STAR-Ghana Foundation

STAR-Ghana Foundation — works with 18 civil society partners across 10 regions on volunteerism and citizen participation, culminated an 18-month project in 91 communities.

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October 2026
16 OctJoy Online
… The coalition also recalled that, in 2023, it joined STAR-Ghana Foundation and the Civic Forum Initiative to call for the resignation of Dr Peter Appiahene over concerns about his alleged partisan affiliation with the New Patriotic Party (NPP). …
CODEO calls for Emelia Agbenyo’s resignation over partisan ties
7 OctThe Chronicle
… Asumin, CPCR together with CDD-Ghana, STAR-Ghana Foundation and Democracy Hub, and local governance networks, is advocating the passage of a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act, explaining that “the proposed legislation” would spell out the reforms to be undertak …
CPCR, CDD-Ghana engage journalists on Constitutional Reforms
September 2026
22 SeptJoy Online
… It was titled Strengthening Volunteer-Led Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), and Life Skills Education in Schools and Communities, sponsored by STAR-Ghana Foundation. …
GRAY Network’s Menstrual Health project transforms education in Central and South Tongu
16 SeptThe Chronicle
… The Platform, convened by the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana (CDD-Ghana), Democracy Hub and the STAR-Ghana Foundation, brings together more than 100 civil society organisations, labour unions, professional bodies and individual citizens. …
Civil society demands law-backed roadmap for Ghana’s constitutional reforms
July 2026
21 JulJoy Online
… The Platform reaffirmed its commitment to supporting what it described as “an open, inclusive, and citizen-centred constitutional reform process.” The Citizens’ Platform on Constitutional Reforms is a coalition facilitated by CDD-Ghana, STAR-Ghana Foundation and Democracy Hub, br …
80 CSOs urge government to release full Constitutional Review Committee report
June 2026
26 JunThe Chronicle
… The two-day conference, on the theme: “Reimagining Partnership for Democratic Consolidation and Intensive Development” is being organised by the STAR-Ghana Foundation, in partnership with other stakeholders. …
Mahama: Cabinet approves National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan
26 JunJoy Online
… The two-day conference on the theme “Reimagining Partnership for Democratic Consolidation and Intensive Development” is being organised by the STAR-Ghana Foundation in partnership with other stakeholders. …
Cabinet approves National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2026-2036 – Mahama
12 JunJoy Online
… The Coalition is convened by CDD-Ghana, STAR-Ghana Foundation,and Democracy Hub. …
Citizens’ Platform urges government to publish roadmap for constitutional reform
12 JunJoy Online
… The coalition, which includes organisations such as CDD-Ghana, Transparency International Ghana, Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, IMANI Africa and STAR-Ghana Foundation, said it would provide further updates after the Supreme Court’s decision is delivered.
CSOs urge Supreme Court to uphold legality of Special Prosecutor’s office
11 JunJoy Online
… OSP comprises some of Ghana’s most influential governance and policy organisations, including the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Transparency International Ghana, Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, IMANI Africa, Africa Education Watch and STAR-Ghana Foundation …
CSOs mount strong defence of OSP ahead of Supreme Court verdict

Politics

CODEO calls for EC Deputy Chairperson Agbenyo's resignation

The News

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers has called on Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Emelia Affi Agbenyo to resign, citing publicly documented evidence of her involvement in the National Democratic Congress's 2024 election campaign and concerns that her past political activities undermine public confidence in the Commission's impartiality. CODEO urged President John Dramani Mahama to call on Ms Agbenyo to step down to demonstrate consistency with his stated position on electoral reforms.

16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

CODEO calls for EC Deputy Chairperson Agbenyo's resignation
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers has called on Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Emelia Affi Agbenyo to resign, citing publicly documented evidence of her involvement in the National Democratic Congress's 2024 election campaign and concerns that her past political activities undermine public confidence in the Commission's impartiality. CODEO urged President John Dramani Mahama to call on Ms Agbenyo to step down to demonstrate consistency with his stated position on electoral reforms.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

CPCR, CDD-Ghana engage journalists on constitutional reforms
The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reforms and the Centre for Democratic Development held a two-day media engagement in Kumasi to discuss Ghana's ongoing constitutional reform process, examining contentious issues and implications for democratic governance. Participants from six regions discussed the need for clear timelines and institutional responsibilities to implement the Constitution Review Committee's recommendations.
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 22 September

GRAY Network's menstrual health project boosts girls' education in Tongu
A menstrual hygiene project by GRAY Network in Central and South Tongu Districts has promoted inclusive education, reducing absenteeism and increasing confidence among young girls through school-based clubs, volunteer training, and distribution of reusable sanitary pads.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

Civil society calls for legally binding constitutional reform roadmap
The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has called on Ghana's government to introduce and pass a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act to provide a legally binding framework for implementing proposed amendments to the 1992 Constitution. The Platform, which brings together more than 100 civil society organisations, labour unions, professional bodies and individual citizens, says the roadmap should define the sequence of reforms, responsible institutions, and timelines, and should be transparent, inclusive and protected from partisan control.
16 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 21 July

