Stories from Accra · Ghana

Ghana reported only 52 malaria-related deaths in 2025. Disease prevalence in the country has also been reduced to less than 9%. The reduction follows a decade of declining mortality rates. Malaria-related mortality reported in Ghanaian hospitals shows a continued reduction over recent years. This decline follows a 2022 prevalence estimate of 8.6%. Interventions including vaccines are contributing to the reduction in malaria prevalence. The national malaria control strategy includes a coordinated vaccine program. Ghana aims to reduce malaria-related mortality by 90 percent and malaria incidence by 50 percent between 2024 and 2028. Authorities have identified 21 districts in the country that are currently close to malaria elimination. The strategy involves targeted interventions to push these specific districts toward full elimination.

The Ghanaian government has approved a $250 million investment plan to establish a national artificial intelligence center.

The Ghanaian government has announced plans to settle outstanding salary arrears for railway workers by April. This move follows ongoing grievances regarding unpaid wages within the sector.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has retained three technical staff members as Carlos Queiroz begins shaping the Black Stars' backroom team. This decision aims to prepare the national squad for the 2026 World Cup. The restructuring is part of a broader effort to improve team performance. The announcement comes as the country prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary of independence.

Ghana has approved a $250 million investment plan to establish a national artificial intelligence center. This move aims to bolster the country's technological infrastructure and position it within the global AI landscape.

Ghanaian law enforcement officials have successfully intercepted a child trafficking ring that was reportedly targeting individuals in Kenya. The operation aims to disrupt organized networks involved in the exploitation of minors across East African borders. This development highlights increasing regional efforts to combat human trafficking syndicates. Authorities in Ghana seized 100 bags of cocoa beans originating from Côte d'Ivoire. Four suspects were arrested during the operation as part of an investigation into illegal cross-border cocoa movement.