Day: September 2, 2025

Bolgatanga: The Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF Ghana), a women’s rights Non-Governmental Organization, has conducted a policy dialogue focusing on women’s economic rights in Bolgatanga. The event, held in partnership with WILDAF West Africa Sub Regional Office and the Women in Agriculture Platform, received funding support from the African Women Development Fund as part of the ‘Economic Justice for Rural Women in West Africa’ project. According to Ghana News Agency, the dialogue sought to educate stakeholders, including traditional and religious leaders, women farmers, Civil Society Organizations, and state agencies like the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, about

Accra: The Ghana Muslim Mission Women’s Fellowship (GMMWF) has held its 14th National Conference in Accra, with a call on Muslim women to help build a more equitable and sustainable society. According to Ghana News Agency, Hajia Mariama Obeng, the National Coordinator of the Fellowship, emphasized the invaluable contributions of Muslim women to society, highlighting their role in creating opportunities for themselves and their communities. The theme of the conference, ‘Muslim women of faith and social justice: Building a sustainable future’, aligns with the Fellowship’s mission to empower women and promote justice. Hajia Obeng stressed the connection between faith and

Nadowli: The Nadowli-Kaleo District directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on young people to be advocates of transparency and good governance in their communities to propel national and community development. It said young people had a critical role to play in fighting corruption, safeguarding democratic governance, and promoting accountability at the community level. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Emmanuel Der Tambile, the Nadowli-Kaleo District Director of the NCCE, made the call at Nadowli during a civic engagement session with youth groups from various trade associations and organizations in the district on the rule of

Adidome: Mr Guggisberg Fiagbenu, Assembly Member for the Adidome Central Electoral Area, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving sanitation within the community, stressing the need for collective action to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Fiagbenu emphasized the importance of good sanitation for community well-being and development. He urged residents to actively participate in periodic clean-up exercises to reduce filth and prevent disease outbreaks. Mr Fiagbenu commended the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for their involvement, noting their participation as an example of strong community partnership in promoting environmental health. He announced an upcoming

Sekondi: The first batch of 51 students at the Wesleyan Entrepreneurship Training School, Sekondi Campus, have graduated after completing a comprehensive program in entrepreneurial development. According to Ghana News Agency, these students have undergone rigorous training in both theoretical and practical aspects across various fields. The graduates completed courses in areas such as fish farming, poultry, bead making, fashion design, stationery and general goods, carpentry, transport business, and crop farming. Additional disciplines included barbering, piggery and feed production, palm oil business, tomato powder production, graphic designing, photography, catfish production, and fabrication, among others. Miss Susana Serwah Boateng was recognized as

Accra: The West Africa Primate Conservation Action (WAPCA), a non-governmental organisation, has called for renewed protection of endangered species as the world marked International Primates Day on September 1. ‘Primates are some of the most intelligent and social animals on the planet, from playful monkeys to majestic great apes, they share many traits with humans and are vital seed dispersers for the health of their ecosystems,’ it said. According to Ghana News Agency, a press release on Monday said WAPCA attached importance to Primate Conservation as 60 percent of the species around the globe were at risk of extinction. ‘Sadly,

Tel aviv: More than 250 media outlets from over 70 countries blacked out their front pages and website homepages, and interrupted their broadcasts on Monday to protest the killing of journalists in the Gaza Strip. The action is part of a global demonstration against the ongoing violence that has claimed the lives of media professionals in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, Reporters Without Borders, which organized the protest, reported that 220 journalists have been killed by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip in less than two years. The organization’s Director General, Thibaut Bruttin, stated, “At the rate