… The Northeast Region recorded the highest inflation rate at 10.1 percent, while the Savannah Region posted negative inflation of 3.0 percent, indicating that prices generally declined compared to the same period last year. …
… The North East Region, for example, has a 100 percent shortfall in dining furniture despite all three of its TVET institutions operating as boarding schools. …
Officers and inmates of the Gambaga Local Prison in the North East Region have undergone a mental health sensitisation programme aimed at promoting psychological well-being and addressing the effects of substance abuse and stress management. …
… Akugri also known as “Weezy,” a painter, and Akungoe, popularly known as “Mosbee,” a driver, who were residents of Walewale in the North East Region, were members of the criminal gang responsible for several armed robbery attacks in the North East and Upper East Regions. …
… The Bawku conflict, rooted in a long-standing chieftaincy dispute between Mamprusi and Kusasi factions, has led to recurring violence and insecurity in parts of the Upper East and North East Regions over the years.
… According to the report, Yunyoo Nasuan District in the North East Region recorded the highest multidimensional poverty incidence in 2025 at 51.6 percent, while Ayawaso North Municipal in the Greater Accra Region recorded the lowest at 5.5 percent. …
… He observed that all six districts with the highest poverty incidence were located in the North East Region, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address regional disparities. …
… He cited a watermelon processing factory at Walewale in the North East Region, which is reportedly 90 per cent complete but unable to commence operations due to lack of government incentives. …
The North East Region has emerged as the epicentre of multidimensional poverty in Ghana, with six districts in the region recording the highest poverty incidences in the country. …
Zipline Ghana is in discussions with the Ministry of Health and other government agencies on how to better leverage its drone delivery network to support the nationwide rollout of free primary healthcare. The company, which has completed more than 800,000 commercial deliveries since 2019 and delivered 4.6 million medical products to over 3,000 health facilities, says its model shifts distribution from forecast-based to demand-based, reducing stockouts and waste.
Zipline Ghana is in discussions with the Ministry of Health and other government agencies on how to better leverage its drone delivery network to support the nationwide rollout of free primary healthcare. The company, which has completed more than 800,000 commercial deliveries since 2019 and delivered 4.6 million medical products to over 3,000 health facilities, says its model shifts distribution from forecast-based to demand-based, reducing stockouts and waste.
Justin Frimpong Kodua, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, says he has received strong support from party delegates and executives in the North East Region as he seeks re-election. Kodua stated that his engagements with party stakeholders have reinforced his confidence in their commitment to his leadership and the party's preparations towards the 2028 general election.
The Telecel Ghana Foundation graduated 500 young learners from its fourth cohort of the DigiTech Academy, an after-school programme in robotics, coding, web design and mobile application development for upper primary and junior high school students. The students showcased over 80 prototype technologies designed to solve community challenges, including smart wheelchairs, heartbeat monitoring systems, fire alert systems, and solar panel innovations.
The National Commission for Civic Education held a stakeholder engagement in Yunyoo-Nasuan District to strengthen community support for adolescent health, promote gender equality, and prevent gender-based violence, as part of an initiative run with the United Nations Population Fund and funded by Global Affairs Canada.
Yara Ghana has introduced two fertiliser solutions—Yara Winner Plus and Yara Legume—designed to support production of fruits, vegetables, legumes and rice, and to help farmers improve productivity and returns on investment. The products were unveiled at a farmers' engagement in Walewale in the North East Region.
Abdul-Samed Sulemana, believed to be Ghana's tallest man, has died at Tamale Teaching Hospital after complications from gigantism. He was 33 years old and had recently received a pledge of financial support from businessman Ibrahim Mahama for his medical treatment.
Students at Nalerigu Senior High School in the North East Region say a month-long water shortage has forced them to spend evenings searching for water instead of studying, disrupting academic preparation and worsening sanitation and hygiene conditions on campus. Female students report being harassed while searching for water outside the school.
The North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, has warned that communities experiencing recurring conflicts risk missing out on government development projects, stressing that peace is a prerequisite for infrastructure investment and socio-economic development. During a working tour of the Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri and Yunyoo Districts, he inspected several ongoing and completed government projects, including schools, health facilities, roads, bridges, and 24-Hour Economy Market projects.
Lawyer Sulley Sambian, NPP North East Regional Secretary and former CEO of the Northern Development Authority, has announced his intention to contest the NPP North East Regional chairmanship. He pledged to run an issue-based campaign focused on uniting the party and restoring confidence among grassroots members.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI foiled an attempted attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Federal Polytechnic, Monguno, Borno State, rescuing 46 students from a temporary hostel and preventing a planned mass abduction. Security personnel engaged the attackers with overwhelming firepower, forcing the terrorists to retreat without achieving their objective.
Ghana's informal cross-border trade totaled GH¢31 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, exceeding formal trade with neighbouring countries and accounting for six per cent of total trade, according to the Ghana Statistical Service.
