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When institutions fail to act, who answers for the consequences?
Newsfile examines three scandals involving institutional failures and public trust.
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When institutions fail to act, who answers for the consequences?
Newsfile examines three scandals involving institutional failures and public trust.

Lawmakers and farmers are urging a critical re-evaluation of a key agricultural program, questioning its current trajectory and future effectiveness.
The government faces calls to review the first phase of its Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme before launching the second. Concerns have been raised

The PNP says Ghana cannot celebrate mothers while the girl child is under attack- but why are they connecting these issues?
The PNP has voiced concerns about rising sexual abuse cases against girls in Ghana- a situation they find alarming. They caution that celebrating mothers rings hollow when the girl child is under attack- but what does this mean for the country?

Why is Parliament pushing for speed in a school abuse case that has already reached the AG?
Ghana's Parliamentary Human Rights Committee urges CID and Attorney-General to expedite the Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse case involving 19 girls.

A planned protest in Obuasi could expose how far officials will go to protect accused school leaders.
NPP Women's Organiser Mavis Hawa Koomson is leading a push for justice for 19 Obuasi SHTS students allegedly abused by their headmaster.

What new mechanism could ensure young people shape Ghana's future development plans?
The NDPC and the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment are meeting to integrate youth priorities into Ghana's national development plan.

Women trained to resist corruption now face a new test - will their civic knowledge spark real change?
The Nadowli-Kaleo District NCCE engaged women's groups to strengthen their role in fighting corruption and upholding the rule of law.

Discover how Ghana is empowering its youth in the digital age and fostering patriotism through new initiatives.
Ghana's Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has reaffirmed its commitment to creating opportunities for young Ghanaians. This commitment

Discover how a new initiative is empowering transport workers to become champions for gender equality and the protection of women's rights.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has engaged transport workers in a dialogue on gender equality and ending child

The Gender Ministry celebrates women breaking barriers- but what impact does this have on Ghana's development?
The Gender Ministry has celebrated Christina Koch and women worldwide who are breaking barriers- calling their achievements an inspiration to young girls. The Ministry emphasized the importance of investing in girls' education- but what does this mean for national development?

New EU border rules are coming - but how will biometric checks affect Ghanaian travellers?
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has alerted Ghanaian travellers about the EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) rollout in the Schengen Area - a digital border management framework. The system replaces traditional passport stamping with automated biometric checks, but what does this mean for travellers?

Why does Ghana's Defence Ministry need a substantive minister now-despite recent successes?
Ghana's Ministry of Defence, crucial for national security, currently operates without a substantive minister. Increased budgetary allocations and operational successes highlight the Ministry's importance-but questions remain about long-term leadership.

Discover why a prominent minister believes the NDC's future hinges on its youth and what this means for Ghana's political landscape.
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has emphasized the critical role of the youth wing in securing the future of

Discover how the actions of a former Environment Minister are still shaping Ghana's natural resource protection efforts today.
Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah honored the late Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, highlighting his environmental legacy one year after his

Sam George says the anti-LGBTQ+ bill is vital, despite calls to focus on other issues - what's driving his urgency?
Sam George has defended the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill as a 'national priority' amidst ongoing debate. The MP insists the bill addresses critical issues - but can he convince a divided public?

Why has the suspended headmaster not been arrested despite mounting allegations?
Salaga South MP Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah questions why the suspended Obuasi SHTS headmaster has not been arrested amid student abuse allegations.

Despite numerous arrests and equipment seizures in the fight against galamsey, a critical hurdle is preventing the campaign from achieving its full
Ghana's Lands Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, addressed the ongoing challenges in the government's campaign against illegal mining, known as

Ghana’s government is advancing a vital anti-witchcraft bill to criminalize false accusations, protect vulnerable citi
Ghana’s government is advancing a vital anti-witchcraft bill to criminalize false accusations, protect vulnerable citizens, and end related violence.