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File Photo Residents of Funsi North electoral in the Wa East District of the Upper West Region are voicing growing concerns over persistent water shortages that severely impact daily life. The community, which relies on a single borehole for its water needs, faces ongoing challenges to access sufficient water, especially for women who bear the primary responsibility of fetching water for households. During a recent community engagement with Info Radio, Madam Aminatu Seidu de

File Photo The Assembly Member for the Samatigu Electoral Area, Millicent Zuuri organized a community outreach in Kaluri, a community under her electoral area to inform residents about the nationwide gun amnesty declared by the Ministry of the Interior. The amnesty, which runs from December 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, aims to encourage individuals with unregistered or illicit firearms to surrender them voluntarily, with assurances of protection from arrest or prosecution d

Middle: DCOP Francis Yiribaare - UW Regional Police Commander The Upper West Regional Police Command has announced the successful recovery of all weapons seized from its officers during a violent incident in Sanwie over the weekend. In a press statement issued by DCOP Francis Yiribaare, the Regional Police Commander, and circulated to Info Radio on Sunday, authorities confirmed the arrest of all suspects linked to the attack on police personnel. According to the statement, mo

Crop destruction by livestock, especially cattle, remains one of the most pressing issues facing Wa East farmers

The Upper West Regional Police Command has intensified security operations in the Wa West District following a robbery and abduction incident reported on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Kendeu.   According to the Regional Police Command, officers received a distress report around 2:00 p.m. indicating that a group of armed young men had mounted attacks on road users near the Kendeu community, robbing victims of money and valuables. The assailants also allegedly assaulted and rob

File Photo A former Assembly Member for the Jagluu Electoral Area in the Wa West District, Mr. Bomaal John, has voiced serious concerns over the escalating destruction of farmlands caused by roaming cattle in the area. In an interview with Info Radio Martin Sunti, he highlighted the ongoing plight of farmers, who are suffering significant losses as cattle stray into their fields, damaging crops and, in some cases, invading homes to kill fowl and break eggs. Mr. Bomaal called

File Photo The Youth Empowerment for Leadership Foundation (YELF) Ghana-Girls Caucus in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region have voiced serious concerns over the increasing prevalence of child marriage within the district. During a discussion on Info Radio’s Ti Zine Yiri Yele program News Current Affairs program, Madam Yorkyeli Rosemond emphasized the urgent need for parents and guardians to prioritize the education and protection of their children, warning against

File Photo Capacity Enhancement and Community Support (CAPECS) Ghana, a dedicated local non-governmental organization based in Wa, in the Upper West Region of Ghana has intensified its campaign across communities in the Upper West Region. The initiative aims to empower residents to embrace traditional conflict resolution methods, emphasizing dialogue, respect for cultural values, and indigenous dispute resolution techniques as vital pathways to harmony. CAPECS Ghana’s focus

The Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, Esq . , has called on the media to play a leading role in promoting the National Gun Amnesty Initiative. The initiative is aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal firearms and reducing gun-related violence across the country. Speaking at a media engagement in Wa on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Minister emphasized that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure peace, security, and

The Assembly Member for the Dornye Electoral Area, Hon. Emmanuel Leayi Kyekuo, has issued a stern warning to residents over their neglect of borehole maintenance, highlighting the growing water crisis in the community. During an interview with Info Radio in Wa, Hon. Kyekuo expressed concern that despite the presence of five boreholes in Dornye, access to potable water remains a significant challenge due to lack of proper upkeep. He emphasized that residents have been repeated