Former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has officially announced his intention to contest for the party's National Chairmanship, promising to reunite the party, rebuild its structures, and position it to recapture political power. He based his vision on the "three Rs"—reunite, rebuild, and recapture power—following consultations with party stakeholders.
Policy firm EM Advisory argues that Ghana's concentration of economic opportunities in Accra drives recurring challenges including flooding, traffic congestion, and housing shortages, and proposes a tri-pole economy model to deliberately decentralize economic opportunities rather than rely on engineering interventions alone.
The Mamprugu Moagduri District Assembly has implemented 23 major development projects across education, health, water and sanitation, and other sectors between January 2025 and June 2026, using GH¢13.7 million from the District Assemblies Common Fund and support from development partners.
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has called on party members to set aside differences and unite to rebuild the party and regain power in the 2028 election. Afoko, who is seeking a fresh mandate as National Chairman, made the appeal during a campaign tour of the Northern Region.
Contractors assured the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Tamale Teaching Hospital management that the ultra-modern Cardiology Centre is on schedule for completion by end of August, with project engineers working around the clock to meet the deadline. When finished, the facility will serve as a major referral hub for advanced heart care in Northern Ghana, reducing the need for patients to travel to Accra or Kumasi for specialized cardiac services.
Contractors building an ultra-modern Cardiology Centre at Tamale Teaching Hospital have assured the Ghana Medical Trust Fund that the project remains scheduled for completion by the end of August. Once completed, the centre is expected to serve as a major referral hub for advanced heart care in Northern Ghana, offering comprehensive cardiovascular services including advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures.
The North East Regional Treasurer of the NDC has called for the Regional Chairman to revoke the suspension of the Walewale Constituency Zongo Caucus Coordinator, arguing that the disciplinary process violated party constitutional procedures, including failure to obtain prior Regional Executive Committee approval before referral to the disciplinary body.
Ghana's year-on-year inflation rate rose to 5.3 per cent in June 2026 from 3.7 per cent in May, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The increase was largely driven by locally produced goods, which recorded a year-on-year inflation rate of 6.7 per cent, with non-food inflation accounting for 68.5 per cent of the overall rate.
The Ghana Health Service has begun the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign targeting 1.5 million children aged three to 59 months in seven northern and eastern regions, while distributing insecticide-treated mosquito nets to schoolchildren nationwide. Ghana has achieved significant progress in malaria control, with prevalence dropping from 27.5 per cent in 2011 to 8.6 per cent in 2022, and malaria deaths declining from 3,259 in 2011 to 52 in 2025.
The North East Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Lawyer Sulley Sambian, has announced his bid for the party's Regional Chairman position, citing his experience and intention to strengthen the NPP in the region ahead of the 2028 general election.
Ghana's year-on-year inflation rate rose to 5.3 percent in June 2026 from 3.7 percent in May, driven largely by non-food prices including transport fares, rents, and secondary school fees, though it remains significantly lower than 13.7 percent recorded in June 2025.
Ghana's year-on-year inflation rate rose to 5.3% in June 2026, up from 3.7% in May, with non-food prices the main driver. The rate remains significantly lower than 13.7% a year earlier, indicating easing price pressures.
A fire broke out at about 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at private broadcaster Nobya TV/FM in Nalerigu, East Mamprusi Municipality, destroying all broadcasting equipment and halting the station's operations. No casualties were reported, and police and the Ghana National Fire Service have launched investigations into the cause.
Households within two kilometres of Zipline's GH3 distribution centre in northern Ghana earn between US$850 and US$1,200 in additional annual income, according to research released in June 2026. The hub injected about GH¢1.5 million into the surrounding economy during its first year of operation.
Ghana's Meteorological Agency has issued a weather alert for moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds and possible localised flooding across Western, Central, Greater Accra, Volta and northern regions on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with risks categorised as "Be Prepared" and "Be Aware."
Sulley Sambian, North East Regional Secretary of the NPP, has declared his intention to contest the party's Regional Chairmanship position, positioning his campaign on experience and the party's prospects in the 2028 general election. Sambian is expected to face incumbent Regional Chairman Nurudeen, who was elected with 71 of 146 valid votes in May 2022.
TRiBE Culture Fest, in partnership with the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority, will establish viewing centres across all 16 regions of Ghana to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup, combining football with culture, entertainment and community engagement through fan parks with giant screens, local food and live entertainment.
Ghana's inflation rate inched up to 3.7 per cent in May from 3.4 per cent in April, driven by rising fuel costs and global economic uncertainties. The Government Statistician noted the overall inflation trend as encouraging, with inflation declining significantly from 18.4 per cent in May 2025.
Consumer inflation in Ghana rose to 3.7 percent in May 2026, marking the second consecutive monthly increase, largely driven by higher food costs, according to data from Ghana Statistical Service. Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation accelerated to 3.3 percent from 2.2 percent in April, contributing 38 percent to overall inflation.