34 h. ago Ghana Onion Farmers Push for Import Restrictions Amid Market Struggles

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/Local onion farmers in Ghana’s Asante Akyem North District are demanding government intervention to regulate foreign imports that they claim are devastating domestic markets despite a strong local harvest. The farmers argue that despite producing sufficient onions to meet national demand this season, cheaper imports from Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Niger continue to dominate consumer […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-onion-farmers-push-for-import-restrictions-amid-market-struggles/

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4 d. ago Communities in Northern Ghana Vulnerable to Extremist Recruitment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/communities-in-northern-ghana-vulnerable-to-extremist-recruitment/More than half of residents across northern Ghana cannot identify how violent extremist groups target young people for recruitment, according to new research that has sparked alarm among security officials. The survey findings expose dangerous knowledge gaps that could leave entire communities defenseless against sophisticated recruitment tactics. Researchers warn these vulnerabilities create openings for extremist […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/communities-in-northern-ghana-vulnerable-to-extremist-recruitment/

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4 d. ago CDD Ghana calls for targeted support for vulnerable groups in northern Ghana 

A baseline study by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD Ghana) has shown that majority of communities in northern Ghana lack adequate productive assets, leaving them vulnerable to economic shocks and violent extremism. 

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6 d. ago Bagre Dam spillage: Expedite release of relief items – U/E Regional Minister to NADMO

Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Atanga Akamugri, has appealed to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to urgently dispatch relief items to the region as the spillage of the Bagre Dam continues to threaten lives and property.

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7 d. ago Lottery Authority’s Social Arm Transforms Communities Across Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lottery-authoritys-social-arm-transforms-communities-across-ghana/Ghana’s National Lottery Authority has channeled millions of cedis into community development projects, reaching over two million people through its charitable foundation established four years ago. The NLA Good Causes Foundation operates on proceeds from lottery games and corporate partnerships, focusing on health, education, youth development, and cultural preservation across the country’s 16 regions. Since […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lottery-authoritys-social-arm-transforms-communities-across-ghana/

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7 d. ago Bagre Dam Spillage Forces Evacuations as Ghana Braces for Flooding

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagre-dam-spillage-forces-evacuations-as-ghana-braces-for-flooding/Communities across northern Ghana face immediate evacuation as water from Burkina Faso’s Bagre Dam threatens to flood farmlands and homes along the Volta River system. The National Disaster Management Organisation issued urgent warnings Monday for residents near the Black and White Volta Rivers to move to higher ground after the dam began spilling last week. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagre-dam-spillage-forces-evacuations-as-ghana-braces-for-flooding/

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8 d. ago Deadly Yemen Floods Displace Thousands as Climate Crisis Deepens

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deadly-yemen-floods-displace-thousands-as-climate-crisis-deepens/Torrential rains and violent storms have torn through Yemen since early August, leaving more than 46,500 people affected and thousands of families homeless. The latest natural disaster strikes a population already devastated by years of conflict and poverty. International Organization for Migration teams conducting rapid assessments across 73 displacement sites found entire communities stripped of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deadly-yemen-floods-displace-thousands-as-climate-crisis-deepens/

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9 d. ago Bagre Dam Spillage: Minister warns residents, clarifies farmer’s death not Linked to dam release

The Northeast Regional Minister, Hon. Ibrahim Tia, has cautioned farmers and residents living along the White Volta to prepare for the impact of the impending Bagre Dam spillage. Speaking on Joy Prime’s News Flash, he explained the extent of areas that could be affected and the steps being taken to ensure safety.

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1 week ago Bagre Dam Spillage: CCCFS demands urgent action as flood fears mount

The Centre for Climate Change and Food Security (CCCFS) has sounded the alarm following the early spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso, describing the situation as a “grave concern” and calling for urgent reforms to prevent another round of devastating floods in the Northern regions.

