British Council — supports education, innovation, creative enterprise and governance initiatives in Ghana, including literacy challenges, student awards, music summits and entrepreneurship programmes.
A neonatal health device developed by students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has won top prize at the British Council’s ASCEND Lion’s Den investor showcase in Accra. …
… The organisers also announced an expanded national focus aimed at reaching children in underserved communities, a move that received strong backing from the Ghana Library Authority and the British Council. …
The British Council is calling for more inclusive and context-sensitive language policies in education, arguing that learners achieve better outcomes when education systems reflect the linguistic realities of their communities. …
… Joyce Oduro, Director of Exams, West Cluster, British Council (middle) presenting an award to the leadership of Delhi Private School International as Overall Best IGCSE School for the Year 2025 The British Council on Friday celebrated exceptional academic achievements at the 2026 …
Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners, legal professionals, aspiring music professionals and creative entrepreneurs converged at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Music Summit, a high-impact industry engagemen …
Over 200 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners, legal professionals, aspiring music professionals and creative entrepreneurs converged at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Music Summit. …
Founder of FlipTheMusic, Emmanuel Sedo, popularly known as Electro Mirror, was among the speakers at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) National Music Summit held on 19th June at the British Council in Accra. …
… The summit, organised by The Bright Future Alliance (TBFA), a youth-led civil society organisation, will be held on Tuesday, June 16, at the British Council under the theme “Corporate Institutions and Public Agencies as Pillars of Accountability: Strengthening Governance Systems …
… The award was presented at a ceremony organised by the Maverick Business Academy, London, in partnership with M-GIBES College of Business and Management, United Kingdom, held at the British Council in Accra on Saturday, May 30, 2026. …
The British Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting creative entrepreneurs in Ghana following the graduation of participants under its SoCreative E-learning Programme. …
The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion System, developed by KNUST students and led by Dr Prince Odame, won top innovation at the British Council's ASCEND showcase in Accra. More than 20 student-led teams from Ghana and Nigeria presented solutions in healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy and environmental monitoring after receiving mentoring and business development support through the ASCEND programme.
The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion System, developed by KNUST students and led by Dr Prince Odame, won top innovation at the British Council's ASCEND showcase in Accra. More than 20 student-led teams from Ghana and Nigeria presented solutions in healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy and environmental monitoring after receiving mentoring and business development support through the ASCEND programme.
Channel One TV and Citi FM have launched the 2026 Literacy Challenge, a nationwide competition asking young Ghanaians to examine opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in education while developing literacy, critical thinking and creativity. The programme includes an expanded national focus to reach children in underserved communities, backed by the Ghana Library Authority and British Council.
The British Council advocates for inclusive, context-sensitive language policies in education, arguing that learners achieve better outcomes when education systems reflect their communities' linguistic realities. The institution stresses there is no one-size-fits-all approach and that countries should adopt policies suited to their unique social, cultural, political, and historical contexts, supported by adequate resources, trained teachers, and quality materials.
The British Council held its 2026 Partner Schools Awards in Accra, recognising 41 students and 12 schools for outstanding performance in Cambridge International Examinations. The ceremony honoured excellence across IGCSE and A-Level subjects through various awards including Best in Subject, Star Performer, and Overall Best Student categories.
Over 230 artistes, managers, music executives, media practitioners and creative entrepreneurs gathered at the British Council in Accra for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit, held in commemoration of World Music Day to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts and equip Ghana's music community with practical knowledge for sustainable careers.
Over 200 artistes, managers, executives, media practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs attended the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Music Summit at the British Council in Accra to discuss brand endorsements and music contracts as part of World Music Day commemoration.
Emmanuel Sedo, founder of FlipTheMusic and popularly known as Electro Mirror, spoke at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards National Music Summit on 19th June, sharing insights on music contracts and industry navigation. He emphasised the importance of understanding contracts, building professional relationships, and creating distinctive records, drawing on his experience securing Gyakie's first international deal.
The Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin will speak at the second African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit, organised by The Bright Future Alliance, on June 16 in Accra. The summit aims to bring together government officials, legislators, civil society, diplomats, corporate leaders and young people to discuss strengthening accountability and governance systems across Africa.
David Kwame Aziago, CEO of Davida Roofing Systems Limited and National President of Peki Senior High School Old Students Association, received the International Business Achiever Award 2026 from Maverick Business Academy and M-GIBES College of Business and Management for excellence in business leadership and contributions to education-related alumni development.
The British Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting creative entrepreneurs in Ghana following the graduation of participants under its SoCreative E-learning Programme, delivered in partnership with University of the Arts London and Henley Business School. The programme has engaged over 45,000 learners across Sub-Saharan Africa and operates locally through hub partners in Accra and Tamale.
The Adwumawura Programme, implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced grant disbursement to support youth-owned business establishment. The 2025 cohort launched on April 28, 2025, received over 120,000 applications within the first weeks and underwent evaluation by a 9-member selection committee.