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Offshore Gold Under Fire: Ghana’s Minerals Commission has suspended GoldCoast GRC’s offshore reconnaissance activities after stakeholder objections over possible environmental and ecological impacts, while fishers and CSOs are calling for a full independent review and a halt to reported 10,000 sq km licences. Marine & Coastal Health: A global study by Plan International links climate-related disasters to higher risks for girls, including child marriage, teenage pregnancy, violence, and disrupted health services. Water Crisis, Typhoid Risk: In Ve Golokuati (Afadzato South), typhoid cases are rising as residents rely on unsafe water; authorities plan mechanised boreholes while working with Ghana Water Company. Sanitation Push: Nkwanta North District held a community clean-up to tackle refuse and waterlogging around the New Market. Biosafety for Investment: Environment Minister Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings says Ghana must make biosafety regulation clearer and more predictable to attract biotechnology investment. Food Systems Data: KNUST is driving a National Food Composition Database to improve nutrition standards using Ghana-specific data. Baobab Conservation Mapping: HTU, CSIR and partners launched a project to map baobab populations nationwide using remote sensing and field surveys. Waste & Community Deal: Zoomlion and residents reached an agreement for health and water support after concerns over waste transport to the Adipa landfill.

Media & Environment: Daily Graphic’s Gilbert Azeem Tiroog won two Upper East GJA awards, including Best Mining and Natural Resources Reporter, for work exposing illegal mining’s harm to farmers and communities. Galamsey Accountability: Actress Efia Odo says both NPP and NDC have failed to stop galamsey, arguing leaders’ promises don’t match the damage to water bodies and forest reserves. Rabies Alert: Bongo recorded five rabies deaths from dog bites, including four children, as health officials push stronger prevention and faster response after bites. Power & Outages: PURC helped replace 10 damaged transformers in Ghana’s Central Region, aiming to improve supply for about 61,004 customers after weeks of outages. Waste & Jobs: Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga ordered MMDCEs to secure land for waste transfer stations, while a waste-management expert argues the whole waste chain can create 24-hour jobs. Cocoa Under Climate Pressure: Analysts warn cocoa prices stay volatile as climate change threatens yields, disease pressure rises, and long-term supply risks grow. Space for Sustainability: Cabinet approval moves Ghana toward a Space Agency to coordinate space programmes and use space tech to tackle national challenges, including environmental degradation. Marine Protection: CSOs urge Ghana to review offshore gold reconnaissance deals, warning they could threaten fisheries, biodiversity, food security, and coastal livelihoods. Tourism & Nature: Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie says “if we stop preserving nature, we die,” linking conservation to jobs and tourism.

Space & Environment Policy: Ghana has begun steps to upgrade the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute into a full Ghana Space Agency after Cabinet approval, aiming to coordinate space activities and use satellite tools for practical needs like flood forecasting, climate adaptation, environmental monitoring and maritime surveillance. Housing & Land Use: Ahead of World Habitat Day, government says only about 5% of Ghanaians can afford decent housing without help, with high land and construction costs and limited mortgage access driving the gap; it points to the National Mortgage Scheme (about 8.4% interest) as a key fix. Sanitation & Waste: Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga says a new waste collection model could eventually cut household bills to as low as GH¢50 every two weeks, using closer transfer stations, night tricycle routes and electronic payments. Maritime Pollution Control: The Ghana Maritime Authority stresses that turning maritime commitments into results needs stronger policy enforcement, technology, funding, technical capacity and inter-agency cooperation to prevent pollution and improve safety. Water Access: KSrelief and MAA plan 20 solar-powered boreholes across five regions, targeting schools and communities with safe water and reduced reliance on conventional power. Health & Climate Risk: NHIA rolls out a four-year plan for the National Health Insurance Scheme in Volta, including digital transformation and stronger service delivery, while noting climate-linked vulnerability for poorer households.

