Ghana
3 Nov
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo hosted Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Accra on Tuesday, where the two leaders called for reform of the U.N. Security Council.
27 Oct
Ghana is drowning in fast fashion waste: More than 70 tons of discarded textiles from the west land in its landfills every day. We visit an initiative in Accra striving to find solutions to the problem.
21 Oct 2023
A deluge of water from a major hydroelectric dam in Ghana caused flooding and damage to homes, key infrastruture and farmlands. Over 26,000 people are now displaced and crying out for help.
7 Oct 2023
In the heart of Ghana's capital, Accra, stands a symbol of national pride and historical significance — the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, dedicated to the country's first prime minister and president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
26 Sep 2023
Citing declining inflation and a strong rebound in economic activity, Ghana's central bank on Monday (September 25) held its interest rate at 30%.
21 Sep 2023
In Northern Ghana, a social enterprise provides school kits and raincoats made from plastic waste. The all-women group is keeping children in school while helping the environment.
17 Aug 2023
Defense chiefs from members of the ECOWAS regional bloc meet in Accra to discuss the crisis in Niger. Last week the body activated a "standby force" potentially to intervene in Niger.
23 Jul 2023
With advancements in technology and the rise of digital platforms, filmmakers around the world are embracing digital tools and techniques to enhance production, distribution, and consumption of films. Ghana’s film industry has been struggling to keep up with digitalization, although it remains the second-largest producer of films in Africa per year.
26 Jun 2023
Lawmakers in Ghana are calling for legislation to govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI). They argue that the tool could increase inequality and want clarity over machine error. But proponents of AI disagree.
24 Jun 2023
Stolen livestock from some West African nations have been finding their way into local markets in Ghana. Security experts are concerned that porous borders are facilitating jihadists' movement of the rustled animals.
12 Jun 2023
Ghana remains determined to host the next Africa Games despite its worst financial crisis in decades. However, even in the wake of a multi-billion IMF loan, some supporters of the project have grown sceptical.
20 May 2023
John Mahama — who served as Ghana's president between 2013-2017 — is running for the top job in 2024. His longtime rival, Nana Akufo-Addo, won’t contest next year's vote, which could increase Mahama’s chances of winning.