80 CSOs call for publication of full constitutional review report
A coalition of 80 civil society organisations has welcomed government progress on constitutional reforms but is calling for immediate publication of the full Constitutional Review Committee report to enable informed public discussion and engagement.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

Mahama: Cabinet approves ethics and anti-corruption plan
President Mahama announced that Cabinet approved the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2026–2036 and directed the Attorney-General to draft a State Assets Protection Bill to govern the disposal of state property and ensure accountability.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Cabinet approves ten-year ethics and anti-corruption action plan
President Mahama announced that the Cabinet has approved a National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan for 2026–2036, to be sent to Parliament as part of efforts to ensure transparency and accountability. The Cabinet also directed the Attorney-General to draft a State Assets Protection Bill to set guidelines for the disposal of state assets.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

Citizens' Platform calls for government constitutional reform roadmap
The Steering Committee of the Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has urged President John Mahama and the Government to formally present a clear roadmap with defined timelines for the review of Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The Platform intends to request consultations with key national stakeholders, including the President and parliamentary leadership, to discuss the next phase of the reform process, more than four months after the Constitution Review Committee submitted its full report to the President in January 2026.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
CSOs urge Supreme Court to uphold Special Prosecutor's Office legality
A coalition of 14 Civil Society Organisations has appealed to Ghana's Supreme Court to affirm the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, describing it as vital to the country's anti-corruption framework. The court is set to deliver judgment on July 29, 2026, in the case *Adamtey v. Attorney-General*, which challenges the legality of the law establishing the OSP.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

Civil society organisations defend OSP before Supreme Court
Fourteen civil society organisations have submitted a joint defence of the Office of the Special Prosecutor to the Supreme Court ahead of a July 29, 2026 verdict in Adamtey v. Attorney-General, a case questioning the constitutional validity of the anti-corruption institution's establishment.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
STAR-Ghana Foundation calls volunteerism key to national development
STAR-Ghana Foundation has renewed calls for volunteerism to be placed at the centre of Ghana's national development agenda as a sustainable tool for strengthening governance and citizen participation. The foundation, which works with 18 CSO partners across 10 regions, culminated an 18-month volunteerism project implemented in 91 communities and plans to expand its partnerships and deepen grassroots participation.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Supreme Court to rule on OSP prosecutorial powers legality
The Supreme Court will deliver a judgment on July 29, 2026, in a constitutional case brought by lawyer Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey, challenging whether Parliament lawfully granted the Office of the Special Prosecutor independent investigative and prosecutorial powers, arguing the 1992 Constitution vests prosecutorial authority exclusively in the Attorney-General.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Supreme Court hears challenge to OSP's constitutional prosecutorial powers
The Deputy Attorney-General and 14 civil society organisations appeared at the Supreme Court for a case filed in December 2025 challenging whether Parliament unconstitutionally granted prosecutorial powers to the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The Attorney-General's office argues that Article 88(3) of the Constitution vests prosecutorial powers solely in its office and that Parliament acted unconstitutionally by passing the OSP Act, 2017.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Supreme Court hears challenge to OSP's independent prosecutorial powers
The Deputy Attorney-General and 14 civil society organisations appeared at the Supreme Court for a hearing on a constitutional case challenging whether Parliament had the authority to grant the Office of the Special Prosecutor independent prosecutorial powers. The case, filed by private legal practitioner Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey, argues that Articles 88(3) and 88(4) of the Constitution vest prosecutorial authority solely in the Attorney-General, and that the OSP Act 2017 was unconstitutional.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

Supreme Court admits 14 CSOs in OSP constitutionality case
The Supreme Court has granted an application by 14 civil society organisations to join the case of Adamtey v Attorney-General, which challenges the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The organisations include the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development, Transparency International Ghana, and others with interests in governance and anti-corruption issues.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

Fourteen CSOs file to join Supreme Court case on OSP Act
CDD, IMANI and 12 other civil society organisations have filed an application to join the Supreme Court case Adamtey v Attorney-General as amici curiae, seeking to provide legal and policy perspectives on constitutional and public interest issues relating to Ghana's anti-corruption framework and institutional independence.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 6 May

IMANI Africa defends CSO role in OSP Act legal challenge
IMANI Africa has defended civil society organisations' participation in a Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017, saying CSO involvement is justified to support constitutional interpretation and strengthen accountability despite criticism that it may amount to advocacy rather than neutral assistance.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Fourteen CSOs seek to join OSP Act constitutional case
Fourteen civil society organisations, including CDD, IMANI Africa, and Transparency International Ghana, have filed to join a Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017. The groups say their involvement is motivated by commitment to constitutionalism, accountable governance, and anti-corruption, and is not partisan or personal.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →