Africa Ghana The first cocoa fruit juice created in the country is called Koa Natural; the new drink, launched by Swiss-Ghanaian company Kao, is made from the pulp of the cocoa fruit that was previously unused, allowing farmers additional income
Africa Ghana The work of Parliament was suspended 'indefinitely' following chaotic scenes and arguments in the Lower House chamber over which party holds the parliamentary majority
Africa Ghana Fonio, an ancient cereal cultivated in West Africa, is the focus of a project by FAO and the Ministry of Food to encourage the production of the cereal that was historically grown by women in the north of the country
Africa Ghana A major new mobilisation against illegal gold mining is underway with a call for protest from Thursday to today by a coalition of associations, civil society organisations, trade unions and opposition parties to protect waterways
Africa Ghana At least 30 protesters were arrested in Accra during a demonstration to denounce government inaction and corruption in the gold sector, which encourages illegal mining