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When institutions fail to act, who answers for the consequences?
Newsfile examines three scandals involving institutional failures and public trust.
Why are parents losing faith in boarding schools, and what does the MP say must change?
Salaga South MP Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah warns that recurring sexual abuse allegations involving teachers erode parental trust in school safety.
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.
What will the Gender Minister uncover at Obuasi SHTS after meeting victims and officials?
Gender Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey visits Obuasi SHTS over alleged sexual abuse involving the suspended headmaster.
A Ghanaian MP warns of potential repercussions following the passage of the anti-LGBTQ bill - what could they be?
Ho Central MP- Richmond Edem Kpotosu- has called on Ghanaians to brace themselves for the consequences of passing the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Bill 2025. He warned that the country might face penalties due to its stance against same-sex practices - but what could these be?
An outreach programme aims to help young, vulnerable women- but can they overcome exploitation and other dangers?
The Pamela Bridgewater Project is calling on stakeholders to support outreach efforts- focusing on teenage pregnancy among young female head porters. Advocates hope to address the vulnerability of these young women- but what challenges will they face?
Will a promising student's education end over a scandal she had no part in?
A cocoa farmer's daughter may leave Obuasi SHTS after its closure over an alleged headteacher misconduct case.
New GES directive could change the rules around students and teachers' bungalows - what does it mean for safety?
The Ghana Education Service is set to issue a directive to schools regarding student conduct at teachers' homes.
Ghana's Ashanti Region faces a growing challenge with teenage pregnancies, prompting calls for intensified action and community involvement.
The Department of Gender in Ghana's Ashanti Region is concerned about rising teenage pregnancies. This issue highlights the urgent need for
Why does a gender adviser say the state failed students before any court ruling?
Akosua Manu, adviser to Ghana's former vice-president, criticizes state institutions over their handling of sexual abuse allegations at Obuasi…
Why are angry youth hunting for a man who was accused of defiling teenage boys and granted police bail?
Tension is rising in Hemang as youth hunt for a man accused of defiling teenage boys- after he was granted police bail. The community is uneasy, and some residents are taking matters into their own hands.
What safeguards does she say are missing, and why is her stance drawing both support and criticism?
Ama Pratt, spokesperson to the Vice President, has called for stronger child protection measures in schools after allegations of sexual abuse at…
Lawmakers push for swift justice in a school scandal - but what will the probe uncover?
Ghana's Parliamentary Human Rights Committee is demanding fast-tracked investigations into misconduct allegations against the interdicted headmaster…
A Mother's Day outreach offered mothers free health screenings and empowerment, but what impact did it have?
Luv FM and Nhyira FM partnered with Living Waters Assemblies of God Church at Ayigya for a Mother's Day outreach. The two-day program included health screenings, empowerment sessions, and more for over 300 mothers - all aimed at promoting women's well-being.
What did the mayor advise the embattled headmaster, and why did the rumours persist?
Kumasi Mayor Richard Boadi recounts his talks with Obuasi SHTS headmaster Zakaria Abdulai over sexual abuse allegations.
A committee's findings on the Obuasi SHTS riot include a key recommendation that may remove the headmaster - but what triggered it?
The Ghana Education Service has reviewed a committee report on the August 2026 riot at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.
An alarming discovery on Instagram in India points to a critical failure in the platform's ability to protect its users.
A BBC investigation has uncovered disturbing content on Instagram in India, raising serious questions about content moderation on the platform. The