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A new agreement could transform rural water and sanitation - but what will it take to succeed?

World Vision Ghana and two Ahafo district assemblies have signed an MoU to expand WASH services in rural communities.

New water projects in Ashanti could transform farming - but what will they really deliver?

Work has begun on two inland valley water conservation projects in the Ashanti Region, targeting communities in Sekyere East and Atwima Nwabiagya…

A 60-day water crisis ends with a protest - but why did GWL need a street march to notice its own dry pipes?

Residents of Tema, Gbetsile, Dawhenya, and Community 25 are protesting a months-long water outage from Ghana Water Limited.

Discover the inspiring journey of Nana Adwoa Tutuwaa and the Nhyiramma Foundation, whose quiet dedication has transformed countless lives in Ghana.

Nana Adwoa Tutuwaa, founder of Nhyiramma Foundation, has been recognized for over a decade of humanitarian service across Ghanaian communities. Her

Arrests made after a bridge collapse - but who exactly is to blame and what did local leaders have to do with it?

Two Unit Committee members and two illegal miners are detained in Atwima Mponua after a bridge collapse.

Discover the latest developments in the New Winneba incident as police intensify security and prepare suspects for prosecution.

Authorities in Ghana are providing an update on the security situation and ongoing investigations following a recent violent incident in New

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?

Weta Traditional Council urges restraint, due process and institutional fairness as public debate grows over the EOCO ma

Weta Traditional Council urges restraint, due process and institutional fairness as public debate grows over the EOCO matter involving Dr. Kwamigah-Atokple.

Why are Weija traditional authorities supporting demolition of structures? What does this mean for the community?

Weija traditional authorities, along with the Chief of Lafa Barimba, are involved in addressing flooding issues in the Greater Accra Region- raising questions about development. They are backing government efforts to remove structures on waterways- but what challenges remain?

Why are traditional leaders in Tano North clashing with police over the handling of illegal mining arrests?

Tano North chiefs are confronting police over the repeated release of arrested illegal miners, undermining local efforts against galamsey. This

A new military-backed operation targets illegal miners in a threatened forest - but what tactics are they using to evade capture?

NAIMOS, with military support, launches Operation Green Shield in Atewa Forest to combat illegal mining.

A massive spiritual gathering in Wa aims to transform a traditional prayer into a force for peace - but what challenges are they targeting?

Thousands of Catholics and religious leaders gather in Wa for the second Global Rosary Congress, a three-day event promoting evangelisation and peace.

The Titao killings highlight the need to rethink security governance in West Africa - but how can it be achieved?

The killing of Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso has sparked a blame game between the two countries. Sowatey argues that a hybrid security governance approach is key to understanding the complexities of the situation - but what does that mean?

Will REGSEC's intervention resolve the standoff over Gwira Banso's mining future?

The Western Regional Security Council has intervened in a dispute over Betterland Ghana Limited's exploration at Gwira Banso, bringing together the…

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.

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?

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.