While the north produces quality materials enjoyed across the world, there are few economic opportunities there, forcing young people to move south, many to already crowded cities
Businesswomen in the capital are trying to help by working with northerners to make unique products to sell locally and to international markets
Mahama’s National Democratic Congress party gained seats in parliament, and political analysts say election shows Ghana has strengthening democracy
After a two-day wait, country’s electoral commission on Wednesday evening said the incumbent retained the presidency, beating his opponent, former president John Mahama
While there are 12 presidential candidates, the major contenders are incumbent President Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former President John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Political analysts say Ghanaian authorities are fighting voter apathy
Journalist Al-Smith says, despite his efforts to raise awareness of COVID-19's effects, it has been a struggle to get Ghanaians to take the virus seriously, especially as the election has taken center stage
Total cases have now surpassed 50,000, however, and president recently warned citizens to stay vigilant
Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has alleged political interference with his work; analysts say his exit may affect December polls
Some Ghanaians say the issue will be a key factor on how they will vote in December’s general election, as Stacey Knott reports from Accra
While seen as a champion of the poor, and a fighter against corruption, rights activists accused him of jailing and killing opponents
Seen by some as divisive and by others as a hero, Rawlings seized power twice in military coups but went on to bring democratic rule to the West African country
Company is succeeding in the face of low expectations
Company has seen its fleet of trucks quadruple in two years and the number of its drivers triple
Ivory Coast's 2010 election violence killed 3,000 people and sent thousands more fleeing into Ghana. Now, many of those refugees fear the Ivorian election this Saturday could spark new unrest, as Stacey Knott reports from Ampain Refugee Camp.
This year, President Ouattara is running for a controversial third term, prompting opposition parties to call for an election boycott and civil disobedience
Ivorians hope to avoid repeat of unrest that followed 2010 election
Nigerians in Ghana are joining growing diaspora protests against police brutality in West African nation, spurred on by events on Tuesday night in Lagos where soldiers allegedly opened fire on protesters
President's two main challengers say they would boycott the vote and invited their supporters across the West African nation to do the same
Government announced Sunday that Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS, would be disbanded, but many Nigerians are skeptical, as officials have promised an end to unit and its alleged abuses before
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