5 h. ago Volta Region leads Ghana’s next green industrial revolution with strategic Kenaf breakthrough

As Ghana intensifies its search for sustainable economic solutions, the Volta Region is boldly stepping forward with a strategic blueprint to revive and scale up the Kenaf industry—an ambitious agro-industrial initiative with the potential to transform local economies, generate millions in foreign exchange, and position Ghana as a hub for green manufacturing in West Africa.

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33 h. ago Future of GH₵1 fuel levy hinges on energy sector performance – Energy Ministry

The Spokesperson and Head of the Communications Directorate at the Ministry of Energy, Richmond Rockson, has stated that the continuation or abolishment of the recently introduced GH₵1 fuel levy will depend on the future performance of the energy sector.

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34 h. ago Grace Adjoa Bayor: From Scoring Goals to Dressing Ghana’s Black Queens

The West Africans are one of the most recognizable nations at the helm of African Football. As far back as the 1990s, Ghana was vying for a place on the global stage when FIFA introduced the Women’s World Cup.

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3 d. ago Ablekuma North violence ‘sad and unfortunate’ – Sulemana Braimah

Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has described the violent incidents that marred the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun as both "sad and unfortunate".

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3 d. ago Ablekuma North polls: MFWA condemns violent attacks on 3 journalists

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has vehemently condemned the physical assault of three journalists covering the parliamentary election rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency of the Greater Accra Region on Friday, July 11, 2025. This incident adds to a troubling pattern of violence against media professionals in Ghana, raising serious concerns about press […]

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6 d. ago CJ Torkornoo to ECOWAS Court: My right to fair hearing breached, order Ghana to stop violation

Chief Justice of the Republic, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, has filed two applications at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Court of West Africa States (ECOWAS) for the enforcement of her human rights over what she says is a blatant disregard to her right for a fair hearing guaranteed by both the Ghana’s 1992 constitution and the 1991 protocol of the Community Court of Justice.

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1 week ago New framework offers hope for sustainable management of West Africa’s climate

As climate change continues to threaten fragile ecosystems, a new stakeholder-informed framework is offering hope for the sustainable management of West Africa’s coastal lagoons.

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1 week ago Ho Teaching Hospital charts path to medical excellence and tourism under new leadership

The Ho Teaching Hospital is entering a new chapter. Its new CEO, Dr. Hintermann K. K. Mbroh, and new Board Chair, Dr. Delanyo Yao Tsidi Dovlo, have laid out a bold plan to raise the hospital to top-tier status in Ghana and West Africa.

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1 week ago Doing business in neighbouring West African states will yield more dividends

Enterprise Group has reaffirmed its commitment to its Nigeria operations, expressing confidence in the long-term viability and profitability of its investment in the West African market.  Chief Executive Officer Daniel Larbi-Tieku, said the company’s decision into Nigeria was focused solely on the life insurance sector, a business model that Nigeria patience and a long-term view […]

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1 week ago Goosie Tanoh explains Volta River’s significance to government’s ‘Grow 24’ programme

The Volta River will play a critical role in Ghana’s Grow24 strategy under the broader 24-Hour Economy policy, according to Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, Mr. Goosie Tanoh.

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1 week ago From local tools to global labs: An African scientist contributing to global hydrogen research landscape

In the evolving global energy landscape, hydrogen is increasingly being explored as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. Among the many researchers contributing to this field is Dr. Eric Komla Fangnon, a Ghanaian scientist who has advanced technical knowledge in the field of hydrogen-material interactions and structural engineering — work that could eventually support the growing energy and infrastructure needs of West Africa.

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2 w. ago African artistes must stop being obsessed with money that makes no sense – Motolani Alake

Nigerian music executive Motolani Alake has criticised what he calls an unhealthy obsession with money among African musicians, particularly those from West Africa.

Culture

2 w. ago Ghana’s peace must not be taken for granted – Mahama warns amid regional instability

President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned Ghanaians not to take the country’s peace and stability for granted, amidst growing political tensions and unrest in neighbouring West African states.

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Energy Crossroads: How global oil shocks are reshaping an African economy

Introduction Ghana stands at a peculiar energy crossroads. The West African nation pumps crude oil from its Jubilee and TEN offshore fields, yet spends billions annually importing refined petrol and diesel to meet domestic demand. This paradox has left the economy dangerously exposed to global oil shocks, from the Russia-Ukraine war to escalating Middle East […]

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2 w. ago Nkwanta conflict will not prevent GES from conducting WAEC exams – GES PRO

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has assured the public that the ongoing conflict in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region will not disrupt the conduct of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for final-year students in the area.

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2 w. ago Ghana must clean up utility finances to win in regional power trade – Jabesh Amissah

Energy policy analyst and Managing Partner of Arthur Energy Advisors, Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, is concerned about Ghana’s preparedness, or lack thereof, for regional electricity trade under the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP).

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2 w. ago Togo’s political crisis risks spilling over into West Africa – Security Analyst warns

Togo's recent constitutional overhaul has plunged the country into renewed political unrest, with mass protests erupting nationwide in response to reforms perceived as a veiled attempt by President Faure Gnassingbé, now Chairman of the Council of Ministers, to prolong his grip on power.

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2 w. ago West African gov’ts must push for harmonised visa regimes, cross border connectivity – GTA 

Mrs Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), says West African governments must push for more harmonized visa regimes, improved cross-border connectivity, and strong linkages between their destinations.

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2 w. ago Migrating to Europe changes gut bacteria and raises heart disease risk – study finds

A joint study between the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Amsterdam UMC, a leading medical centre in the Netherlands, has found that migrants, in this case from West Africa to Europe, experience a ‘clear change’ in their microbiome composition as compared to their non-migrant peers in West Africa, which exposes them to an increase of cardiovascular […]

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2 w. ago TikTok team engages Ghana’s Minister for Communication on digital safety, STEM content and youth empowerment

A delegation from TikTok, led by Tokunbo Ibrahim, Government Relations and Public Policy Lead for West Africa, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), to congratulate him on his appointment and explore opportunities for collaboration. The meeting focused on aligning TikTok’s initiatives with the […]

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