3 h. ago Africa’s Youth Unemployment Crisis Demands A New Social Contract

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-youth-unemployment-crisis-demands-a-new-social-contract/Across Africa, a quiet but urgent debate is unfolding—one that goes far beyond job statistics or economic forecasts. It is a debate about dignity, opportunity, and the future of a continent whose demographic trajectory is unlike any other. With more than 60 percent of Africans under the age of 25, the question of how to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africas-youth-unemployment-crisis-demands-a-new-social-contract/

Events

16 h. ago Young African professionals urged to drive innovation to build a resilient future

Innovation is increasingly being recognised as a critical driver of resilient development across Africa. With the continent facing rapid urbanisation, rising youth unemployment, climate pressures, and persistent infrastructure gaps, experts say traditional development models are no longer adequate.

Politics

5 d. ago Africa urged to support youth pioneering innovations in food systems

Senior Specialist for Institutional Capacity Strengthening at AGRA, Lilian Githinji, says there is a need for enhanced support for young Africans pioneering innovations in Africa’s food systems.

Sport

8 d. ago Spanish Football League Marks Decade in Africa with Youth Development Programs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spanish-football-league-marks-decade-in-africa-with-youth-development-programs/Spain’s top football competition celebrated ten years of operations in Africa this month with a documentary premiere and special event in Johannesburg, highlighting development programs that have reached over 3,000 young players and coaches across the continent. LaLiga became the first European league to establish a permanent African office when it opened in Johannesburg in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spanish-football-league-marks-decade-in-africa-with-youth-development-programs/

Sport

9 d. ago Otumfuo Urges Mahama to Prioritize Unemployment Crisis Threatening National Stability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/otumfuo-urges-mahama-to-prioritize-unemployment-crisis-threatening-national-stability/Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take urgent steps to address Ghana’s rising unemployment, describing it as a growing threat to national stability that can no longer be ignored. Speaking at the 59th Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Saturday, November 29, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/otumfuo-urges-mahama-to-prioritize-unemployment-crisis-threatening-national-stability/

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1 week ago Asantehene urges President Mahama to act swiftly on unemployment, calls for support for SMEs

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to prioritise Ghana’s growing unemployment crisis, warning that the situation poses a threat to national stability. Speaking at the 59th Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Saturday, November 29, the Asantehene said the country can no longer overlook the scale of joblessness among the youth.

Politics

1 week ago FirstBank Ghana Opens Digital Learning Hub at University of Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/firstbank-ghana-opens-digital-learning-hub-at-university-of-ghana/FirstBank Ghana has inaugurated the FirstBank Hotspot Comfort Zone at the University of Ghana, Legon Campus, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to education, digital advancement, and youth empowerment across Africa. The facility addresses infrastructural challenges facing the university’s growing student population. Olusegun Alebiosu, Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Group, described the initiative as more than a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/firstbank-ghana-opens-digital-learning-hub-at-university-of-ghana/

Politics

1 week ago ‘Pass the bills now’ – Social Enterprise Ghana calls for urgent reforms

Social Enterprise Ghana is demanding the immediate passage of key policies and bills needed to strengthen Ghana’s fast-growing social innovation sector.

Economics

2 w. ago Labour Minister Attributes Unemployment Crisis to Lack of Creativity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/labour-minister-attributes-unemployment-crisis-to-lack-of-creativity/Labour, Jobs, and Employment Minister Dr. Rashid Pelpuo has identified lack of creativity as the root cause of Ghana’s persistent unemployment problem during an interview with Accra-based GH One Television on Friday. Dr. Pelpuo stated that Ghana has accumulated non-creative approaches to job creation over many years, with the situation intensifying during the previous eight […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/labour-minister-attributes-unemployment-crisis-to-lack-of-creativity/

Politics

2 w. ago Don’t Wait for Perfect Conditions, Sam Jonah Advises African Youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dont-wait-for-perfect-conditions-sam-jonah-advises-african-youth/Business mogul Sir Sam Jonah has counseled young Africans to reject the notion that success demands perfect circumstances, urging them to take decisive action despite uncertainty and challenging conditions. Receiving the 2025 Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Ultimate Man of the Year Award on Saturday, November 22, at the Accra International Conference Centre […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dont-wait-for-perfect-conditions-sam-jonah-advises-african-youth/

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2 w. ago ‘Don’t wait for perfect conditions; start now!’ – Sam Jonah advises Africa’s youth

Business titan Sir Sam Jonah has used his acceptance speech at the EMY Africa Awards 2025 to shatter the myth that success requires ideal circumstances.

Politics

2 w. ago True leadership is about service and creating pathways for Africa’s youth –  Sam Jonah

African business statesman Sir Sam Jonah used his acceptance speech at the Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Awards 2025 to issue a charge to African leaders.

Politics

3 w. ago Tidal Rave goes continental: Durban and Lagos join roster as festival becomes Pan

Tidal Rave Festival, widely celebrated as West Africa's biggest beach festival, has officially announced a massive expansion, transforming into an African Travelling Festival set to unite youth across the continent.

Politics

3 w. ago Lord Paul Boateng to African Leaders: Put the Youth at the Heart of Policymaking

Lord Paul Boateng, a Member of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords, has called on African governments to place young people at the centre of national policy design and implementation. Addressing participants at the KPMG 2026 Post-Budget Forum on Monday, November 17, themed “Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation”, Lord Boateng underscored the importance […]

Politics

3 w. ago From Tragedy to Turning Point: Why Ghana must get serious about youth jobs and skills

The stampede at El-Wak Stadium during a military recruitment exercise—which claimed at least six young lives—should shake us to our core. Those weren’t just statistics. They were young Ghanaians, desperate enough to risk their safety for a shot at stable employment. This tragedy exposes an uncomfortable truth: we have a youth unemployment crisis, and our […]

Events

3 w. ago Stampede at Military Recruitment: A stark reminder of our grim unemployment crisis

Yesterday, six of our young citizens who left home hoping to return as potential recruits into our noble Ghana Armed Forces lost their lives in a tragic stampede during a recruitment exercise—an incident that should shake the conscience of the nation. Videos circulating on social media show thousands of desperate applicants jostling for a chance […]

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3 w. ago Stampede at Military Recruitment: A Stark Reminder of Ghana’s Grim Unemployment Crisis

Yesterday, six young Ghanaians who left home with hopes of joining the noble Ghana Armed Forces lost their lives in a tragic stampede during a recruitment exercise — an incident that should shake the conscience of the nation. Videos circulating on social media show thousands of desperate applicants jostling for a chance to have their documents assessed. What began as an orderly process quickly descended into chaos, claiming the lives of these compatriots and injuring dozens more.

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