Energy Efficiency Enforcement: Ghana’s Energy Commission has trained Customs officers in the Upper East to better enforce minimum energy performance standards for imported appliances, starting with fridges, air conditioners and lighting, then expanding to 19 categories—aimed at cutting electricity demand and reducing brownouts. Climate & Clean Energy Finance: A policy dialogue highlights Ghana’s net-zero target needing over $500bn by 2070, with debate focused on “just” transition financing that won’t deepen debt or leave workers and communities behind. Housing as a Right: The Ghana Institute of Architects calls for a coordinated national housing agenda—reviewing the 2015 National Housing Policy, setting measurable targets, and improving funding and reporting—framing housing as a human right. Land & Research Loss: CSIR says thousands of acres are being lost to encroachers, shrinking key research sites and warning that reclaiming and protecting land could unlock major value for science and innovation. Biodiversity Conservation Model: A spotlight on São Tomé and Príncipe shows how conservation can be built into everyday sustainable livelihoods, offering lessons for nature protection tied to community development. Waste & Sanitation Action: KMA supports PWDs with cash and livelihood tools, while STMA undertakes waste evacuation on National Sanitation Day—both pointing to practical, local solutions. AI in Ghana: The Ghana AI Summit & Awards 2027 (Accra, March 30–31) will push responsible AI adoption across policy, people and business.

Energy & Industry: Ghana’s push to industrialise is being squeezed by high electricity costs and unreliable power, plus expensive credit (often above 25%), making it harder for manufacturers and SMEs to expand instead of importing finished goods. Climate Finance & Transition: A just-transition debate in Accra highlights that net-zero plans need huge funding, but the key question is whether financing terms will create jobs and avoid deeper debt. Marine & Fisheries Governance: Fishing communities and CSOs are urging government to halt reported offshore gold reconnaissance licences in Ghana’s western offshore area, warning the scale could threaten artisanal fisheries and coastal livelihoods. Coastal Livelihoods vs Pensions: A feature questions how SSNIT and other stakeholders balance pension protection with community livelihoods after Labadi/La Palm beachfront clearances. Sanitation & Public Health: STMA carried out waste evacuation at overflowing container sites ahead of National Sanitation Day, while the FDA/CPA crackdown destroyed second-hand “bale diapers” over hygiene risks. Energy Efficiency Enforcement: The Energy Commission trained Customs officers to better enforce energy-efficiency standards for imported appliances. Wildlife & Conservation Model: São Tomé and Príncipe’s UNESCO biosphere approach shows how conservation can be built into everyday sustainable livelihoods.

Environment & Climate Risk: A GNA commentary warns Ghana’s rainy-season floods are a familiar “intelligence warning” that keeps catching the country unprepared, with Odaw River bursts and repeated inundation of low-lying Accra areas. Public Health & Waste: The Food and Drugs Authority, backed by Ghana’s Consumer Protection Agency, destroyed “bale diapers” at Shai Hills after concerns about unhygienic storage and undeclared allergens, with traders warned of sanctions. Nature Protection & Culture: Tourism Minister Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie urged Ghanaians to protect natural and cultural heritage, warning that pollution, wetland destruction and illegal mining threaten survival. Research to Products: Dr Zenator Agyeman-Rawlings called on CSIR to work with government and the private sector to turn research into commercially viable solutions. Food & Farming Resilience: A climate-smart farming feature shows rural farmers using composting, mulching, zero tillage and crop rotation to cut costs and adapt to changing weather. Sanitation: Adaklu’s DCE urged National Sanitation Day as a civic duty that reduces disease risks and flooding. Tourism & Jobs: SSNIT says Labadi/La Palm beachfront clearance is meant to create a planned tourism hub and wider local employment. Water Access: A mechanised borehole in Gomoa Amoanda eases long-running drinking-water shortages.

Coastal & Tourism Governance: SSNIT says it cleared unauthorised structures at Labadi/La Palm beachfronts to protect hotel investments and the coastal ecosystem, citing safety, sanitation and public-health risks—while the Ghana Bloggers Association demands a fair inquiry into alleged assaults on media during the Oct 2 demolition. Climate-Smart Agriculture: A rural farmer’s shift to composting, mulching and zero tillage shows how climate-smart methods are helping smallholders cut chemical fertiliser use and adapt to unpredictable weather, as NABOCADO supports thousands across northern communities. Research to Products: Environment Minister Dr Zaneto Agyeman-Rawlings urges CSIR and partners to bridge the gap between research and the public so innovations become commercially viable. Water Access: Gomoa Amoanda’s Odikro commissions a mechanised borehole to ease long-running drinking-water shortages. Education & Sustainability: Kasena Nankana West hands over furniture and classrooms for basic schools; WinE Ghana expands women-in-engineering training; and Ghana marks National Sanitation Day with a push for cleaner communities to reduce disease. Maritime Security: NAVTRAC boosts civilian VBSS training capacity, while Denmark praises a 10-year Ghana-Denmark maritime partnership for reducing piracy.

