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On the morning of April 14, 2026, a woman in Accra lifted a food package she had not expected to receive. Inside: rice, and pasta made from flour milled in Ghana — from Ukrainian wheat. The woman was one of 4,000 Ghanaian widows who received packages at the opening of Ukraine’s first agricultural hub on […]
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Gabriel Kwaku Agbeshie, a passionate 2025 Aspire Leaders Program alumnus and moderator from Ghana, channels his own childhood struggles with vision into a powerful mission: identifying visual impairments in underserved schoolchildren early so they can receive the eye care needed to succeed in school and life. Through iScreen4Kids, an initiative he developed with the help […]
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In a significant push for global accountability, Ghana is preparing to introduce a United Nations resolution that would officially recognize the transatlantic slave trade as the most egregious crime in human history, while advocating for reparations to address its profound and enduring legacies. As a leading voice in Africa’s reparations movement, the West African nation […]
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In a groundbreaking move to foster economic growth and advance healthcare, Ghana has officially launched its licensing program for cannabis cultivation, focusing on industrial and medicinal applications with strict regulations to ensure safety and compliance. This story is written and edited by Global South World Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NCC) has opened applications for licences […]
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A 29-year-old Ghanaian engineer died after reportedly being turned away by three major hospitals in Accra due to a lack of available beds — a situation that was also reflected in Nigeria, South Africa, Liberia, and Kenya, where shortages of beds, medical staff, oxygen, and fully functioning emergency systems were costing lives. Data showed that […]
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Ghana’s culinary landscape offers a thrilling adventure far beyond its famous fufu. The foundation of daily dining lies in rich, spiced soups and stews, from the peanut-infused warmth of groundnut soup to the vibrant, tomato-based goat light soup, each designed to be scooped with starchy sides like banku. Street food provides an equally delicious fuel, […]
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Ghana is recording steady progress in the fight against poverty, with its multidimensional poverty rate falling for a third straight quarter, according to new data from the Ghana Statistical Service. The index, which tracks deprivation in health, education, employment, and basic living conditions, dropped from 23.9% in early 2025 to 21.9% by the third quarter. […]
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Ghana may lack Africa’s blockbuster safari icons, but its rainforests deliver wildlife encounters that are rarer, stranger, and deeply memorable. From watching bald picathartes nest on forest boulders to stumbling upon pangolins, flying squirrels, dwarf crocodiles, and nocturnal owls, Ghana’s biodiversity offers several thrills for those who are patient and curious. Guided by local experts, […]
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Ghana is taking a decisive step to earn more from its gold by refining it locally rather than exporting it raw. The state’s Ghana Gold Board, GoldBod, has partnered with Gold Coast Refinery to process gold from artisanal and small-scale miners, marking a shift in how the country captures value from its mineral wealth. Initially, […]
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What You Need to Know Ghana is one of West Africa’s most stable democracies and a leading hub for business, culture, and diplomacy. Located along the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana combines political continuity, a growing economy, and deep historical significance. Long shaped by trade, migration, and civic engagement, the country continues to position itself as […]
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