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Ghana tax reform and revenue mobilization

8 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ghana to introduce electronic property rate collection system

Ghana is undergoing a series of tax reforms and revenue mobilization efforts. In July 2026, the government accepted a recommendation to tax the President’s salary and allowances while in office, though it rejected taxing

Nutrition and obesity management in Ghana

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian leaders call for nutrition to be treated as a national development priority

In early September 2026, health experts in Ghana began emphasizing the medical complexity of obesity, warning that it can lead to serious non-communicable diseases like hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Medical professio

Ghana national security challenges and narcotics trafficking

7 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Ghana Narcotics Commission denies cocaine suspect was presidential guard

Ghana continues to face intense political and social scrutiny regarding narcotics trafficking and maritime security. Following the seizure of 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in Dunkirk, France, originating from a Ghanaian containe

Ghanaian leadership in transatlantic slavery reparations

7 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: President Mahama outlines key priorities at UN General Assembly

Ghana has emerged as a central leader in the global movement for reparations regarding the transatlantic slave trade. Following a United Nations resolution that characterized slavery as ‘the greatest crime against humani

Maternal mortality crisis in Ghana

12 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Ghana Deputy Health Minister targets maternal mortality in Bono Region

Ghana continues to face a maternal mortality crisis, with the national ratio standing at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births. While this reflects progress from 943 deaths in 2000, it remains significantly above the Sustai

Ghanaian political and agricultural policy developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Ghana Vice President calls for greening to be integrated into urban development

In Ghana, political discourse has centered on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration’s performance and its approach to environmental and agricultural development. Initially, political figures addressed ac

West African civil service reforms and welfare initiatives

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Nigerian state governors implement administrative reforms

In Nigeria, state governments in Borno and Zamfara have moved to address civil servant entitlements. Borno State approved the immediate implementation of promotional benefits and leave grants following discussions with l