Coastal Land & Tourism: SSNIT says it demolished unauthorised beachfront structures near Labadi Beach Hotel and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel to protect investments and reduce safety, sanitation, environmental and public-health hazards—while politicians trade blame and promises over La Pleasure Beach’s future. Energy Transition: Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor welcomed the MT Asharami Ghana LPG carrier in Tema, stressing LPG infrastructure as key to energy security and cleaner energy access. Health & Workforce: GRNMA (Volta) and Korle Bu officials warn Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare plan will overwhelm nurses unless recruitment and working conditions improve. Food & Water Security: Government is expanding irrigation with a new facility adding 175 hectares for all-year rice cultivation under Feed Ghana. Sanitation & Flooding: Renewed action at Mallam Junction targets landfill, blocked drainage and stormwater flow to curb recurring flooding. Plastic/Reuse Push: Global fashion firms launched an Apparel Recovery Coalition in Ghana to boost reuse, upcycling, recycling and responsible waste management. Mining & Safety: A clash in Gbane left workers injured, highlighting tensions between large-scale and small-scale mining operations. Public Health Data: Volta Region recorded 1,182 breast cancer cases and 19 deaths since 2021, with calls for early detection.

Coastal Protection & Tourism: SSNIT says urgent National Security intervention is needed over persistent beachfront encroachment, warning it threatens hotel safety, public health, coastal ecosystems and tourism revenue. Circular Fashion & Waste: H&M, Inditex, BESTSELLER and adidas launch the Apparel Recovery Coalition at Kantamanto to push reuse, upcycling, recycling and better waste management for second-hand clothing flows into Ghana. Health System Pressure: GRNMA (Volta) urges more nurse recruitment and improved working conditions to sustain the proposed Free Primary Healthcare programme. Cancer Awareness: Volta Region records 1,182 breast cancer cases since 2021 with 19 deaths, as Pink October calls for early detection and stigma-free care. Food & Climate Risk: Upper East farmers face poor maize tasselling after drought, threatening next year’s food supply. Local Governance Delivery: Tema West Municipal Assembly reports 89 of 118 planned 2026 activities completed by Q2, prioritising roads, drainage and sanitation. Illegal Mining Debate: Lands Ministry spokesperson rejects claims galamsey fight is lost, citing ongoing enforcement and machine seizures.

Marine Waste & Fishing Livelihoods: James Town Fishing Harbour officials want the breakwater extended to stop sea-borne rubbish and reduce persistent siltation that disrupts fishing. Youth Climate Action: Ghana’s maiden EARTH Summit at the University of Ghana trained young people on tree planting and waste management, pushing everyday environmental action. Water Integrity in the North: Yendi Assembly rejects claims of “ghost boreholes,” saying 7 of 10 boreholes are operational and blaming dry aquifers for the rest. AI Governance for Public Services: Government plans a centralised technical review for public-sector AI, with NITA leading scoping on data protection, cybersecurity and sustainability. Local Research for AI: A Ghana innovation official urges investment in home-grown research and local AI datasets so systems can better reflect Ghanaian languages and realities. Digital Skills Partnership: GCTU and ManyTek sign an MoU to expand cybersecurity, AI, applied research and industry internships. Energy & Power Security: Western Region backs extending Karpowership’s contract beyond Aug 2027 as demand rises. Agriculture Training for Resilience: WFP and Korea/KOICA hand over agritech tools to colleges of agriculture, including remote weather stations and sensors to strengthen climate-smart training.

