Ghana pushed a motion at the United Nations that labels transatlantic slavery as “the gravest crime against humanity” and asks for reparations. The vote went 123‑to‑3, with only the United States, Israel and a few others voting against it. Fifty‑two countries, including the European Union, chose to
Ghana has a policy to help moms-to-be get healthcare for free. But not everyone is using it. A recent study dug into why some women aren't going for checkups during pregnancy. It looked at things like where they live, how much money they have, and their health needs. The study found that where a wo
Ghana just took a huge step to clean up its energy money mess. In 2025, the country paid off $1. 47 billion in old energy debts. This big payment fixed a big problem with the World Bank and also paid back money owed to power companies. Ghana has been having a tough time with energy for a while. The
Ghana took a bold step in March 2023. They decided that trying to end your life wouldn't be a crime anymore. This is a big deal, especially for those struggling with their mental health. Before this change, people might have hesitated to ask for help. They feared legal trouble if they spoke up. A r
Ghana has made a big decision to stop mining in its forest reserves. This move is all about protecting the environment, especially water sources and forests. The country is known for its gold, but small-scale mining has been causing a lot of problems. It's destroying cocoa farms, damaging forests an
Ghana is facing a growing problem with weight. More and more people are becoming overweight or obese. This is especially true in rural areas. But there are not enough programs to help people understand the risks and make healthier choices. Obesity is not just about looking a certain way. It can lea
Cameroon is in a tough spot. The country's opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, is not happy. He says the recent election was not fair. The Constitutional Council said President Paul Biya won. But Tchiroma thinks this is not true. He believes his party won by a lot. He said this in a video messa
Ghana says it has sent back 14 African immigrants deported by the U. S. to their home countries. But lawyers for some of these immigrants say that's not true. They claim their clients are still being held in Ghana. This has caused a big disagreement between the Ghanaian government and the lawyers.
Ghana is home to a large number of young people. This makes it crucial to focus on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH). This is a big part of the global health goals. These goals aim to make sure everyone has access to good healthcare. In Africa, it is especially important to improve AS
Cameroonian immigrants in Minnesota are in a tough spot when it comes to diabetes. They are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is not because of their genes alone. The main reason is the difficulties they face in getting healthcare that fits their cultural needs and is within their
