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Republic Bank Habitat Fair in Accra

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Republic Bank Habitat Fair opens at Marina Mall in Accra

The JoyNews-Republic Bank Habitat Fair is a recurring event in Accra, Ghana, designed to connect prospective homeowners and property investors with professionals in the housing and construction sectors. The first fair,

Ghana economic and energy policy engagements

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ghana signs offshore oil exploration MoUs with ENI and Vitol

Ghana is engaging in various high-level dialogues and summits focused on fiscal policy, energy transition, and foreign investment. In late August 2026, the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) prepared to host i

Ghana CSSPS placement crisis and manual admission ban

7 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ghana Education Minister bans manual student admissions outside CSSPS

The 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) in Ghana faces an escalating crisis involving placement errors, academic performance concerns, and administrative disputes. While the Ministry of Educat

Weija Dam spillage in Ghana

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Weija Dam spillage necessary to prevent structural collapse, says GWL

Following heavy rainfall in the Densu River catchment area, Ghana Water Limited (GWL) announced the resumption of controlled spillage at the Weija Dam to protect its structural integrity. As water levels reached 45.2 fee

West African Catholic Youth Days in Ghana

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Pope Leo XIV urges West African youth to be builders of bridges

The 2026 West African Catholic Youth Days (JOAJ) commenced on September 7 in Accra, Ghana, bringing together participants from 16 West African nations. The five-day event, organized by the Regional Episcopal Conference o

West African fintech and mobile money expansion

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nomba secures $3m debt to expand cross-border payments

Fintech services and digital financial infrastructure are expanding across West Africa, driven by new consumer financing models and increased investment. In Ghana and Nigeria, companies are addressing affordability and

NPP clears 47 aspirants for 2026 leadership elections

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: New Patriotic Party clears 47 aspirants for 2026 national elections

Following the conclusion of the vetting process held between August 31 and September 3, 2026, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cleared 47 aspirants to contest for nine national leadership positions. Frederick Opare-Ans

2026 Ghana flooding crisis and resilience efforts

59 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: West Gonja launches post-flood disinfection to curb disease risks

Following the devastating floods in late May 2026, the crisis evolved into a broader discussion on climate resilience and public health management. In early August, the government convened a stakeholder meeting in Tamale

Gospel music releases in West Africa

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Levite Shabach releases new gospel single ‘Maranatha’

Ghanaian gospel artist Levite Shabach, also known as Shadrach Danso, has released a new contemporary gospel worship ballad titled ‘Maranatha’. The track was recorded live during the annual Just Worship concert at Calva

Ghanaian migration and border security management

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Ghana Immigration Service arrests 1,055 in anti-trafficking sweep

Ghanaian authorities have intensified efforts to manage irregular migration and combat transnational crime. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak reported that since 2025, the government has removed over 4,200 migra

Ghana grid outages and infrastructure stability concerns

16 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: GRIDCo announces nationwide demolition of structures near power lines

Ghana's electricity supply continues to face disruptions driven by maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure damage. Following previous scheduled outages in July, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) initiated a four-d

Ghana green economy and horticulture development

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ghana Garden and Flower Show 2026 to focus on horticulture business

Ghana is implementing several initiatives to bolster its green economy and agricultural sectors. In August 2026, preparations were announced for two major horticultural events in Accra scheduled for September. The Ghana

Ghanaian health policy and regional cooperation

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ghana health officials address cancer burden and medical supply stability

Ghanaian health officials are addressing institutional governance, regional regulatory standards, and specific disease burdens. At the 28th Annual International Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Afri

Ghana Water Ltd infrastructure maintenance and revenue loss

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ghana Water Company Limited faces high water losses and aging infrastructure

Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) completed the maintenance of the Kpong–Tema transmission pipelines on August 8, 2026, after replacing over 300 metres of deteriorated 21-inch and 42-inch sections. While production at the Kpong Trea

Cybersecurity extortion and rising digital fraud in Sri L/GH

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ghana launches cybersecurity awareness month amid rising digital fraud

