Category: News

Tetouan: On the occasion of the Throne Day celebrations, King Mohammed VI received the Atlas Lionesses, finalists of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, in Tetouan on Tuesday, July 30. The royal audience was marked by gratitude and symbolism, recognizing a golden generation of Moroccan women’s football. According to Ghana News Agency, this event was part of the festivities marking the 26th anniversary of the Sovereign’s enthronement and celebrated a historic achievement. For the second consecutive time, Morocco reached the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, confirming its status as a new continental power in

Accra: The Upper West Regional office of the National Peace Council has intensified its efforts in enhancing social cohesion and promoting peaceful co-existence in border communities by identifying and empowering community peace champions. The initiative, ‘Improving the Economic Resilience of Host Communities for Peacebuilding (Northern C´te D’Ivoire, Northern Ghana)’, is being implemented in the Zini and Kwapun communities in the Sissala West and Sissala East Municipalities, respectively. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative is in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), with funding support from the U.S. Department of State.

Accra: A new initiative titled ‘Addressing the Commercial Determinants of Health in Sub-Saharan Africa (ACORDS)’ has been officially launched to focus on training and research aimed at informing policies to address public health challenges. The project, which spans from 2024 to 2028, was unveiled at a stakeholder engagement event held in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the project is funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR, UK) and involves a partnership between four leading academic and research institutions. These include the Global Health Policy Unit at the University of Edinburgh, PRICELESS at the University of Witwatersrand in

accra: The UN Global Compact Network Ghana, in collaboration with its partners, has launched the Ocean Centres Ghana initiative to address regional safety in the sector and promote a sustainable blue economy. This initiative aims to foster partnerships, innovation, and align efforts from the private sector, government, and communities with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly goal 14: Life Below Water. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ocean Centres, the first of their kind, are hosted by the UN Global Compact, a leading advocate for sustainability in the private sector, and supported by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a charity committed

Accra: Use of potable water through illegal means and methods is increasing at an alarming rate nationwide. This has become a complex challenge for Ghana Water Ltd. (GWL) and deprives the company of the much-needed revenue, strains existing infrastructure, and disrupts fair and sustainable service delivery. According to Ghana News Agency, these illegal activities include but are not limited to the bypass of meters, direct tapping into pipelines, use of inline pumping equipment, and the growing theft of water meters, amongst others. These unlawful activities have significantly increased between late 2024 and mid-2025. In response, GWL has scaled up a

Kumasi: Proactif Global, a civil society organisation committed to youth empowerment and reproductive health education, is equipping young people in the Kumasi Metropolis with practical skills that are transforming lives and reshaping futures. The goal is to reduce the vulnerability of young people, especially girls, to HIV/AIDS and other sexual and reproductive health risks. According to Ghana News Agency, through its flagship initiative, the Skills Acquisition Programme (SAP), Proactif Global has trained hundreds of young people in a range of vocations, including the production of local drinks, pastries, and batik tie and dye. Upon completion, beneficiaries are supported to start

Accra: Mr. William Adama Mensah, the Headmaster of Edlys Montessori School at North Legon, urged parents to continue investing in their children’s education as a means to secure their future. He expressed his appreciation for the crucial support parents have provided to pupils and the school over the years. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mensah made these remarks during the Graduation and Speech and Prize Giving Day of the school. The event was held under the theme, ‘Breaking down learning barriers to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.’ The ceremony saw the graduation of pupils and students