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1 week ago Chieftaincy Cases Clog Courts: GDLA Pushes for Alternative Dispute Resolution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chieftaincy-cases-clog-courts-gdla-pushes-for-alternative-dispute-resolution/The Ga Dangme Lands Administration (GDLA) has issued an urgent call for all chieftaincy issues in court to be withdrawn, citing the detrimental impact of these disputes on development in the Greatee Accra Region. According to the administration, chieftaincy disputes and land-related conflicts are hindering progress in approximately 90% of communities in the region. King […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/chieftaincy-cases-clog-courts-gdla-pushes-for-alternative-dispute-resolution/

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1 week ago Burkina Faso Moves Up Bagre Dam Release, Ghana Communities on Alert

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/burkina-faso-moves-up-bagre-dam-release-ghana-communities-on-alert/Burkina Faso’s national power company has accelerated plans to open the Bagre Dam floodgates, prompting Ghana’s Water Resources Commission to issue urgent warnings to downstream communities along the White Volta River. SONABEL began opening the dam gates on Monday, two days earlier than the originally scheduled Wednesday release date, after water levels reached 90.24% of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/burkina-faso-moves-up-bagre-dam-release-ghana-communities-on-alert/

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1 week ago Somalia’s Grassroots Recovery Takes Root Through Local Innovation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/somalias-grassroots-recovery-takes-root-through-local-innovation/A different narrative is emerging across Somalia, one that shifts focus from decades of crisis to community-driven solutions taking hold throughout the country. While challenges remain significant, Somali-led recovery efforts are transforming survival strategies into sustainable development models. The transformation spans multiple fronts, from climate adaptation initiatives to urban planning projects that prioritize inclusion. Communities […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/somalias-grassroots-recovery-takes-root-through-local-innovation/

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1 week ago Jihadist attack near Ghana border leaves four Burkinabe militiamen dead

A weekend attack by the jihadist group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) in Burkina Faso has resulted in the deaths of four government militiamen, with their weapons looted.

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1 week ago Bagre Dam spillage: Farmers and communities gripped with fear

Farmers and communities living along the White Volta River basin are preparing for the annual spillage of the Bagre and Kompienga Dams in Burkina Faso, which is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 25, 2025.

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1 week ago Bagre Dam Spillage Moved Forward as Water Levels Hit Critical Threshold

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagre-dam-spillage-moved-forward-as-water-levels-hit-critical-threshold/Authorities in Burkina Faso have moved the scheduled spillage of the Bagre Dam forward by two days following heavy rainfall that pushed water levels to near-maximum capacity. The controlled release, initially planned for Wednesday, August 27, will now begin on Monday, August 25, at 8:00 AM. SONABEL, the power-producing company managing the dam, announced the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagre-dam-spillage-moved-forward-as-water-levels-hit-critical-threshold/

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1 week ago Chiefs and Communities of Sankana pledge land for Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reductions Project

In a landmark show of unity and vision, the chiefs and people of the Sankana traditional area have pledged expansive tracts of land to support the Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reductions Project (GSLERP), a major shea parkland restoration initiative across 5 northern regions including, Sankana, Takpo, Kaleo and neighbouring communities. The launch of the 2025 […]

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2 w. ago IOM Pushes for Lasting Solutions for Nigeria’s Displaced Millions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iom-pushes-for-lasting-solutions-for-nigerias-displaced-millions/The International Organization for Migration is deepening its support for Nigeria’s government-led efforts to tackle one of the world’s most complex displacement crises. The pledge came during a four-day visit by the IOM’s Deputy Director General for Operations, Ugochi Daniels, who met with officials and displaced communities across multiple states. During the visit, IOM launched […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/iom-pushes-for-lasting-solutions-for-nigerias-displaced-millions/

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2 w. ago Health Workers Face Unprecedented Peril as Global Conflicts Intensify

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-workers-face-unprecedented-peril-as-global-conflicts-intensify/Health systems and the professionals who sustain them are being pushed to a breaking point across dozens of conflict zones. A coalition representing millions of global health workers issued a stark warning on World Humanitarian Day, pointing to a devastating rise in attacks and a critical drop in funding. For communities caught in the crossfire, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-workers-face-unprecedented-peril-as-global-conflicts-intensify/

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2 w. ago Galamsey threatens gas infrastructure in over 15 communities – Genser Energy warns

Genser Energy has identified over 15 high-risk communities across Ghana, particularly in the Western and Ashanti regions where illegal mining activities commonly known as galamsey are posing a serious threat to critical national infrastructure, particularly gas pipelines and power supply systems.

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2 w. ago WADPN Calls On ECOWAS, National Governments To Protect Marginalized People

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wadpn-calls-on-ecowas-national-governments-to-protect-marginalized-people/The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) and its partners have called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and national governments, particularly in Ghana, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso, to take decisive steps towards decriminalisation and protection of human rights. According to WADPN, the criminalisation of people who use drugs, sex workers, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/wadpn-calls-on-ecowas-national-governments-to-protect-marginalized-people/

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