Suicide was recently decriminalised in Ghana.
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Suicide in Ghana is regarded as taboo for most families.
School children witness the launch of Nairobi’s school feeding programme by county government officials.
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School meals should strive to provide nutritious diets by serving diverse, safe, palatable, and locally available foods.
Funerals are a major part of Akan culture.
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Gender plays a major role in how mourning is done by the Akan ethnic group of Ghana
Ghanaian students are trained to focus on testing.
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Ghanaians measure the quality of education by examination scores.
Kofi Ansah changed fashion in Ghana after his return from the UK.
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International career mobility can give people valuable knowledge and expertise to be used in their home country.
Niger is central to several economic and political initiatives in the Sahel.
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Economic infrastructure that affects several African countries runs through Niger.
Residents of Accra were given financial aid during the pandemic.
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COVID-19-related support only reduced the negative impact of the pandemic on financial capital, and not on the other forms of capital
Mobile operators also offer money sending and receiving services.
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The outcomes of increased financial inclusion in Ghana have been mixed
The cathedral is being built in Accra, not far from the shoreline.
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With modern borders drawn up by colonial powers, some African governments have turned to religion to try to forge national unity since independence.
Ghana’s national healthcare system is designed for all. But there are pitfalls.
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Ghana’s public health insurance scheme was designed to provide basic care for all. But in reality those who would rather pay upfront than enrol get better treatment.
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Digital tax filing can improve accuracy and timeliness but it doesn’t always translate into higher tax revenue.
Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease.
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The sickle cell disease burden in west Africa is among the highest in the world.
Affordable housing in Ghana is unavailable for most people.
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Ghana’s housing deficit needs immediate attention.
African countries are lagging behind in digital advancements.
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The borderless nature of cyberspace presents particular challenges for African states used to controlling activities in their territory.
Walking is a popular mode of transportation in Ghana.
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The city of Accra has no plan to tackle pedestrians’ behaviour.
The death penalty has not been enforced in Ghana for over three decades.
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Ghana is a signatory to several international conventions that oblige it to guarantee the right to life.
West African cuisine makes significant use of fermented condiments.
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Fermented foods are a key component of west African cuisine. Making them safer for consumption should be a priority.
Ghana’s population can be described as rapidly urbanising and young.
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Ghana’s implementation of key population policies has not been consistent.
The role of Chief Justice in Ghana comes with significant authority
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Ghana’s judiciary has a public relations problem that requires an urgent fix.
Credit ratings are important for developing economies in Africa.
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African states say a pan-African rating agency will enable them to access capital and integrate the continent with global financial markets.