ago, Rachel Schurman and I published The Complex Choreography of Agricultural Biotechnologies in Africa in the journal African Affairs. In the article, we surveyed nearly 30 years of strategic and well-funded efforts by donors to bring GMOs to Africa. These efforts, we contend, have so far yielded very little. How come? We argue that […]| Joeva Sean Rock
I'm very excited to be giving a talk at UC Berkeley next month on genetically modified crops, sustainability, and qualitative research methods.| Joeva Sean Rock
Happy to share that my article, “We Are Not Starving: Challenging Genetically Modified Seeds and Development in Ghana" received the 2019 Boahen-Wilks Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Article in Ghana Studies.| Joeva Sean Rock
It’s December, which means I’ve hit the year anniversary of my defense (wow!) and 2019 is near. I’ve been reflecting on work done the past year – not because productivity is the goal – but because I, like many others, constantly fall into the trap of feeling underproductive and therefore overlooking actual accomplishments. So, I […]| Joeva Sean Rock
Earlier this week, Ghanaian scientists announced they plan to name a new sweet potato variety after fellow countryman Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary General who died on August 18 of this year. The primary investigator overseeing the sweet potato project, Dr. Ernest Baafi, told reporters the naming was in tribute of Annan’s work with the […]| Joeva Sean Rock
Why aren't rich and tasty food cultures more central to development efforts?| Joeva Sean Rock
Two book festivals – Pa Gya! and Aké Arts and Book Festival – will both take place soon. Pa Gya! A Literary Festival in Accra, organised by the Writers Project of Ghana and hosted by the Goethe-Institut happens from 19th to 21st October 2018. According to WPG, there will be “over sixty writers, publishers, and literary […]| Kinna Reads
Some Ghanaian folks who dial the wrong number have the most infuriating manners. Here is a poet’s response. Enjoy! WRONG NUMBER NUMBER TWO No, There’s no “Mr. Coleman” here. And no, no. You mustn’t stay to chat me up. To warn you historical ancient, every ominous note intended, Please stranger, do not tarry. The path […]| Kinna Reads
For decades, the West's unwanted fashion has made its way to used-clothing markets in Africa. Now it's fuelling an environmental catastrophe.| www.abc.net.au
Here is the best 10 day guided road trip in Ghana. This Ghanian itinerary includes culture, art, slave history, food, beaches, and wild life.| Go Far Grow Close
I spent the best 5 weeks of my life solo travelling across Ghana to learn about Ghanaian food, culture and history. I travelled through 7 regions (Greater| The Canadian African
I spent about ten days in the Ivory Coast, mostly in Abidjan, but also Yamoussoukro, Man, and Grand Bassam. (Note – The Ivory Coast is so French in culture and temperament that it insists on offici…| Matt Lakeman
2021 has been a really rough year for Ghana’s LGBTQI people. Police raided and shut down a queer community center in Accra; 21 people attending a paralegal workshop in the city of Ho were arrested …| AfroQueer Podcast
Siemens Stiftung and Ghanaian social enterprise BLUETOWN launch AccessSTEM to enable access to high-quality Open Educational Resources (OERs) in semi-urban Ghana. The collaboration enables up to 5,000 teachers to connect to BLUETOWN’s infrastructure and access digital learning and teaching materials...| BLUETOWN
THE GHANAIAN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION SUPPORTS CONNECTING SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CLINICS IN 1,000 UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. Affordable and reliable Internet access is increasingly necessary for improving socio-economic conditions and securing higher standards of living. Yet a digital divide exists; more...| BLUETOWN
Access Agriculture and BLUETOWN enter into strategic partnership Access Agriculture and BLUETOWN have today announced a strategic partnership wherein all Access Agriculture farming content will be made freely available to users on the BLUETOWN Local Cloud. The partnership follows the inclusion of...| BLUETOWN
I spent 12 days in Ghana, specifically in Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, and Mole National Park. These are my notes, though this essay is more like Notes on Saudi Arabia with a bigger emphasis on the h…| Matt Lakeman
