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Developments in Ghana’s education sector, including schools, universities, and policy changes.
NACOC Arrests 10 KTU Students Over Alleged Trafficking of Cannabis-Infused Products The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested ten students of Koforidua Technical University (KTU) for allegedly producing, distributing and selling cannabis-infused drinks and ice creams during the Students’ Representative…
A Guinean student with sickle cell disease has died after becoming ill while serving a prison sentence for exam cheating. His family is demanding an investigation as the case raises wider questions about prison healthcare and juvenile justice.
Uganda suspends all school trips after a bus crash in Kapchorwa killed 20 pupils and a school director. Authorities have launched investigations into one of the country's deadliest school transport disasters.
Zohe E.P. School in Yendi has been closed after armed men allegedly stormed the campus, assaulted the JHS headmaster and reportedly fired gunshots. Police are investigating.
The government is preparing to review disciplinary measures in Ghana’s secondary schools following growing concerns over student misconduct, including violence, drug abuse and attacks on teachers. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says a national stakeholders’ conference will help shape reforms aimed…
Ghana’s education authorities and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have warned that organised drug trafficking networks are increasingly targeting schools and universities, prompting a nationwide push for stronger monitoring, early intervention and closer collaboration to protect students. ACCRA, Ghana —…
Eight students accused of involvement in the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire are set to face 16 murder charges each after prosecutors transferred the case to Nairobi citing security concerns. NAIROBI, Kenya — Eight students accused of involvement in…
Mfantsipim Senior High School is mourning the death of a final-year student after police said investigations indicate he died by suicide. Authorities say enquiries remain ongoing to determine the circumstances that may have contributed to the tragedy. CAPE COAST, Ghana…
Former NSMQ finalist Prince Debrah Jr has joined Google as a software engineer after graduating from MIT, inspiring a new generation of Ghanaian students.
Franciska Arhinful, Jemimah Mensah and Fadila Issah have completed master's degrees at Cambridge after overcoming poverty and educational barriers in Ghana.
A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School has been arrested after a viral video appeared to show the assault of an 18-year-old female student. Police and education authorities have launched investigations into the incident.
A teacher was injured while intervening to protect pupils during a stabbing incident at a secondary school in Manchester, police said, as a 14-year-old girl was arrested and three people were taken to hospital. MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — A teacher…
Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged closer collaboration with the newly elected leadership of the Christian Council of Ghana, highlighting the influential role faith-based organisations continue to play in education, healthcare and national development. ACCRA, Ghana — Former Vice-President…
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