Africa Ghana A Film Fund has been included in the 2026 budget to revive the local film industry and the Kumawood scene, recently struggling; the fund aims to boost production, distribution and marketing of Ghanaian films, creating jobs and driving cultural tourism
Africa Ghana A street lighting renovation project has been launched; energy-efficient lighting systems, including solar all-in-one, will be installed over six months in major streets and ceremonial areas across Ghana
Africa Ghana The first nationwide human papillomavirus HPV vaccination campaign has been concluded by Ghana Health Services in partnership with Vaccine Alliance GAVI, WHO and UNICEF, providing cervical cancer prevention to 2,4 million 9-14 girls in and out of school
Africa Ghana Traditional leaders in Kassena-Nankana Municipality, Upper East Region, pledged renewed efforts to eradicate child marriage, a practice that truncates the education of girls and condemns to hardship; campaign on traditional leaders started back in 2023