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Victory Bible Church in Accra turned Easter into action by providing free health screenings, insurance registration, and essential supplies to hundreds of community members. The outreach brought relief to families facing rising costs while reinforcing the season's message of compassion.
President Mahama has assembled 18 global health leaders to reshape how developing nations participate in worldwide health decisions. The Accra Reset Initiative aims to transform countries from passive recipients to active architects of policies affecting their own populations.
After five games without a victory, Ghana's Accra Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Young Apostles, climbing to third place in the league. Despite a scary injury to goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi in stoppage time, the team held on for their first win in over a month.
An all-girls team dominated a constitutional literacy quiz in Ghana, beating 1,000 students while demonstrating deep knowledge of their rights and civic duties. The CA Foundation's initiative is building a generation of informed young citizens who can confidently quote their own constitution.
Ghana's top digital payment companies and telecom operators gathered in Accra to tackle the rising threat of fraud through collaboration and shared security strategies. The landmark dialogue signals a new era of industry-wide cooperation to protect millions of mobile money users.
Ghana will welcome Africa's top track stars to the continent's biggest athletics event for the first time ever. Global champions like Letsile Tebogo and Faith Kipyegon are set to compete in Accra next May.
Ghana's Accra International Airport wrapped up new signage installation after working through the night to avoid disrupting travelers. The upgrade aims to boost navigation and strengthen the nation's aviation leadership in West Africa.
A new generation of African entrepreneurs is launching startups that solve real problems, from fintech in Lagos to health tech in Accra. The continent's startup ecosystem is growing rapidly, attracting global investment and creating a future built on bold ideas.
A new innovation hub in Accra is connecting African farming startups with investors and mentorship to modernize food systems across the continent. The Timbuktoo AgriTech Hub brings together entrepreneurs, venture capital, and UN support to tackle agriculture's biggest challenges.
Over 200 schoolgirls in Accra discovered opportunities to become ship captains, marine engineers, and maritime lawyers at a groundbreaking career event. The program proved that the ocean isn't just for boys anymore.
Ghana's Immigration Service freed 73 people held captive by fraud syndicates, ending their nightmare of abuse and torture. The victims are now safely home in Nigeria after a coordinated rescue operation in Accra.
Scientists and engineers brought robots, competitions, and career talks to a high school in Accra, showing students that engineering is about curiosity, not just formulas. Winners took home cash prizes while learning how science can solve real problems in their communities.
Ghana's capital is tackling one of its biggest sanitation challenges with a massive cleanup and a new waste sorting program at Agbogbloshie Market. The initiative aims to turn the busy trading hub into a cleaner, safer 24-hour economic center.
Accra's mayor is calling on businesses to open their doors wider to young people and persons with disabilities, turning good intentions into real job opportunities. Major companies are responding, with one employer already looking to fill over 100 positions.
A Ghanaian manufacturing company just donated 20 waste bins to help keep Accra cleaner and healthier. The partnership between Duraplast Ghana and city leaders shows how businesses can tackle urban sanitation challenges head-on. #
A newborn taken from a hospital in Accra was safely recovered within hours after police, community members, and local officials worked together to bring the child home. The baby is now stable and receiving care while authorities continue their investigation.
The US Embassy in Accra just released over 1,000 interview appointments for tourists and business travelers, with slots available as soon as next week. Ghanaians who've been dreaming of visiting America now have a rare chance to fast-track their applications.
A minister in Ghana just donated $600 to support a daycare that helps working mothers at one of Accra's busiest markets. The visit signals a nationwide expansion to protect children while their mothers earn a living.
Ghana's capital is transforming abandoned lots into green spaces, and local businesses are being invited to adopt and maintain them. The city just cleared a neglected junction where weeds and trash had piled up for years.
Once harassed and overlooked, Ghana's informal waste collectors just swore in new leadership after transforming themselves into the country's most important sanitation force. They now collect three-quarters of all waste in Greater Accra.
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