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The Vice President attends a festival and praises a leader - but what plans are in store for the region's future?

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang joined the Effutu people to celebrate Aboakyir 2026. The festival highlights the importance of cultural preservation, but what other benefits could it bring to the region?

Meet the Ghanaians who "do not wait for intervention, but become the intervention"-find out who they are!

The 2026 JoyNews Impact Makers Awards recognised twelve Ghanaian individuals and organisations. These changemakers are being celebrated for their self-driven solutions to social challenges-but what exactly did they do?

Wa West District Assembly has commissioned 10 new boreholes under a nearly GH¢500,000 water project to ease shortages a

Wa West District Assembly has commissioned 10 new boreholes under a nearly GH¢500,000 water project to ease shortages and improve emergency response.

As the war in Sudan continues to devastate communities, new reports shed light on the alarming impact on the youngest victims.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in a tragic toll on children, with hundreds killed or injured in the first half of this year. The

The Volta Regional Minister is speaking out - but what exactly is threatening the safety of firefighters?

Volta Regional Minister James Gunu addressed the public during International Firefighters' Day. He spoke about the importance of firefighters and the dangers they face - but why is he so concerned?

Following a mudslide, Adaklu Mountain is now a security zone. What does this mean for the residents?

The Volta Regional Minister has declared the Adaklu Mountain a security zone after a mudslide occurred at Adaklu Helekpe. A delegation visited the site to assess the damage - but what did they find?

Volta Region Fire Commander calls for public support during rescue ops- but what's standing in the way of saving lives?

The Volta Regional Fire Commander is worried about crowds hampering rescue efforts- a situation that could have dire consequences. The Commander is appealing to the public to cooperate with emergency personnel during incidents- but why?

Upper East records 27 maternal deaths in 2026 despite full antenatal coverage, as officials cite late reporting, poor ro

Upper East records 27 maternal deaths in 2026 despite full antenatal coverage, as officials cite late reporting, poor roads and referral delays.

Drone strikes have killed nearly 700 civilians in Sudan-but the violence is only part of the story.

The ongoing civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has intensified. The conflict has created the world's largest humanitarian crisis-but what challenges does this present for the region?

Starting July 2026, new mandatory online declarations will be required for all travelers to and from South Africa-find out who needs to comply.

South Africa is implementing new mandatory travel rules for all individuals entering or leaving the country, effective July 1, 2026. These changes

Discover how SSNIT celebrated a remarkable milestone and what this means for the future of pension enrollment in Ghana.

SSNIT has honored its oldest female pensioner, Madam Ima Zenabu Dagomba, on her 100th birthday, using the occasion to advocate for informal sector

A queen mother makes a passionate plea - but what could this mean for the women of Buem-Guaman?

Nana Okrebea II, Queenmother of Buem-Guaman, has appealed to the government concerning the "Nkoko Nkitinkiti" initiative. She hopes to bring economic opportunities to rural women - but what does this mean for the community?

Discover how a key regulatory body in Ghana is tackling utility service complaints and what the latest report reveals about consumer-provider

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) in Ghana's Western and Western North regions has released its mid-year report on utility-related

Attacks on police checkpoints raise concerns - but what's really at stake?

DCOP Osei Shaibu is worried about attacks in the North East Region. He says the burning of checkpoints is a threat - but what does this mean for the region's safety?

Minister Tia's address covered key sectors - but what advancements will residents find most impactful?

North East Regional Minister Ibrahim Tia addressed the Government Accountability Series in Nalerigu. He highlighted progress across infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, security, and economic growth in the region - but what does this mean for residents?

A new court complex is nearly ready, but will it be able to deliver justice to the people of the Upper West Region?

The Upper West Regional Court Complex is nearing completion- but the region's judiciary faces critical staffing and logistical challenges. The shortage of judges and court staff threatens to undermine access to justice in the region.

Ghanaians abroad can now register for the Ghana Card through a new four-step process- but what does it entail and how will it simplify access?

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has introduced a new four-step process for Ghanaians residing abroad to acquire the Ghana Card. This

Discover how many individuals have been registered as victims after the recent fire at the Odawna Rubber Market and what steps are being taken next.

NADMO is registering victims of the Odawna Rubber Market fire in Accra. The ongoing exercise aims to gather data for relief and recovery efforts