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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

The Vice President says Africa must develop its own technologies- but how can the continent achieve this?

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang addressed the Oxford Africa Conference on the need for Africa to lead its own transformation. She emphasized building systems rooted in African realities- but what does this entail?

Discover how Ghana's Vice President is advocating for a more holistic strategy to empower Kayayei and safeguard their children.

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a comprehensive approach to support Kayayei, focusing on sustainable livelihoods

Discover how a joint operation uncovered a sophisticated network preying on vulnerable individuals seeking better opportunities.

Engage Now Africa (ENA) and EOCO have rescued 20 Burkinabè nationals from a suspected human-trafficking and cybercrime operation in Ghana. The

Why are MTN staff taking breast cancer screening directly to Accra's markets this October?

MTN Ghana's Yellow Ladies Network is hosting a free breast cancer screening for market women in Accra during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Discover why the Department of Gender is calling on women to speak up and reject vote buying in Ghana's political landscape.

The Western Regional Head of the Department of Gender, Mirabel Akuokor Okine, has urged women to actively participate in public discussions and

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.

A Ghanaian lawmaker's new fund proposal could shift who controls climate finance for farmers - but what would it mean for national ownership?

Wa East MP Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw is proposing a National Agriculture Development Fund at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok.

UMA donated equipment to a CHPS compound - but what challenges were they facing before this?

The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika has engaged with the Amomaso CHPS compound. The donation of medical equipment aims to address a critical need - but what impact will it have on healthcare access?

A so-called international career program may be a trap - but what are young African women being lured into?

The Alabuga Start Program presents itself as an international career-development exchange, recruiting young women from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. There are reports that these women are being trafficked to produce weapons of war in Russia - raising concerns about exploitation and deception.

At a women's conference in Accra, stories of pain fill the room - but what happens next may change everything.

Women gather in Accra for the maiden 'Be Inspired by Tima' conference, themed 'Turning Pain into Purpose', sharing stories of grief, infertility…

A queen mother is encouraging girls not to let unplanned pregnancy halt their progress - here's her advice.

Naana Lomoki Lomo I, Queen of the Lomobiawe Clan, has charged girls not to allow unplanned pregnancies to derail their aspirations. The queen mother shared her personal experience and education despite being a mother - but what did she say about parents?

Why are schoolgirls being warned about teachers' home invitations, and what safety risks are being exposed?

A queen mother and gender expert is urging schoolgirls to report sexual harassment by teachers and other men.

What did the queen mother say teachers should stop doing with female students, and why are girls being left vulnerable?

A Ghanaian queen mother is urging schoolgirls to report sexual harassment by teachers and other men.

Why is a Ghanaian queen mother urgently calling for authorities to step in and address the unrest in her municipality?

Akyem Kotoku Abodom is experiencing unrest as its queen mother speaks out. She is calling for intervention to address the escalating hooliganism that is disrupting daily life - and creating fear among residents.

Why is a women's group intervening in attacks on the First Lady and former Second Lady?

Ghanaian women's rights group POWA has addressed how rival political figures Lordina Mahama and Samira Bawumia are treated in public discourse.

Akosua Manu gets a new role within the NPP - what does this mean for the party's future?

Akosua Manu has been appointed as a spokesperson for the NPP's Gender and Social Protection Committee. This appointment is part of the party's restructuring efforts after the 2024 elections - and it signals a strategic move.

Ghana's roads are about to see a significant shift in how traffic laws are enforced and how vehicle breakdowns are managed.

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) is set to implement new measures to enhance road safety and enforce traffic regulations across Ghana.