Northern Region

Stories from Northern Region

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Sung Foundation holds policy dialogue on gender justice, GBV prevention

July 8, 2026
GNA

By Albert Futukpor, GNA   Yendi (N/R), July 08, GNA – A policy dialogue roundtable on gender justice, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and accountability, has…

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Northern Region Muslims Council urges government to treat flooding as emergency

July 7, 2026
GNA

By Albert Futukpor Tamale, July 07, GNA – The Northern Region Muslims Council has called on the government to treat the issue of perennial flooding…

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Northern Regional Coordinating Council holds first expanded meeting for 2026  

July 7, 2026
GNA

By Albert Futukpor   Tamale, July 07, GNA – The Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) has held its first expanded meeting this year to assess its performance, identify challenges and…

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GACC, SWIDA-Ghana engage Savelugu communities on anti-corruption efforts

July 6, 2026
GNA

By Solomon Gumah, GNA   Savelugu, July 06, GNA – The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) in collaboration with the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana)…

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Lateness: Northern Regional Minister locks out public officials to meeting

July 6, 2026
GNA

By Albert Futukpor, GNA   Tamale, July 06, GNA – Mr Ali Adolf John, Northern Regional Minister has taken his resolve to ensure punctuality to events a notch…

Economy

ActionAid Federation raises concerns over IMF debt sustainability assessments

July 5, 2026
GNA

By Solomon Gumah  Tamale, July 05, GNA – ActionAid Federation has expressed concern over the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) debt sustainability assessments, saying they continue…

Economy

AV-STEC Project empowers communities to choose suitable irrigation system

July 4, 2026
GNA

By Yussif Ibrahim Zieng (N/R), July 4, GNA – Stakeholders from three communities selected to benefit from irrigation interventions under the Adaptation and Vulnerability…

Health

TOLECGH endorses mandatory mental health assessment for employment

June 30, 2026
GNA

By Solomon Gumah  Tamale, June 30, GNA – The Total Life Enhancement Centre Ghana (TOLECGH) has endorsed the Government’s proposal to introduce mandatory mental…

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GNA’s Solomon Gumah selected for CJID storytelling fellowship

June 30, 2026
GNA

Tamale, June 30, GNA – Mr Solomon Gumah, a Stringer at the Tamale office of the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has been selected for the 2026…

Health

TOLECGH endorses mandatory mental health assessment for employment  

June 30, 2026
GNA

By Solomon Gumah   Tamale, June 29, GNA – Total Life Enhancement Centre Ghana (TOLECGH) has endorsed the government’s proposal to introduce mandatory mental health…

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Police Detectives in Northern Region undergo training in cyber crime

June 26, 2026
GNA

By Albert Futukpor, GNA   Tamale, June 26, GNA – Thirty-five Police Detectives in the Northern Region have undergone training to upgrade their knowledge and sharpen…

Economy

GSWU, partners operationalise CBA to improve shea workers’ welfare 

June 25, 2026
GNA

By Solomon Gumah Tamale, June 25, GNA – The Ghana Shea Workers Union (GSWU) of the General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) and the Ghana Shea…

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ActionAid Ghana marks International Day of the African Child at Sagnarigu

June 24, 2026
GNA

By Solomon Gumah  Sagnarigu (N/R), June 24, GNA – The Northern Regional Programme Office of ActionAid Ghana has commemorated this year’s International Day of the African Child…

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Girls petition Sagnarigu Assembly over water, sanitation challenges

June 24, 2026
GNA

Credit: Solomon Gumah, GNA  Sagnarigu (N/R), June 24, GNA – Students of Sagnarigu Model Girls Junior High School in the Northern Region have petitioned the Sagnarigu Municipal Assembly to…

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SWIDA-Ghana trains frontline personnel on psychosocial support services

June 20, 2026
GNA

By Solomon Gumah, GNA   Tamale, June 20, GNA – The Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana) has held a day’s capacity-building workshop for frontline…

Science

CSIR-SARI develops four new maruca resistant cowpea varieties – Dr Nboyine

June 19, 2026
GNA

By Albert Futukpor, GNA  Nyankpala (N/R), June 19, GNA – The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has developed four new maruca resistant cowpea…

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FEAD Ghana calls for enforcement of policies to address school-related gender-based violence  

June 19, 2026
GNA

By Solomon Gumah Tamale, June 19, GNA – The Female Empowerment and Advocacy for Development (FEAD Ghana), an NGO, has called for the strict enforcement…

Economy

Institute of Hospitality Ghana rallies stakeholder support for  tourism sector  

June 19, 2026
GNA

By Solomon Gumah, GNA   Tamale, June 19, GNA – The Institute of Hospitality Ghana has called for stronger collaboration among key stakeholders to build a…

Economy

Ghana’s hospitality future hinges on excellence, innovation, skills development – Prof Adongo   

June 19, 2026
GNA

By Solomon Gumah, GNA   Tamale, June 19, GNA – Professor Raymond Adongo, Head, Hospitality and Eco-Tourism Department, University for Development Studies has underscored need for…

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Ministry of Gender takes social protection sensitisation campaign to Zoggu

June 16, 2026
GNA

By Solomon Gumah Zoggu (N/R), June 16, GNA – The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has held a sensitisation forum for residents…