Security Forces Burn Down Hidden Cannabis Farms in Upper West Region Community
NACOC and Ghana Immigration Service officers have destroyed multiple cannabis farms discovered in Siiru, a community in the Nadowli District of the Upper West Region.
13 First-Time Offenders Walk Free Under Mahama's 2026 Presidential Amnesty in Upper West
President John Dramani Mahama has granted amnesty to 13 first-offender inmates at Wa Central Prison, with three discharged at a ceremony on 23 October 2026.
Upper West breaks southern investment bias: Ghana offers aggressive tax holidays to unlock northern development
Ghana Investment Promotion Authority unveils tax incentives to attract foreign investment to Upper West Region and reverse decades of FDI concentration in the south.
Upper West NDC Deputy Regional Secretary Race Heats Up as Dr Angsongna Claudius Files Nomination
Dr Angsongna B. Claudius files nomination for NDC Deputy Regional Secretary in Upper West Region, pledging scholarships for 44 youth.
Wa Technical Institute launches solar training hub to create 100 green energy jobs in Upper West
Upper West Region now has dedicated solar skills facility to train electricians in renewable energy technology.
Tumu Hospital Maternity Unit Gets Lifeline as Delivery Bed Donation Eases Crisis
Friends of Sissala East MP donate equipment to address severe maternal care shortages in Upper West Region facility.
Ghana reports 450 suspected yellow fever cases as health authorities scale up response in northern regions
Health Minister confirms 450 suspected cases from June to September, with Upper West Region most affected.
Yellow Fever Deaths in Sissala East: MP Demands Answers as Municipality Battles Outbreak
Seven deaths reported in Sissala East as Yellow Fever confirmed; MP urges rapid health response and public education.
Jirapa Foundation Launch Signals Shift Toward Community-Led Development in Upper West
Paramount Chief urges diaspora Ghanaians to invest resources locally as Anwelle Foundation launches rural development initiatives.
Anwelle Foundation Launches in Upper West, Eyes Education and Youth Employment
New charity foundation launches in Jirapa with commitment to education, youth skills and community development across Upper West Region.
Tumu chiefs enforce road corridor clearance for Ghana-Burkina Faso trade route
Traditional authorities in Tumu give residents two weeks to vacate encroached areas along international road corridor to Léo, Burkina Faso.
Ghana's research leaders push for evidence-based policymaking at Wa conference
Delegates at UBIDS R&D conference call for closer integration of research findings into national policy development.