Ghana

Accra, Ghana is set for a major environmental push as the Ga Mantse launches a month-long clean-up campaign. “Let’s Keep Accra Clean” aims to tackle longstanding sanitation issues and create a cleaner, greener capital city. The initiative combines a city-wide clean-up day with educational programs, waste management reform, and community competitions.

Professor Rita Akosua Dickson, the first female Vice Chancellor of Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been reappointed for a second term. This historic decision extends her tenure until July 31, 2026.

A new report reveals a troubling trend of child marriage in Ghana’s Nkwanta North District, with over 1,000 children involved. Girls are disproportionately affected. Stakeholders including community leaders are working together to address this harmful practice through education and collaboration.

Starting July 1, 2024, all non-resident visitors entering Ghana will be required to have mandatory health insurance. This new policy ensures visitors have access to healthcare services during their stay and reduces the financial burden on Ghana’s healthcare system.

A gas station fire in Asufufu, Ghana, engulfed a nearby building and vehicles. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the incident raises concerns about safety protocols at gas stations. Investigations point to potential lapses during refueling.

A landmark agreement has been reached in Ghana’s public university sector, establishing a unified framework for lecturer pay, benefits, and working conditions. This agreement is seen as a major step forward in addressing long-standing concerns and fostering more stable labor relations.

After decades residing in Ghana, nearly 750 Liberian refugees have departed for their home country. This marks the beginning of a larger repatriation program aimed at returning a total of 4,300 Liberians to Liberia by June 2024. The program offers these individuals a chance to rebuild their lives but also faces challenges of reintegration.

Nana Bediatuo Asante denies claims that he requested Canada to reduce visa issuance for Ghanaians, emphasizing the importance of strong bilateral relations.

Ghana’s Social Security Trust, SSNIT, is offloading its stake in six hotels in a move aimed at improving efficiency and reducing political meddling in the management of these businesses. The divestiture plan is expected to free up resources for SSNIT and attract private sector investment into Ghana’s hospitality industry.

In a significant gesture of support, the King of Gonjaland has bestowed his blessings upon Vice President Bawumia, endorsing his potential candidacy for the presidency. The endorsement comes as political speculation swirls around Bawumia’s future ambitions and the upcoming presidential elections.