Cocoa Finance: COCOBOD has set Ghana’s 2026/27 cocoa producer price at GHS 42,400 per metric tonne (about GHS 2,650 per 64-kg bag), taking effect immediately and representing 71.18% of realized FOB value—a key signal for farmers and the sector’s financing outlook. Youth & Jobs: Ghana’s youth unemployment pressure is driving calls for faster, practical pathways into work, with attention on how public services and security recruitment can (or can’t) absorb job seekers. Environment & Local Action: In the Volta Region, the Adaklu DCE warns the district will not be a “safe haven” for environmental degradation, urging community-led protection of rivers and wetlands as flooding concerns rise. Constitutional Rights: CSOs push to entrench environmental rights in Ghana’s Constitution, including meaningful community participation in natural-resource decisions. Coastal Fisheries: A Ghana-focused push argues stronger seabed protection can help small-scale fishers recover and protect coastal livelihoods. Education & Access: A new JHS block ends a 4-kilometre trek for Atababo pupils in Ellembelle, easing access to basic education. Credit Access: The Bank of Ghana extends sensitisation on the Borrowers and Lenders Act (Act 1052) to Kumasi to improve public understanding of collateral and secured lending. Governance & Accountability: Civil society demands environmental rights in the constitutional review, while maritime enforcement transparency and other governance reforms continue to draw attention.

Agbogbloshie Waste Crisis: Ghana’s waste clearance push has sparked backlash after about one million tonnes of evacuated waste was reportedly moved to the Adipa landfill, with residents issuing a seven-day ultimatum and demanding engagement over the environmental and governance fallout. Plastic Waste Value: Former Accra Mayor Mohammed Nii Adjei Sowah says Ghana must create economic value for plastic waste to make collection and recycling financially attractive, arguing the lack of incentives is worsening sanitation problems. Tree Crops Regulation: TCDA urged tree-crop value-chain actors to study Act 1010 and LI 2471 to improve compliance, traceability and enforcement as regulation strengthens from 2027. Climate-Smart Farming (VACS): CSIR-SARI and partners lauded the VACS Seed Systems project for boosting access to improved, climate-adaptive pearl millet and cowpea varieties through village-based advisors. World Heart Day (Health): Korle-Bu cardiology specialist Dr Florence Akumiah warned that cardiovascular disease and stroke drive hospital deaths, citing high hypertension rates and low screening and control among adults. Power Reliability: Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson backed considering Karpowership for a contract extension, citing its 450MW contribution as Ghana’s demand grows. World Food Day Support: Amen Amen Institute donated GH¢10,000 to MoFA for World Food Day activities, promoting innovation in farming and sustainable food systems. Eastern Expo: ERCC opened the maiden Eastern Expo to boost sustainable trade, investment and tourism, with plans to cut freight costs and expand agro-processing and jobs.

Illegal Mining & Enforcement: Ghana’s galamsey fight is shifting from slogans to daily enforcement, with Mahama citing cleared forest reserves, maintained military camps, more water guards, and new structures like GoldBod and NAIMOS. Public Accountability & Audits: The Auditor-General says she’ll use disallowance and surcharge powers and launch an online Audit Recommendations Tracker, as calls grow to modernise audits with digital and AI tools to curb GHS100bn losses. Cocoa Farmers’ Pay: COCOBOD has raised the 2026/27 farm-gate cocoa producer price to GH¢42,400 per tonne (GH¢2,650 per 64kg bag) under the new Cocoa Board Act framework. Health & Pollution: In Ashaiman, families near informal battery recycling face lead exposure risks, with toxic dust and fumes linked to serious harm—especially for children. Wildlife Conservation: A new focus on pangolins highlights global efforts to protect the world’s most trafficked mammal. Energy & Cleaner Cooking: NPA backs Puma Energy’s LPG expansion under the Cylinder Recirculation Model, as an LPG vessel and facility are commissioned for safer access. Digital & AI Skills: Ghana-France talks aim to deepen cooperation on digital infrastructure and AI skills, while DOSH Health Insurance wins a top digital health award.

Sanitation Crisis: A new ISSER policy brief says Ghana loses over GH¢6.2bn every year to poor waste management and sanitation, including GH¢5.58bn in medical costs and 31.9 million lost work and school days—while MMDAs spend only about GH¢180.2m. Waste Evacuation Fallout: Minority MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh demands answers over residents’ complaints about Adipa waste receiving Accra’s garbage, citing foul odours, flies and fears of water contamination. Environmental Health Staffing Gap: World Environmental Health Day coverage warns Ghana lacks Environmental Health Officers—less than 5,000 for 261 MMDAs—fueling recurring outbreaks and unsafe sanitation. Cocoa Price Pressure: Cocoa futures fall as the dollar strengthens and Ivory Coast reports higher shipments and inventories, keeping prices under pressure. Clean Energy & Climate Finance: ECOWAS Parliament adopts its 2027 work plan and budget, following climate and environmental discussions, while EBID backs climate-smart agriculture in Togo, Ghana and Senegal with a $10m facility. Health Research to Care: UGMC research leaders call for stronger systems to move “bench to bedside” discoveries into patient treatment. Bushfire Prevention: GNFS urges traditional rulers to enforce anti-bushfire byelaws as Ghana launches its 2026/27 campaign.

