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Prof. Charles Odamtten Easmon: Father of heart surgery in West Africa
Prof. Charles Odamtten Easmon, known among his peers as Dr. Charlie Easmon, was a pioneering Ghanaian surgeon who, according to historical accounts, was the first Ghanaian to qualify as a surgeon specialist.
Reimagining ECOWAS leadership for a fragmented and uncertain West Africa
As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) prepares for a leadership transition in July 2026, the region stands at a defining moment in its history.
Misinformation now one of biggest threats to democracy in West Africa – Shamima Muslim
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has warned that misinformation, artificial intelligence and coordinated disinformation campaigns have emerged as some of the greatest threats confronting democracy in West Africa. Speaking at the inaugural CJID Ghana Media Summit in Accra on Thursday, she said democracy i...
No approved fare increase, Ghana transport operators say
Ghana’s main road transport operators on Monday distanced themselves from an announced 20 percent increase in public transport fares due to take effect on 2 June, describing the move as unauthorized and urging commuters to ignore it. In a joint statement, the leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU)...
Bagbin seeks consensus talks after ‘surprise’ passage of anti-LGBTQ bill
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has expressed surprise at the passage of the country’s controversial anti-LGBTQ legislation, saying he expected lawmakers to only begin detailed consideration of the bill before its approval. Bagbin said he has summoned parliamentary leadership for urgent discussi...
CJID to fund investigative journalism and strengthen newsrooms across West Africa
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has announced plans to expand support for investigative journalism and independent newsrooms across West Africa as media organisations grapple with shrinking funding and increasing operational challenges. Executive Director Babatunde Akintunde announced at the...
Anti-LGBTQ bill still has “long way to go,” Mahama says
President John Dramani Mahama says the country’s controversial anti-LGBTQ bill has not yet completed the legislative process and remains subject to constitutional and procedural review before it can become law. Speaking at Chatham House in London on Monday (1 June), Mahama said Parliament had been considering the bill...
Chief of Staff urges GIMPA to drive West Africa’s digital transformation
Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, has urged the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and its partners to leverage research and innovation to drive digital transformation and improve governance across West Africa.
ICI child protection efforts expand across West Africa’s cocoa communities
At least 1.68 million children across cocoa-growing communities in West Africa have been protected and supported through the Child Labour Monitoring and Remediation Systems (CLMRS) implemented by members of the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI).
KAIPTC calls for stronger regional cooperation to tackle West Africa’s worsening humanitarian crises
The Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Brigadier General Zibrim Ayorrogo, has called for deeper regional collaboration and inclusive capacity-building to address the increasingly complex humanitarian and security challenges facing West Africa.
CJID expands support for environmental and climate journalism in West Africa
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has announced an expansion of its environmental journalism programme across West Africa as climate change continues to pose growing challenges for communities across the region. Speaking at the inaugural CJID Ghana Media Summit in Accra, Executive Director Bab...
Belarus eyes Ghana for Africa expansion
Belarus, a country in Eastern Europe, is looking to establish a firm economic presence in West Africa through enhanced cooperation with Ghana, President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus has said.