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Ford Foundation Celebrates 65 Years of Social Justice Contributions in Ghana

Accra: Mr Bernard Anaba, Head of Programmes at ISODEC, an NGO, highlighted the significant contributions of the Ford Foundation in supporting social and economic justice initiatives across Ghana, West Africa, and globally. Speaking at an event in Dodowa, Accra, Mr Anaba commemorated the Foundation’s 65-year presence in West Africa under the theme: ‘From Nation Building to Social Justice’. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ford Foundation has been instrumental in aiding ISODEC to combat inequalities, injustices, and poverty through enhanced governance of natural resources and fiscal transparency. The event, which gathered leaders and stakeholders from the Civil Society Organizations sector,

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Azulenloanu Closes Kundum Festival with Call for Developmental Projects

Accra: The Chief, elders, and people of Azulenloanu, a fishing and farming community in the Ellembelle District, have concluded their annual Kundum festival by urging the government to implement developmental projects in the town. According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Addo Nreda VI, Chief of Azulenloanu, acknowledged that while the government had previously introduced developments such as asphaltic overlay, toilet facilities, a market square, and electrification projects, the town still lacked adequate social amenities compared to other areas. Nana Addo Nreda VI shared these insights during an interview on the sidelines of the festival’s climax in the Ellembelle District of

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Illegal Mining Threatens Gari and Palm Oil – The Soul of Ghana’s ‘Gob?’

Accra: A study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Pure Earth has revealed alarming levels of mercury, arsenic, lead, and other toxic metals in areas of Ghana affected by illegal small-scale gold mining, otherwise known as ‘galamsey’. The research, which covered the Ashanti, Eastern, Central, Western, Western North, and Savannah regions, shows how galamsey is silently harming gari (cassava grits), and palm oil, two of the basic ingredients in one of Ghana’s favourite meals – gari and beans – commonly called ‘Gob?’, ‘yo k3 gari’, or ‘red red’. According to Ghana News Agency, galamsey is devouring farmlands that once

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Police Seek Warrant for Third Suspect in Immigration Officer’s Murder

Accra: The Police have requested an arrest warrant for a third suspect allegedly linked to the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah. At the Adabraka District Court, Chief Inspector Apeweh Achana, who led the prosecution, informed the court that the warrant was necessary to facilitate the suspect’s apprehension. According to Ghana News Agency, the prosecution stated that due to the pending warrant, the duplicate docket had not yet been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Office for advice. The court, presided over by Nana Abena Asoh Owusu-Omenyo, granted the request and adjourned the case to November 4, 2025. Bright Aweh,

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IGP Deploys Special Team to Probe Death of Senegalese National in Kumasi

Kumasi: Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Inspector-General of Police, has deployed a special investigations team to support inquiries into the death of Cheith Toure, a Senegalese, in Kumasi. The team includes homicide investigators, forensic experts, and intelligence officers. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs, indicated that preliminary investigations revealed that on October 16, 2025, a man identified as Issah, who claimed to be the deceased’s brother, took him to Manhyia Hospital with multiple abdominal injuries. Issah reportedly informed the police that the victim had been involved in

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Downpour Causes Havoc at Nkonsia, Displaces Over 600 Residents

Nkonsia: A downpour has caused havoc at Nkonsia, a farming community in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, displacing about 600 residents in the community. According to Ghana News Agency, the rains, which accompanied incessant storms and lightning, hit the community Tuesday evening, October 21, 2025. The severe weather badly affected about 86 houses, ripped up classroom blocks, and uprooted some trees in the locality. During a visit to the farming community on Wednesday, Mr. Tangba Kuyab, the Assembly Member for the Nkonsia Electoral Area, appealed for support. He noted that the displaced persons were currently staying with their

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Opportunities International and Development Bank Ghana Host Forum for Private School Owners

Accra: Opportunity International Savings and Loans Limited (OISL), in collaboration with the Development Bank Ghana (DBG), organized a forum for private school owners and administrators as part of its 2025 Customer Service Week celebrations. The event took place at OISL’s Circle Branch in Accra, bringing together key stakeholders from both institutions. According to Ghana News Agency, the forum saw participation from notable figures including Mr. Ernest Yerekuu, Chief Executive Officer of OISL; Dr. Francis Takyi, Chief Risk Officer; and Ms. Sefakor Boadu, Head of Entrepreneurial Projects and Business Development at DBG. Other attendees included Mr. Stephen Yankey, Edu-Finance Manager; Mr.

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