Youth-Led Climate Action: Ghana’s maiden EARTH Summit at the University of Ghana pushed practical environmental learning—tree growing, seedling take-home, and hands-on source separation—so awareness turns into action. Environmental Governance: Environment Minister Dr Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings urged the EPA to enforce laws transparently and fairly, warning that selective enforcement could erode public trust while tackling water-body destruction, soil pollution, plastic waste and illegal mining. Circular Waste & Plastics: Ghana and Germany were urged to deepen PET recycling cooperation, highlighting a Tema facility turning bottle waste into food-grade recycled materials and jobs. E-Waste & Community Impacts: Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh demanded answers over Agbogbloshi waste being moved to Adipa, citing foul odours, flies and fears of water pollution. Responsible Mining Debate: WACAM warned that “responsible mining” must protect livelihoods and the environment, not just revenue—especially where communities lack affordable access to justice. Cocoa & Environment Economy: COCOBOD rejected claims of international market exclusion as it shifts to domestic financing for cocoa purchases, while cocoa prices face pressure from abundant Ivory Coast supplies. Sustainability in Practice: Fidelity Bank marked its 20th anniversary with solar for community hospitals and climate-focused community projects, tying finance to environmental action.

Waste & Health: Residents of Adipa/Asiaw in the Eastern Region gave government a 7-day ultimatum over Agbogbloshie waste transfers, citing foul odours, exposed garbage and fears of groundwater contamination; Interior Minister Mahama Ayariga says he will visit the landfill with engineers to assess risks and put safeguards in place. Climate Resilience: Ghana is pushing for better tracking of climate adaptation in agriculture, with a workshop urging systems that show whether interventions actually reduce farmers’ vulnerability—not just count projects. Energy Efficiency: The Energy Commission trained Customs officials in Kumasi to enforce energy-efficiency rules for cooling appliances and electrical products, aiming to improve compliance at the border. Plastic Recycling: Ghana and Germany are urged to deepen PET recycling cooperation, highlighting a Tema facility turning food-grade bottles into reusable materials. Cocoa & Livelihoods: COCOBOD raised the 2026/27 cocoa producer price to GH¢42,400/tonne, tied to reforms guaranteeing farmers at least 70% of realised FOB value. Biodiversity & Fire Safety: The 2026/27 national bushfire prevention campaign was launched, stressing shared responsibility to protect farmlands, forests and wildlife. Housing Rights: UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, Koldo Casla, will visit Ghana to assess housing access, affordability, habitability and climate impacts on housing rights.

Aviation & Jobs: President Mahama met Boeing executives to relaunch Ghana’s national airline after 15 years, seeking a partnership beyond aircraft—covering maintenance, aviation training, and technology transfer to build an aviation and logistics hub. Environment & Enforcement: The Environment Minister urged the EPA to enforce environmental laws transparently and fairly, warning that selective enforcement could erode public trust while pollution, plastic waste and illegal mining keep damaging water and soil. Illegal Mining & Land Protection: TCDA’s CEO appealed to traditional authorities to stop releasing tree-crop lands to illegal miners, saying it destroys farmers’ investments and livelihoods. Fire Safety: A report says only 5 of about 30 fire hydrants in Accra’s Ministries enclave are fully functional—an emergency-response red flag ahead of the fire season. Cocoa & Climate Resilience: Oxford researchers argue cocoa can be protected by restoring nature—boosting pollinators and biodiversity-friendly farming—while COCOBOD set the 2026/27 producer price at GH¢42,400 and created Cocoa Capital PLC to raise GH¢16.3bn for cocoa financing. Health & Food Environment: Nutrition expert Prof. Anna Lartey called for taxes and limits on advertising unhealthy foods and drinks to make healthier choices easier for Ghanaians. Water & Sanitation: Togo and Hungary moved to speed up Greater Lomé sludge treatment plants agreed in 2025, targeting better fecal sludge management. Bushfire Prevention: Interior Minister urged traditional authorities to enact and enforce anti-bushfire byelaws for the 2026/27 season.

