9 h. ago ECOWAS deploys standby force to Benin amid military takeover

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the deployment of its Standby Force to the Republic of Benin, citing the need to uphold constitutional order and protect the country’s territorial integrity. The move follows an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the level of Heads of State and […]

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19 h. ago Soldiers in Benin say they have seized power from President Talon

Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon and seized power.

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20 h. ago Soldiers on Benin’s national television claim to have seized power

A group of soldiers on Benin's national television claimed to have seized power in the West African nation on Sunday, the latest threat to democratic norms in the unstable region.

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35 h. ago WASSCE decline reveals deep gaps, there’s need to overhaul education system – Franklin Cudjoe

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, is urging a thorough reassessment of Ghana’s education framework in the wake of the significant slump in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, especially in Core Mathematics and Social Studies.

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64 h. ago Dakar Launches First West African Festival Of Arts And Culture

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dakar-launches-first-west-african-festival-of-arts-and-culture/On Sunday, 30 November 2025, Dakar proudly hosted the inaugural West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST). The opening ceremony, presided over by Prime Minister H.E. Ousmane Sonko, marked the realization of a vision conceived nearly thirty-eight years ago: to strengthen regional integration through the power of arts and culture. Jointly organized by the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dakar-launches-first-west-african-festival-of-arts-and-culture/

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64 h. ago ECOWAS Permanent Representatives Committee Holds 4th Meeting In Abuja

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-permanent-representatives-committee-holds-4th-meeting-in-abuja/The Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened its fourth meeting on Monday, 1 December 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. The session was chaired by H.E. Julius Sandy, High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Nigeria and ECOWAS, representing the current Chair of the Authority of Heads of State and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-permanent-representatives-committee-holds-4th-meeting-in-abuja/

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3 d. ago President Mahama links poor WASSCE results to neglect in basic education

President John Dramani Mahama has attributed the recent poor performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to long-standing neglect of basic education.

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4 d. ago Education authorities urged to review SHS policy system for excellent results

Education authorities have been urged to review the Senior High School (SHS) education system to help improve results in the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

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4 d. ago Free SHS has nothing to do with poor WASSCE performance – Miracles Aboagye

An aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is calling for a more informed national discussion on the causes of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) performance.

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4 d. ago Drop in WASSCE 2025 performance – Reality check or victory for integrity?

Last week, the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) released the 2025 results, sparking intense debate across the country. After years of impressive pass rates under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, this year’s results show a sharp decline in performance. Pass rates in Core Mathematics pass rates fell from 66.86% in 2024 to 48.73%, while Social Studies dropped from 71.53% to 55.82%.

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5 d. ago Ninety Three Graduates Complete ECOWAS Professional Immersion Programme

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ninety-three-graduates-complete-ecowas-professional-immersion-programme/The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has awarded attestations to ninety-three young professionals who completed a one-year immersion programme across various regional institutions and agencies. The outgoing ceremony took place on November 26, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, marking the successful conclusion of the 2025 batch of the professional development initiative. Report presentations […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ninety-three-graduates-complete-ecowas-professional-immersion-programme/

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5 d. ago Dr. Agyemang Fires Back at GES Over WASSCE Remarks, Defends WAEC’s Integrity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-agyemang-fires-back-at-ges-over-wassce-remarks-defends-waecs-integrity/In a sharp pushback crackling through the public discourse like a wire under tension, the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has condemned the Ghana Education Service (GES) over its recent statement on the poor performance recorded in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Dr. Agyemang — who also served […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dr-agyemang-fires-back-at-ges-over-wassce-remarks-defends-waecs-integrity/

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5 d. ago Ghana hosts WAECS 2025, highlights historic synchronisation of West African power grid

Ghana on Tuesday welcomed ministers and energy leaders from across West Africa to the 2025 West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) in Accra, where the Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor, emphasised the need for regional integration to strengthen energy security and accelerate development.

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5 d. ago 2025 WASSCE: Candidates struggle with the use of vocabulary in English Language

Mr John Kapi, Director of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has revealed that Chief Examiners observed a significant challenge among candidates in the correct use of English vocabulary.

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5 d. ago Strict invigilation behind reduced cheating in 2025 WASSCE, says Eduwatch Boss

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has credited the marked drop in examination malpractice during the 2025 WASSCE to the far stricter monitoring regime introduced by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

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6 d. ago True reflection – WAEC says 2025 scores mirror candidate performance

The Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Joh Kapi, says the 2025 WASSCE results reflect exactly what candidates produced in the examination hall.

Sport

6 d. ago ECOWAS and UEMOA Ministers Adopt Cultural Heritage Action Plan

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-and-uemoa-ministers-adopt-cultural-heritage-action-plan/Ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) have adopted a joint action plan to advance the return of African cultural property to their countries of origin. The endorsement came during a high level ministerial meeting held in Dakar, Senegal, on Sunday, November 30, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-and-uemoa-ministers-adopt-cultural-heritage-action-plan/

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6 d. ago UG alerts prospective students to revisit application portal after 2025 WASSCE release

The University of Ghana has called on all prospective undergraduate students to revisit its applications portal following the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.

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6 d. ago WASSCE 2025 Failure Surge Reflects Systemic Education Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wassce-2025-failure-surge-reflects-systemic-education-crisis/The dramatic increase in failure rates recorded in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) stems from deep institutional failures within Ghana’s education system, according to Dr. Peter Attafuah, Senior Education Advisor at Africa Education Watch. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday, Dr. Attafuah identified poor student preparation, inadequate teaching capacity, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wassce-2025-failure-surge-reflects-systemic-education-crisis/

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6 d. ago WAEC identifies seven key areas behind poor core mathematics performance

John Kapi, Head of Public Relations at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has attributed the sharp decline in Core Mathematics performance in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to specific skill gaps among students.

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