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President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two Members of Parliament for ministerial appointments and reassigned two ministers to new portfolios. The nominations, made in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution, have been submitted to Parliament through the Speaker for prior approval. Under the nominations, Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, MP, has been nominated as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, while Mahama Ayariga, MP, has been nominated as

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on young leaders in tertiary institutions to become champions of ethical leadership, accountability and the rule of law as Ghana intensifies efforts to combat corruption and promote good governance. The call was made during the Upper West Regional Youth Empowerment Dialogue on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption, held at Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education (NJA College) in Wa on Thursday, Jul

The Lawra Municipal Hospital has received medical consumables worth GH¢100,000 from the Member of Parliament for Lawra, Bede Anwataazumo. Ziedeng, following an appeal by the hospital's management over severe shortages of essential supplies caused by financial and operational challenges. The donation, made during a ceremony at the hospital on August 3, 2026, is expected to ease the facility's immediate burden and improve healthcare delivery by ensuring the continuous availabil

West African CFA franc note. Image Source: BCEAO Claim: Online reports in connection with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's push for economic "sovereignty" claim that France still holds 50% of these countries' foreign exchange reserves under the CFA franc financial system. The reports further justify the Alliance of Sahel States' (AES) plan to abandon the currency. Verdict: Misleading. The requirement for West African CFA franc countries (including Mali, Burkina Faso and Nige

Traditional leaders should champion efforts to end open defecation by leading by example and advocating for better sanitation rather than being expected to finance public toilet facilities, the chief of Maase in the Dolimo Traditional Area in the Upper West Region has said. Naa Dr Saaka Mwinimaana II told Info Radio that chiefs have an important responsibility in promoting healthy sanitation practices but lack the financial capacity to provide toilet facilities on a large sca

Farmers in the Daffiama Bussie Issa (DBI) District are calling on the government to address critical challenges hindering agricultural productivity and livelihoods. During a recent distribution of fertilizer to peasant farmers under the Feed Ghana program, members of the Peasant Farmers Association highlighted pressing issues including poor market access, inadequate mechanized services, and high costs of farm inputs. Speaking to Info Radio, Mr. Lawie Vincent Bonzo, the Nation

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Upper West Region has successfully concluded the vetting process for aspirants vying for various regional executive positions, setting the stage for what promises to be a highly competitive and transparent election. A total of 28 candidates have been cleared to contest in the upcoming regional leadership elections, with the contest encompassing 11 key positions. The vetting exercise, conducted over the weekend, was described as rigorous ye

The Auditor-General has uncovered widespread non-compliance with the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) expenditure guidelines in the Upper West Region, with eight Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) overspending on administrative expenses by more than GH¢3.19 million during the 2025 financial year. The findings are contained in the Report of the Auditor-General on the Management and Utilisation of the District Assemblies Common Fund and Other Statut

Participants in a group photo. Credit: GAYO The Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) has trained young climate leaders from across Africa on climate negotiations as part of efforts to strengthen youth participation and influence in global climate governance processes. The week-long African Youth Negotiators Fellowship (AYNF) Cohort 5 training, held from July 4 to July 8 in Accra, brought together young people from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and Senegal, with others p

Residents of Kachiau in the Kandeu Electoral Area of Wa West District are appealing to local authorities to urgently address their ongoing water shortage crisis. During a recent community engagement with Info Radio, residents highlighted their reliance on a single borehole, which is insufficient to meet the community’s water needs. According to residents, Many households are forced to fetch water from streams or travel to Wechiau in search of potable water, posing significan