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Thousands Rally in Accra to Demand End to Illegal Mining.

Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Accra, Ghana, calling for an immediate halt to illegal mining, also known as "galamsey." The protest, which ran from Thursday to Saturday, was peaceful, with no police interference. Demonstrators vowed to continue pressuring the government to act on the issue, citing its devastating environmental effects.The Catholic Church is set to organize a peaceful protest on Friday, while labor unions plan a nationwide strike on Thursday to further push for government action. Protesters also demanded the release of those arrested during a previous anti-galamsey protest.

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Minister of Environment Inspects Ashanti Region’s Land Restoration Project.

A team from the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), led by Minister Ophelia Mensah Hayford, visited the Ashanti Region to evaluate progress on the Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project (GLRSSMP). The project, valued at $103.36 million, aims to improve natural resource management and enhance benefits in savannah and cocoa forest landscapes.During the visit, the team met with local farmers and project stakeholders, gathering feedback and addressing challenges. The initiative, active in 26 communities across eight regions, supports over 58,000 farmers. The Minister expressed satisfaction with the results and highlighted the importance of tree planting to combat climate change. She also pledged continued support to restore degraded lands and enhance soil health.

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Cocoa Crisis: Disease Ravages Ghana’s Western North Region, Slashes Harvest.

A devastating cocoa disease, the swollen shoot virus, has severely impacted Ghana’s Western North, with 81% of the region’s cocoa trees infected. Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer, reported a poor harvest of just 429,323 tons, worsened by climate change-induced heatwaves. The virus kills cocoa trees within a few years, forcing farmers to replant after soil treatment. Combined with the black pod disease, this has caused global cocoa shortages, leading to a spike in chocolate prices, particularly in the US and UK.

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Hohoe Man Punished for Vandalizing NPP Campaign Posters.

A viral video circulating online shows a young man in Hohoe receiving ten lashes for damaging campaign posters of John-Peter Amewu, the NPP Parliamentary Candidate for the Hohoe Constituency. Jonas-Kwofi Worlanyo, Vice Chairman of a local voluntary group supporting Amewu, noted an increase in such vandalism. Destroying or defacing campaign materials is an electoral offence in Ghana, punishable by fines or imprisonment. The man’s actions highlight the seriousness of electoral violations as the 2024 elections approach.

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Akufo-Addo Applauds Upper East Leaders for Ensuring Peace Amid Regional Unrest.

President Nana Akufo-Addo has commended traditional leaders, religious figures, and security forces in the Upper East Region for maintaining peace while neighboring Sahel countries face unrest. During a stakeholder meeting in Bolgatanga, the president attributed Ghana's stability to strong cooperation between the government and local authorities. He also acknowledged the role of the Bawku Naba in resolving conflicts in Bawku, calling on citizens to continue supporting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the December elections.

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Koforidua Hosts 9th Annual Ghana Recovery Walk, Offering Hope to Addiction Survivors.

The 9th edition of the Ghana Recovery Walk was held in Koforidua, organized by the Eastern Regional Command of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in partnership with the Recovery Ghana Consortium and Hopeful Way Foundation. The event aimed to spread awareness about substance abuse and offer support to those on the journey to recovery.The walk, which was themed "There is Hope: Treatment for Addiction is Possible," highlighted the importance of community involvement in supporting individuals overcoming addiction. PNCO Grace A-B Tawiah, the Eastern Regional Commander of NACOC, reiterated the need for ongoing support and professional care, emphasizing the commission's dedication to preventing first-time drug use and providing counseling services to those affected.Tawiah also mentioned the significant interventions being provided, such as counseling services for inmates at Koforidua Prisons and professional assistance at the Eastern Regional Hospital. She emphasized that while […]

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US Brings Clean Water to 20,000 in Ghana’s Northern Region.

The U.S. Government, through USAID, has commissioned two solar-powered water systems in Ghana's Northern Region, benefiting over 20,000 residents across nine communities in the Gushegu Municipality and Nanton District. The water systems, built at a cost of GH₵10 million ($877,546), were developed in partnership with Global Communities and completed in March 2024. These systems include boreholes with solar-powered pumps and a 100-cubic-meter concrete tank, providing clean and reliable water to households, farmers, and small businesses. This project is part of the U.S. Government’s Global Water Strategy, aiming to offer improved water access to 500,000 Ghanaians by 2027. The U.S. Government, through USAID, has commissioned two solar-powered water systems in Ghana's Northern Region, benefiting over 20,000 residents across nine communities in the Gushegu Municipality and Nanton District. The water systems, built at a cost of GH₵10 million ($877,546), were developed in […]

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Idris Elba to Headline Africa Cinema Summit in Ghana.

Idris Elba is set to headline the second annual Africa Cinema Summit organized by the National Film Authority of Ghana, taking place from October 7 to 10 in Accra. The summit will be held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel and will focus on the theme “The Relevance of Cinema in African Communities.”Elba, a Golden Globe winner and chairman of the IE7 and The Akuna Group, will be joined by Fiona Lamptey, a former Netflix executive and co-founder of Juno Studios, and Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer, Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture.The summit aims to discuss the rise of local content production and consumption, explore methods for advocating cinema investment, and reimagine cinema experiences for underserved lower-income audiences. Representatives from several African nations, including Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Angola, will participate, along with executives from the African diaspora and […]

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Wealth in Funerals, Poverty in Education in Oti Region.

The Oti Region, established in December 2018 from the Volta Region, is home to a diverse population of around 800,000 people, predominantly from Guan-speaking tribes such as Krachi, Nchumuru/Chonke, and Buem, along with various migrant groups. The region comprises six districts, with Dambai serving as the regional capital.The primary economic activities in the Oti Region are farming, which employs 60% of the workforce, along with fishing, poultry, and trading. Despite the hard work of the community members, poverty remains prevalent in the region. However, one must question: are the inhabitants truly impoverished? What are the costs associated with funerals in the area, and how do these expenditures affect investments in education for children, which could help break the cycle of poverty?The importance of education cannot be overstated. It serves as a "passport to the future." However, during my work with […]

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Women in Northern Region Urge President Akufo-Addo to Approve Anti-Witchcraft Bill.

Women in Ghana's Northern Region are calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to sign the Anti-Witchcraft Bill, which is currently awaiting his approval. This important legislation seeks to address gender-based violence, particularly the wrongful accusations of witchcraft against older women.The appeal was made during a sensitization program focused on gender-based violence held on Friday. In the Northern Region, women and girls face significant risks of violence, with high rates of abuse and exploitation. The area has been identified as a hotspot for gender-based violence, including intimate partner violence and witchcraft accusations.Witchcraft allegations disproportionately affect women, especially the elderly and those living in poverty. The Northern, North East, and Savannah Regions are particularly affected, where six witch camps exist to shelter women fleeing these false accusations. These camps, such as the Kukuo Witches Camp in the Nanumba South District and […]

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