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Japan Grants Ghana $20M to Boost Northern Healthcare
Health & WellnessFeb 24

Japan Grants Ghana $20M to Boost Northern Healthcare

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.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Northern Ghana Backs 18 Young Entrepreneurs With Funding
SolutionsJul 15

Northern Ghana Backs 18 Young Entrepreneurs With Funding

A new initiative is giving 18 young entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana the funding, mentorship, and training they need to build thriving businesses. The program aims to transform regional inequality into opportunity through youth-led innovation.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
China Grants $30M for University in Northern Ghana
Planet WinsJan 20

China Grants $30M for University in Northern Ghana

Ghana just secured a $30 million grant from China to build a university in Damongo, bringing higher education access to the Savannah Region. The funding marks a major investment in northern Ghana's educational future.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
China Grants Ghana $30M for Northern University Project
SolutionsJan 21

China Grants Ghana $30M for Northern University Project

Ghana's Savannah Region is getting a new university thanks to a $30 million grant from China, opening doors for thousands of students in northern Ghana. The project marks another milestone in the countries' friendship dating back to the 1960s.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Germany Doubles Down on Northern Ghana's Future
Global NewsApr 17

Germany Doubles Down on Northern Ghana's Future

Germany's ambassador just wrapped a four-day tour of Northern Ghana's most vulnerable communities, bringing security equipment, school desks, and a promise to keep investing in both borders and people. What he found was a region facing real challenges but refusing to give up.

Google News - Ghana Development3 min read
Ghana Plans Major Sports Stadium Upgrade in Volta Region
VideosJul 18

Ghana Plans Major Sports Stadium Upgrade in Volta Region

Ghana's government is investing in the Volta Region's sports future with plans to upgrade the Ho Sports Stadium. The announcement came during President Mahama's Resetting Ghana Tour, signaling renewed commitment to regional athletic development.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Germany Backs Northern Ghana's Young Entrepreneurs
SolutionsJun 4

Germany Backs Northern Ghana's Young Entrepreneurs

A new partnership is empowering young farmers and business owners in Northern Ghana to transform their region's economy. Germany's PSInno project focuses on giving youth the training and support they need to turn ideas into thriving businesses.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Cuts Northern Poverty With Schools and Investment
SolutionsMar 2

Ghana Cuts Northern Poverty With Schools and Investment

In Ghana's northern regions where poverty exceeds 50%, new government programs are creating real change. Free high schools, water access projects, and a major shea industry expansion are giving hundreds of thousands of families new opportunities.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
Ghana's Savannah Region Gets New Schools and Stadium
SolutionsApr 7

Ghana's Savannah Region Gets New Schools and Stadium

President Mahama announced major education and infrastructure projects for Ghana's Savannah Region, including new STEM schools, upgraded facilities, and a modern sports stadium. The investments aim to create jobs and expand opportunities for young people in the region.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana's Volta Region Gets New Stadium and Sports Hub
Community HeroesApr 10

Ghana's Volta Region Gets New Stadium and Sports Hub

Ghana's Volta Region is building a FIFA-standard stadium and multipurpose sports facility to discover and develop young athletic talent. The regional minister announced the plans while celebrating eight years of local sports journalism.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Tennis Clubs Unite in Three-Day Regional Tournament
Acts of KindnessFeb 11

Ghana Tennis Clubs Unite in Three-Day Regional Tournament

Four tennis clubs from across Ghana came together for a groundbreaking three-day tournament that's helping grow the sport beyond major cities. The event brought players, officials, and a regional minister together to celebrate both competition and community.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Replaces Contractor on Key Western Region Road
SolutionsJun 11

Ghana Replaces Contractor on Key Western Region Road

After years of delays on a critical 23-kilometer road in Ghana's Western Region, the Roads Minister has brought in a new contractor to finally finish the job. The move brings hope to communities who have suffered through deteriorating conditions that hurt transport and local mining operations.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's Ashanti Region Tackles Crime, Roads, and Sanitation
Global NewsFeb 18

Ghana's Ashanti Region Tackles Crime, Roads, and Sanitation

Ghana's Ashanti Region is making measurable progress on multiple fronts, from enhanced security for traditional leaders to major road upgrades that are easing congestion and boosting trade. Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang praised the Regional Coordinating Council for coordinated improvements touching everything from drainage systems to community safety.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's Volta Region Gets Major Eco-Tourism Investment Plan
Planet WinsJul 20

Ghana's Volta Region Gets Major Eco-Tourism Investment Plan

Ghana is transforming its Volta Region into a leading eco-tourism destination with new roads, digital platforms, and private investment partnerships. The initiative aims to unlock waterfalls, mountains, and coastal attractions for travelers by 2027.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Northern Ghana Opens $40K Fellowships for Young Founders
SolutionsFeb 8

Northern Ghana Opens $40K Fellowships for Young Founders

Young entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana now have a shot at seed funding up to $40,000 and mentorship to turn their early-stage businesses into job-creating ventures. The 2026 Igniting Dreams Fellowship accepts applications through February 28.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Northern Michigan Creates Jobs and Homes for Growing Region
SolutionsApr 10

Northern Michigan Creates Jobs and Homes for Growing Region

A new report shows Northern Michigan is making real progress on jobs, affordable housing, and infrastructure through smart collaboration. The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance helped connect businesses, communities, and workers to build a stronger regional economy.

Google: economic growth report2 min read
Ghana High School Sets Regional Record in Science Quiz
SportsJul 26

Ghana High School Sets Regional Record in Science Quiz

Edinaman Senior High School dominated the Central Regional qualifiers for Ghana's National Science and Maths Quiz, scoring 71 points—the highest opening day score in the region. The victory sends the school to the 2026 national championship alongside other top competitors.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Commits to Academic Excellence Hub in Upper West
SolutionsJul 8

Ghana Commits to Academic Excellence Hub in Upper West

President Mahama pledges to transform Ghana's Upper West Region into Northern Ghana's premier education destination through major investments in schools, solar power, and digital access. The ambitious plan targets infrastructure, teacher training, and renewable energy to give rural students equal opportunities.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
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SolutionsMar 5

$450M Project Lifts Northern Ghana Out of Poverty

A groundbreaking World Bank initiative is transforming communities across northern Ghana, creating jobs and building critical infrastructure that keeps young people home. An independent evaluation just confirmed what locals already knew: this project is working.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Graduates 417 Maritime Professionals from Regional Hub
SolutionsJun 29

Ghana Graduates 417 Maritime Professionals from Regional Hub

West Africa's premier maritime university just celebrated 417 new graduates ready to power the continent's growing blue economy. Ghana is doubling down on the school as a center of excellence for the entire region.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read

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