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Associate Professor Awinpoga Akorogo Constance Professor Constance Awinpoka Akurugu says sexual violence allegations must be referred to law enforcement, not settled through internal mediation. Professor Constance Awinpoka Akurugu has urged school authorities and teacher unions to report all incidents of rape in schools to the appropriate security agencies for investigation and possible legal action. Speaking to Info Radio about reported sexual abuse cases in schools, Profess

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the Upper West Region has called for a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation into allegations of rape and defilement involving 19 girls at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The allegations reportedly implicate the school’s headmaster and include claims of similar misconduct at other institutions over several decades. The claims have not been established in court. I

File Photo The High Court in Tamale has convicted a former chief executive of the Northern Development Authority (NDA), two former deputies and a private contractor over procurement breaches. The Office of the Special Prosecutor brought charges against the four in connection with alleged procurement violations. The court delivered its decision on Friday afternoon, while the judgment was being read at the time of reporting. The four are Sumaila Abdul Rahman, former CEO of the

Hon. Alhaji Nurah Issah Danwanaa - Wa MCE The Municipal Chief Executive for the Wa Municipal Assembly, Hon. Alhaji Nurah Issah Danwana, has urged motorists to observe speed limits and exercise caution when approaching newly installed speed ramps across the municipality. The ramps are being constructed to slow traffic, improve pedestrian safety and reduce road accidents, particularly involving vulnerable road users. Speaking to the media, Mr Danwana said the measures would onl

File Photo Commercial tricycle operators in Wa, popularly known as Cambuu drivers, are calling on authorities to investigate what they describe as the compulsory collection of money by police officers at checkpoints. The drivers allege that officers demand GH¢5 from each operator at designated barriers. Mr Hamza, a Cambuu driver, said the payments could amount to about GH¢50 a day for some drivers who pass through several checkpoints. He described the alleged demands as a ser

File Photo A land dispute has erupted in Nakori, a suburb of Wa Municipality, involving community residents and a private developer over a parcel of land adjacent to the Wa Municipal office of the Electoral Commission . The disagreement surfaced Sunday morning when the developer was preparing to lay the foundation for a building project, only to be halted by community members who claimed the land was not for private development. According to Mr. Abdulai Ibrahim, Unit Committ

The Social Investment Fund (SIF) in Ghana has announced a transformative initiative to establish eight cutting-edge Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centers across seven regions, as part of the $71 million Ghana Women and Youth Employment and Social Cohesion (GWYESCO) Programme. This ambitious project aims to equip young Ghanaians and women with market-relevant skills to foster employment, entrepreneurship, and social harmony. Speaking at a stakeholder e

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