Methane & EU Gas Access: A petroleum expert warns Ghana could lose European gas market access unless it clamps down on methane emissions and ends routine gas flaring. Galamsey Governance Debate: President Mahama denies promising a state of emergency on illegal mining, reigniting political arguments over what was actually pledged. Bushfire Prevention: The Interior Minister urges traditional authorities and MMDAs to enforce anti-bushfire bye-laws ahead of the 2026/27 season, stressing shared responsibility beyond the GNFS. Cocoa Sector Reset: COCOBOD sets the 2026/27 cocoa producer price at GH¢42,400 per tonne, alongside new market-linked pricing metrics. CSIR to Commercialise Research: CSIR announces an October conference and innovation fair to turn local research into market-ready products across agriculture, water, environment and industry. WASH Partnership: World Vision Ghana signs MoUs with two assemblies to expand universal water, sanitation and hygiene services using community-led approaches. Sign Language Policy: Education authorities plan to institutionalise Ghanaian Sign Language in schools, including standardisation and teacher training. Agriculture & Soil: MoFA and ABC Oyeasase Yie plan a $50m organic fertiliser blending facility to boost soil health and support Feed Ghana. Tourism Tech Push: GHATOF calls for digitalisation and stronger GTA-private sector collaboration to make tourism more competitive and sustainable.

Volta Lake Logistics Push: Ghana is positioning the Volta Lake as an inland logistics “highway,” linking rail from Tema to Mpakadan and onward by lake and road—while officials stress that safer vessels and navigation support must not be left behind. Organic Fertiliser Deal: The Ministry of Food and Agriculture and ABC Oyeasase Yie signed an MoU for a $50m organic fertiliser blending plant in the Eastern Region to boost soil health and support the Feed Ghana programme. Climate Action Funding Gap: ECOWAS lawmakers say the region has climate strategies but lacks financing and political will, warning that climate stress is already feeding displacement and insecurity. AI Regulation in Ghana: Government says it will regulate AI risks without killing innovation, with focus on high-risk uses like lending and critical decisions. Cybercrime Warning: A new look at AI-driven fraud highlights how Ghana’s rising online scams could worsen as attackers use AI to craft convincing messages. Electricity for Oti Communities: Ghana launched a turnkey electrification project to connect 90 Oti communities, alongside transformer releases to improve reliability. Forest Finance Call: A minister urges more investment in forests to protect biodiversity and climate stability as global forest-loss funding plans are reviewed.

Galamsey & Governance: President John Dramani Mahama has denied reports that his administration plans to declare a state of emergency to fight illegal mining, saying such a move would only be a last resort and that government already has legal powers for targeted operations in galamsey hotspots. Environmental Health in Accra: The Accra Metropolitan Assembly marked World Environmental Health Day by urging more science-led action to tackle sanitation gaps, unsafe food handling, waste pollution, flooding, air pollution and extreme heat. Renewable Energy for Industry: IFC and LMI Holdings expanded a Solar for Industries project to supply more reliable renewable power to businesses in Tema and Dawa Industrial Zones, with financing aimed at cutting emissions and supporting jobs. Mental Health & Bullying Tech: UCC’s AI-powered BRAVE GH app is being refined with input from Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital to help young people report bullying and access mental health support. Water & WASH Access: World Vision Ghana signed MoUs with two Ahafo assemblies to accelerate SDG 6 progress, targeting clean water for communities, schools and health facilities. Tourism & AI: Ghana joins World Tourism Day discussions on using digital tools and AI to make destinations more visible and bookable, while also pushing for stronger tourism product development. Climate Education: A traditional leader in Wa is calling for climate change to be taught as a standalone school subject, not just embedded topics. Cocoa & Finance Signals: COCOBOD set the 2026/27 cocoa producer price at GH¢42,400 per tonne, as Parliament prepares to review dollar payment rules for locally produced crude.

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