Cybersecurity authorities in Sri Lanka and Ghana have issued warnings regarding the rise of social media extortion and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. In Sri Lanka, the Computer Emergency Readiness Team (S

Global adoption of AI in smart city infrastructure

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Taiwanese cities win awards for AI-driven urban governance

Metropolitan areas across the globe are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence and intelligent infrastructure to enhance urban governance and sustainability. In Accra, Ghana, the city has established a 28-memb

Accra global nightlife ranking

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Accra ranked 18th among the world’s top nightlife cities

Accra has been ranked as the 18th best city for nightlife globally in a report by Time Out. The Ghanaian capital was one of only two African cities to feature in the top 20, alongside Johannesburg, which placed seventh.

New Patriotic Party electoral disputes in Ghana

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: NPP constituency elections in Ayawaso West Wuogon face legal challenge

Internal disputes within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) regarding electoral processes have escalated from protests to legal challenges in Ghana. In August 2026, supporters in the Ayawaso Central Constituency protested at

Regional seafarer certification training in West Africa

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: IMO and Ghana Maritime Authority launch regional seafarer certification training

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) launched a five-day regional workshop in Accra to standardize seafarer certification, assessment, and examination protocols across West

Fairtrade Africa cocoa living income initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Fairtrade Africa urges cocoa industry to close living income gap

Fairtrade Africa is advocating for industry-wide collaboration to address the living income gap facing cocoa farmers in West Africa. The organization highlighted the financial strain on smallholder farmers caused by risi

Accra water supply pipeline burst

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Ghana Water Limited announces supply interruption in Western Accra

A major 500mm-diameter water trunk main in western Accra burst during excavation work conducted by AWERCO Construction Ltd. The damage occurred while the company was digging underground storm drains between Kaneshie Firs

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: JoySports Invitational 2026 brings corporate competition to Ghana

Ghana constitutional reform moves toward approval

6 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Ghana inaugurates committee to implement constitutional reforms

In late July 2026, the Ghanaian constitutional review process intensified. The Supreme Court’s examination of Article 66 drew criticism from New Patriotic Party National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, who warned that a “st

Ghana flood mitigation and urban planning efforts

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Ghana Armed Forces launches flood mitigation operations in Accra

Following the inaugural Omane Boamah Memorial Lecture, which addressed the need for stricter town-planning enforcement and environmental monitoring to combat flooding in Accra, the Ghana Armed Forces have transitioned fr

Accra transport fare enforcement campaign

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Accra Metropolitan Assembly arrests six transport operators over unapproved fares

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) initiated an enforcement campaign in the Central Business District to combat illegal transport fare hikes. Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey stated that arbitrary price increases by comme

Ghana utility regulation and energy sector stability

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Ghana Gas urged to reinvest for power sector stability

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) in Ghana has taken steps to strengthen its oversight and the stability of the national energy sector. The Commission inaugurated a new head office in Accra, a project fun

Death of Ghana labour leader Isaac Bampoe Addo

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Ghana's FWSC eulogizes late CLOGSAG leader Dr. Isaac Bampoe Addo

Dr. Isaac Bampoe Addo, the Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), died at the age of 59 on August 21, 2026, at the Lighthouse Hospital in Accra. Known as ‘Marico’, he

Criminal sentencing in Ghana

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian courts issue prison sentences in robbery and theft cases

Ghanaian courts have issued several custodial sentences following robbery and theft incidents. In Accra, a Circuit Court sentenced 32-year-old Emmanuel Akpatsa to 15 years in prison for unlawful entry and attempted robb

Ghana police operations against robbery syndicates

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Ghana police kill three suspects in Buipe cattle market robbery investigation

Police operations against robbery syndicates in Ghana have resulted in multiple shootouts and fatalities. In August 2026, the Ghana Police Service reported foiling a planned robbery targeting three banks in the Labone

Religious tension and calls for tolerance in Ghana

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: President Mahama calls for African unity and economic sovereignty

Religious tensions in Ghana have prompted calls for national stability and restraint from high-level leadership. Following incidents that heightened interfaith friction, the National Peace Council urged citizens to prote