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Traditional leaders across Ghana's Sissala region held their first joint conference to fight for fair development in their communities. The historic meeting brought together paramount chiefs from five districts who adopted a constitution and elected leadership to advocate for their 200,000 residents.
💡 SolutionsTraditional female leaders from across Ghana gathered to map out their 2026 mission: getting more girls into school and keeping them there. The union reports they've already achieved 80% of their goals in fighting child marriage and supporting teen mothers.
🌐 Global NewsLeslie Nkansah Osei Bonsu became the 17th paramount chief of Asante Mampong, taking the second-highest position in Ghana's historic Asante Kingdom. Community leaders rallied behind him with messages of hope for peace, environmental protection, and progress.
💛 Acts of KindnessAfter 11 years without a traditional ruler, the Ndiowu community in Anambra State has peacefully elected a new monarch. The peaceful process is being hailed as a model for other Nigerian communities.
🦸 Community HeroesOne of Nigeria's most prominent traditional rulers is heading back to the classroom, proving it's never too late to learn. Despite already holding four advanced degrees, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II just enrolled in law school.