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An intelligence-led operation in Ghana's Upper East Region has led to multiple arrests, raising questions about the extent of local drug networks.

The Upper East Regional Police Command has launched an operation targeting suspected narcotics cultivation and distribution in the Nabdam District.

A devastating drought in Uganda's Karamoja region has left communities struggling with crop failures and food scarcity, prompting government

Uganda's north-eastern Karamoja region faces severe food shortages due to prolonged drought, impacting thousands of families. This recurring crisis

Ghana's hunger for gold is poisoning its rivers - but will the state act before it's too late?

Ghana's water bodies are being ravaged by illegal mining activities, with successive governments struggling to curb the menace - a situation that has persisted for years. The consequences of this environmental destruction are far-reaching, impacting communities, the economy, and the nation's future.

The potential extinction of a rare West African monkey species is raising serious questions about the region's broader biodiversity challenges.

A leading Ghanaian biodiversity scientist has issued a stark warning regarding the disappearance of one of West Africa's rarest monkeys. This event

Residents in Ghana's North East Region are urged to take immediate precautions as a major annual event from Burkina Faso is set to impact local

NADMO has issued a flood alert to residents in Ghana's North East Region ahead of the planned spillage of Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam. This annual

With the Bagre Dam spillage imminent, residents in flood-prone areas are urged to take immediate action-but what specific dangers lie ahead?

NADMO has issued a flood alert for Ghana's North East Region as Burkina Faso prepares to spill the Bagre Dam. This annual event could significantly

Accra's Mayor urges respect for customary laws - but what does this mean for religious bodies and the public?

Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey has called on residents, religious bodies, and traditional groups to adhere to the ban on drumming and noise-making in the Ga State- a customary practice. The Mayor, along with other leaders, are working to ensure the customary law is respected throughout the period.

An investigation is underway in the Oti Region after a farmer's actions led to a fatality on his property.

A farmer in the Oti Region has been arrested following an incident involving a suspected yam thief on his property. This development comes after

An Oti Region farmer is assisting police after a suspected yam thief was fatally shot on his property, sparking an investigation into the

A farmer in Ghana's Oti Region has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a suspected yam thief. This incident follows repeated

Over 16,000 shea seedlings have been planted in the Upper West Region- but what challenges lie ahead for this ambitious environmental project?

A collaborative initiative involving CIKOD, Lawra Municipal Assembly, Global Shea Alliance, and Green Gold Savanna has launched a significant shea

The Dadiase-Nkwanta road, a crucial link for trade between Ghana and Togo, is undergoing rehabilitation-find out how this will impact local commerce.

Rehabilitation efforts are underway on the feeder road connecting Nkwanta township to Dadiase, a farming community in the Oti Region. This

Farmers in Tsumkpo are facing severe challenges due to sand-winning, but the legality of these activities remains unclear.

Farmlands in Tsumkpo, Shai Osudoku District, have reportedly been destroyed by sand-winning activities, impacting local farmers' livelihoods.

A UN group is sounding the alarm about a crisis in Ghana's rural areas - but what's causing it?

A UN Working Group has voiced concerns over the worsening conditions in Ghana's rural communities- citing weak law enforcement and environmental destruction. They warn of threats to livelihoods, food security and social stability- but what specific issues are at play?

Discover how Clarens is setting a new standard for sustainable tourism - adventure meets preservation in South Africa.

A Ghanaian journalist visits Clarens, South Africa, as part of a media delegation for Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 - encountering a different climate and landscape. The town captivates with its beauty, but something more significant lies beneath the surface.

Discover how one Ghanaian community defied expectations and upheld strong communal values in a situation where many might have chosen a different

In the South Tongu District of the Volta Region, a small community has demonstrated that integrity remains a powerful virtue among ordinary people.

Despite the presence of security personnel, illegal miners are operating with impunity, raising questions about enforcement and accountability.

Illegal mining is rampant in Ghana's Mpohor Fiase District, with operations occurring near a police station. Residents and traditional leaders are

Discover how widespread soil acidity and unsuitable imported fertilizers are jeopardizing Ghana's agricultural future.

Ghana's food security faces a significant threat from widespread acidic soils and low organic matter, according to the CSIR-SRI. This situation

Discover how a strategic partnership aims to provide scientifically proven, safer alternatives to synthetic herbicides for Ghanaian farmers.

The Ghana Agroecology Movement (GAEM) has long advocated for natural farming methods, but recognized the need for scientific validation to influence