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The Upper West Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Alhaji Mujeeb Suleman, has voiced serious concerns over the declining performance in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with particular focus on English Language and Mathematics. According to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the pass rates for these critical subjects have seen a troubling decline. In English Language, only 62.40 percent of can

The DAAD Alumni Association has held a two-day workshop in Wa in the Upper West Region to discuss responsible management of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), with calls for stronger regulation, community participation and collaboration among stakeholders. The workshop, held under the theme “Managing Small-Scale and Artisanal Mining: A Community Mining Perspective in Northern Ghana,” brought together DAAD alumni, mining industry experts and regulators, academia, securi

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Alumni has launched a two-day workshop in Wa, Upper West Region, focused on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The event, titled “Managing Small-Scale and Artisanal Mining: A Community Mining Perspective in Northern Ghana,” brought together DAAD alumni, industry experts, regulators, academics, security personnel, and traditional leaders to discuss responsible and sustainable mining practices. Workshop convenor Mr. Benjamin Naah

The Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition's Tamale Media Situation Room, launched ahead of the 2024 election. (FactSpace West Africa) Ghana has an active fact-checking community and, in the country’s last general election, formed a coalition comprising DUBAWA, Media Foundation for West Africa, and FactSpace West Africa to spot and debunk harmful narratives. South Africa's five-year-old complaints portal, Real411, offers Ghana a possible model for holding harmful online content to a

Educationist and private researcher Osman Salifu has advised parents against imposing course choices on their children preparing to enter Senior High School (SHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Speaking on Info Radio’s Info Weekend Watch following the release of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination results and the ongoing school selection process, Mr. Salifu emphasized the importance of parents discussing school and progra

The Paramount Chief of the Dorimon Traditional Area, Naa Alhaji Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II, alongside members of the traditional council, recently visited the construction site of the Dorimon E-Block Senior High School. According to Dr. Adams Sabogu, Secretary to the Dorimon Palace, the visit was aimed at demonstrating the traditional area’s support and reassuring the contractor of their commitment to the successful completion of the project. The construction of the Dorimon

Mr. Seidu Kamwininaan Ibrahim Mr. Seidu Kamwininaan Ibrahim, the immediate past Upper West Regional Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations (GFD), has urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to prioritize skills training for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) before disbursing Disability Common Fund support to businesses. Speaking on Info Radio’s Info Weekend Watch, Mr. Ibrahim emphasized that equipping beneficiaries with relevant bu

Educationist and private researcher, Osman Salifu has called for a positive shift in mindset of people towards Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana. Speaking on Info Radio’s Info Weekend Watch show, the educationist said Ghanaians have over the years developed a negative mindset about TVET education which ought to change in order to allow for the country’s transformation through TVET skills. “The minds of Ghanaians have been programmed to see TV

Middle: Wa East MP - Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw The Member of Parliament for Wa East Constituency Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has undertaken an on-site inspection of the newly established health centre in Chaggu, reaffirming his commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure in the constituency. Mr. Jasaw lauded the project as a vital advancement for the Chaggu community’s well-being, emphasizing that it goes beyond mere construction. The initiative incorporates comprehensive healt

Hon. Adamu Sayibu - Wa East DCE The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Wa East, Adamu Sayibu has conducted a thorough on-site inspection of newly completed development projects across the district. The visit included assessments of a six -unit classroom blocks, a teacher’s bungalow, and washroom facilities at Dabilipuo and Danyaw Kura, as well as a clinic at Chaggu. Speaking to Info Radio after the inspection, Mr. Sayibu emphasized that the primary purpose was to evaluate th