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Farmers in Jenkore, a farming community within the Manwe Electoral Area of the Wa East District of the Upper West Region of Ghana , are voicing serious concerns over the escalating costs of agricultural inputs and the persistent low prices for their produce. The farmers say these challenges are further exacerbating their economic hardships, threatening their livelihoods and community stability.

DBI DCE -HON. JAMES WOR The Daffiama Bussie Issa District Assembly has announced a significant expansion of its social and economic empowerment programs for 2026. In an interview with Info Radio, The District Chief Executive Hon. James Wor revealed that the district plans to increase the number of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) beneficiaries from 2,000 to 5,000 this year. This move, according to him aims to better support the district’s most vulnerable populat

Current State of Jimpensi D/A primary school block Parents and community leaders in Jimpensi, a farming community within the Chala Electoral Area of the Daffiama/Bussie/Issa (DBI) District in the Upper West Region , have raised urgent concerns over the deteriorating condition of the local basic school. Describing the situation as a significant threat to both student safety and quality education, they are calling for immediate intervention from relevant authorities. In an inte

File Photo Residents of Babile in the Lawra Municipality are calling for the immediate activation of the community’s long-standing fire station, which has remained unused for over five years despite multiple fire outbreaks and urgent safety concerns. The fire post, completed in 2020, has yet to be put into operation, much to the dismay of local residents who have repeatedly appealed for its activation. During a recent community clean-up exercise, the Regent of Babile, Vitus K

File Photo Residents of Babile in the Lawra Municipality of the Upper West Region are calling for immediate government intervention to address the hazardous condition of the long-abandoned Babile–Jirapa road. According to residents, the road, which was awarded for construction in 2008, has remained incomplete for nearly 17 years, transforming into a perilous zone that residents say has become a “death trap.” Speaking to Info Radio, the Regent of Babile, Vitus Kadoe Dapilah,

File Photo A stream linking Deriyiri in the Manwe Electoral Area and Kpaglahi in the Kpaglahi Electoral Area in the Wa East Dsitricts of the Upper West Region continues to pose significant challenges for local commuters, particularly during the rainy season. The dangerous waterway has become a major obstacle, severely limiting access to essential economic and social services for communities on both sides. Residents and local leaders speaking to Info Radio have expressed grow

Upper West Regional Chair of Ghana Red Cross -Maria Johana Yuorpor Upper West Regional Chairperson of the Ghana Red Cross Society, Madam Maria Johana Yuorpor, has extended warm New Year wishes to the public, emphasizing the importance of self-betterment and compassion as Ghana enters 2026. Speaking at a gathering organized by the Upper West Regional Branch of the Ghana Red Cross Society on the eve of the New Year, Madam Maria called on citizens to strive to be the best versio

File Photo The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Wa West, Hon. Richard Wulo, has raised urgent concerns over the escalating prevalence of drug abuse within the district, highlighting it as a significant obstacle to sustainable development, especially among young people. Speaking during the Third Ordinary Meeting of the Wa West District Assembly, Hon. Wulo emphasized that addressing substance misuse is essential for meaningful progress in the district. The DCE noted that the

Sombawiera Samba-Sankara - Nadowli/Kaleo NDC Constituency Chairman The Nadowli Kaleo Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Sombawiera Samba-Sankara, has called on party members and constituency executives to prioritize unity and collective effort as the party prepares for its upcoming internal elections later this year. In his New Year address, Mr. Samba-Sankara emphasized that fostering harmony among party members is essential for strengthening

File Photo Residents of Chagpaala, a farming community in the Wa East District are raising urgent concerns over the community’s inadequate access to clean and portable drinking water. Speaking to Info Radio, Madam Rose Sangmeni highlighted that the community currently relies on just three boreholes, one of which is solely dedicated to Chagpaala Basic School. She emphasized that the government has not drilled any boreholes for the community, with the responsibility instead fa