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Lance Corporal Morris Addae was shot in the thigh during a dangerous anti-illegal mining operation in January but has made a complete recovery. After weeks of intensive rehabilitation, he's now preparing to rejoin his team protecting Ghana's natural resources.
A groundbreaking study reveals Ghana could turn its trash into a $5.8 billion annual treasure by 2032, creating jobs, generating power, and saving thousands of lives. The secret? Investing in waste like the economic goldmine it actually is.
Since 2012, Japan has funded graduate education in Japan for 143 Ghanaian civil servants who now shape policy across their government. The scholarship program is transforming how two nations work together, shifting from aid to equal partnership.
Five African countries top global rankings for youth mental health, with Ghana and Nigeria leading 84 nations while wealthier countries struggle. The surprising findings challenge assumptions about mental health and economic development.
Ghana just launched construction of West Africa's largest float glass manufacturing facility, creating nearly 6,000 jobs and marking a major shift from importing to producing. The $250 million investment represents one of the biggest industrial projects in the nation's history.
Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.
A climate journalist in Ghana's second-largest city traded his car for an electric bicycle, turning his daily commute through congested streets into a living lesson on climate solutions. His quiet rides are sparking curious conversations across Kumasi.
Eugene Osei Mensah conquered 170 competitors to win Ghana's National Spelling Bee with the word "breviloquent." Now he's representing his country at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington this May.
Ghana has the potential to turn agricultural leftovers into clean jet fuel, helping aviation reach net-zero emissions by 2050. A new international study shows the West African nation's crop residues and existing infrastructure could launch a sustainable aviation fuel industry.
Ghana International School is partnering with a pan-African innovation firm to build a cutting-edge center where students will learn AI, entrepreneurship, and digital skills that prepare them for jobs that don't even exist yet. The five-year program will create a model that other African schools can copy for free.
Since 2012, Japan has funded graduate degrees in Tokyo for 143 Ghanaian government officials who are now reshaping their nation's policies. What started as traditional development aid is evolving into something more powerful: an equal partnership between two nations.
Ghanaian reggae artist Black Prophet is dedicating all proceeds from his 2026 music festival to build a rehabilitation center for youth addicted to tramadol, an opioid crisis he describes as creating "daylight zombies" across Ghana. The March festival will feature international reggae artists and aims to fund a permanent recovery facility for children as young as 13.
Ghana and Japan just signed a $20 million agreement to improve healthcare access in Ghana's Northern Region, bringing better equipped hospitals and services to underserved communities. The funding speeds up an ongoing project aimed at closing the healthcare gap between regions.
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 marriage counselor in Ghana is urging husbands to stand by their wives when intimate health challenges arise after childbirth, calling it a time for partnership rather than separation. Her advice comes after a man considered divorce over physical changes he noticed in his wife five months after she gave birth.
Ghana's cities are getting dangerously hot as concrete replaces green spaces, but researchers now have a proven cooling solution. Urban trees can drop temperatures by up to 8°C in neighborhoods where heat has become unbearable.
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Popular YouTuber MrBeast invested $1 million to replace an unsafe school, drill a water well, and build homes for two dedicated teachers in a Ghanaian community. The project earned him the honorary title "Chief of Development" and transformed learning conditions for over 250 students.
A renowned cardiologist says protecting your heart doesn't require complicated medical knowledge. Five key numbers and 30 minutes of movement four times weekly can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease.
Thousands of prison inmates in Ghana will receive nutritious meals during Ramadan thanks to a generous donation from an international charity. The gesture reminds us that compassion extends to everyone, even those behind bars.
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. #
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