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File Photo In the Goli community in the Nadowli-Kaleo district of the Upper West Region, residents are grappling with an ongoing water crisis that has severely impacted daily life. Several boreholes, which previously served as the community’s primary water sources, remain non-functional, leaving many families without reliable access to clean water. This prolonged scarcity has compounded difficulties in maintaining hygiene and meeting basic household needs. During an interview

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

A local Non- Governmental organisation based in Wa, The Capacity Enhancement and Community Support (CAPECS) Ghana programme has actively engaged residents of the Wa West District in training sessions aimed at preventing conflicts and building resilience against violence. Richmond B. Dombo, the registrar of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs, told Info Radio that the training emphasized proactive strategies for communities to address conflicts before they escalate. He ex

Residents in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region have commended the installation of security cameras at traffic lights, emphasizing their crucial role in deterring and identifying drivers and riders who violate traffic signals, a leading cause of road accidents in the area. The ministry of Interior has revealed that plans are well advanced to implement the TrafficTech system, which will equip officers with cameras, smartphones, and other digital devices to capture

File Photo The Ga Electoral Area in the Wa West District now boasts a new Police Checkpoint, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing security within the community. Hon. Richard Wullo, the District Chief Executive for Wa West, speaking to Info Radio confirmed that police officers have been deployed to the checkpoint and are actively carrying out their duties. Plans are underway to construct an office and sleeping quarters to enable round-the-clock operations by the officers.

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with a series of armed robbery incidents recorded in parts of the Wa East District and Wa Municipality. The police said the arrests followed months of intelligence-led and coordinated operations aimed at dismantling an alleged robbery syndicate operating in the region. According to a press release issued by the Upper West Regional Police Command on August 11, 2026, the operation was launched follow

The Upper West Regional Police Command says it has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a key suspect in the murder and disappearance of two young people at Kandeu in the Wechiau area. The suspect, identified as Abu Tijani alias Master One, a 35-year-old youth leader of Wechiau, was arrested on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in connection with the case. According to a statement issued by the Upper West Regional Police Command on July 28, Abu Ti

The United States on Wednesday released the official text of the memorandum of understanding reached over the weekend with Iran. A senior US administration official read out the 14-point document, which spells out provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing certain financial restrictions on Iran and sets out expectations for addressing Iran’s nuclear program during future technical talks. Titled the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of

File Photo Residents of Wuokora in the Kuuchileyiri electoral area are grappling with a mounting water crisis following the suspension of their self-initiated dam project, hindered primarily by a lack of funds and the onset of rains. During a recent community gathering with Info Radio, residents voiced concerns over the stalled construction, which was aimed at providing reliable drinking water for both humans and livestock. The community had collectively contributed resources

Three people have been killed and 34 suspects arrested following a violent shooting incident linked to a longstanding chieftaincy dispute in Funsi, in the Wa East District of the Upper West Region. According to a statement issued by the Upper West Regional Police Command, the incident occurred on the night of May 22, 2026, when police in Funsi received reports that two persons had been shot dead at the Gbelononi section of the community. Police officers who rushed to the scen