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The Groom Young Africa Network (GYAN) has extended its deepest sympathies and solidarity to all individuals, families, and communities severely affected by the devastating floods currently ravaging parts of Ghana. ‎ ‎The statement follows unprecedented, record-breaking June downpours that have submerged key communities across the Greater Accra Region and other parts of the country, displacing thousands of households and disrupting critical livelihoods. ‎ ‎Speaking on behalf of the network, the leadership of GYAN expressed deep concern over the scale of the disaster, noting the heavy toll the situation has taken on vulnerable families and the youth. ‎ ‎GYAN is calling for swift, coordinated relief efforts and heightened community vigilance to protect lives and property as national emergency teams manage the crisis. ‎ ‎

               Story by Azaglo Michael  As the global shift toward a cashless society accelerates, digital assets are rapidly becoming the cornerstone of modern economies.  ‎ ‎ ‎In a landmark move to shape the future of digital finance in West Africa, the Virtual Asset Service Provider Association of Ghana (VASPA) has successfully organized its maiden Virtual Asset Summit for 2026.  ‎ ‎The summit brought together key industry players, ecosystem stakeholders, and major regulatory bodies, including representatives from the Bank of Ghana. ‎ ‎Speaking to the media following the conclusion of the event, Mr. Daniel Glova, President and Leader of VASPA Ghana, emphasized that the summit was a strategic initiative designed to unite ecosystem players, deliberate on industry developments, and build robust internal structures. ‎ Mr. Daniel Glova, President and Leader of VASPA Ghana, ‎ ‎Currently, VASPA is actively compiling a comprehensive data...

              Story by Azaglo Michael   ‎At the recent 4th Ghana Women Forum Summit, held under the theme "The Future is Women: Equipping Women to Secure the Future Generation," key national leaders gathered to discuss economic independence, tech literacy, and the crucial impact of the newly passed Affirmative Action Bill. ‎ ‎ ‎Addressing the gathering, the Acting Vice Chancellor of Accra Metropolitan University, Prof. Goski Alabi, stressed that equal rights naturally follow when women are equipped educationally and financially. ‎ Acting Vice Chancellor of Accra Metropolitan University, Prof. Goski Alabi,  ‎"The future isn’t just for women; rather, women make the future." — Prof. Goski Alabi ‎ ‎She highlighted two transformative initiatives designed to bridge the gap: ‎Women in Banking Program: Driving long-term financial security for women across Ghana. ‎ ‎1 Million Coding Program: Opening doors to digital literacy, global tech opportun...

              Story by Azaglo Michael  A major step toward strengthening crime scene integrity and combating drug abuse in academic institutions took place in Accra, Ghana. ‎ ‎The Forensic Training Workshop and Sensitization Program brought together regional experts under the theme: "Exploring Forensic Toxicology: Strategies for Drug Abuse Prevention and Implications on Academic Institutions." ‎ ‎ ‎Spearheaded by Forensic Guards Nigeria and the Forensic Ambassadors Academy Africa, the workshop drew high-level law enforcement representatives and participants from both Ghana and Nigeria. ‎ ‎ ‎Speaking to the press, the Executive Director for the Forensic Academy, Forensic Ambassador Abraham Kwapon, commended the Inspector General of Police for sending a senior delegation to support the event. Kwapon made a strong case for institutional reform, urging the Ghana Education Service to integrate basic forensic education into the national sc...

             Story by Azaglo Michael  In a proactive move to safeguard the future of Ghana's youth, the Groom Young Africa Network (GYAN) has joined with the International Prison Chaplains Association (IPCA) Ghana. ‎ ‎The  organizations held a critical engagement at Our Lady of Mercy Senior High School in Tema Community 1, focusing on a pressing issue: the dangers of substance abuse. ‎ ‎ The campaign addressed the rising intake of illicit substances,including marijuana, cocaine, and the misuse of prescription drugs like tramadol,highlighting how these choices often lead to devastating consequences, including incarceration. ‎ ‎Rev. Azaglo Fiakofi, President of GYAN, addressed the student body with a clear message: ‎ ‎Confidence comes from character: He urged students to reject the myth that drugs provide confidence or boldness. ‎ ‎The path to success: True confidence is built through personal development, consistent effort, and a ded...

               Story by Azaglo Michael  ‎ ‎"In a significant move toward transparency and mutual understanding, key civil society bodies recently convened with traditional leaders from Ada and the management of Electrocem. ‎ ‎The engagement included a comprehensive tour of the Electrocem site, providing stakeholders with firsthand insight into the complexities and operational challenges of the local salt mining industry." ‎ ‎ ‎"Jeffrey Alfred Ocamsey Jnr, Executive Director of Revenue Mobilisation, highlighted the meeting’s success in fostering a collaborative roadmap. ‎ Jeffrey Alfred Ocamsey Jnr, Executive Director of Revenue Mobilisation ‎Ocamsey revealed that Electrocem’s ten-year master plan aims to significantly expand salt production, positioning Ada as a premier hub in Africa. ‎ ‎The vision is clear: to bolster Ghana’s national economy while drastically reducing youth unemployment through a robust, long-term value ch...

Story by Azaglo Michael The Ghana Chapter of the Young African Women Congress (YAWC) has opened its annual summit with a call to equip women with leadership skills and financial independence.  Speaking at the event, Founder and Executive Chairperson Daniel Osei Tuffuor said the main objective of the summit is to educate women on how to build wealth and take up leadership roles. YAWC Founder and Executive Chairperson Daniel Osei Tuffuor This year’s theme is _“The Next Generation of African Women: Driving Innovation and Redefining Leadership.” “To progress in life is about leadership. If someone doesn’t have leadership qualities, the person cannot progress,” Tuffuor told participants. “Today we are here to educate all the women on how they can become leaders and develop leadership qualities so they can progress in life.” He stressed that women, children, and everyone in the community should not depend solely on others for survival. “If we don’t educate them on how they can make money...

‎.                         Story by Azaglo Michael  In a major step toward community development and industrial harmony, the Groom Young Africa Network (GYAN), alongside leading Civil Society Organizations in the mining sector, has held a high-level roundtable discussion in Ada. ‎ ‎ ‎The meeting brought together key representatives from the Ada traditional leadership and management of ElectroChem Ghana Limited to align on common goals for the region’s salt mining future. ‎ ‎ ‎Azaglo Michael Fiakofi – President, GYAN] ‎ Speaking to the press following the engagement, GYAN President Azaglo Michael Fiakofi highlighted the fruitful outcomes of the dialogue, emphasizing that a tour of the ElectroChem facility provided critical insight into the operations and challenges of modern salt mining. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎"The civil society organizations were able to tour part of the ElectroChem site to understand how the salt mining...

            Story by Azaglo Michael  ‎As the global community faces mounting ecological challenges, local action is proving to be the ultimate game-changer. In Accra, a powerful new alliance is taking a stand for the coastline. ‎ ‎In celebration of World Environment Day 2026, Dream Hunt, in a strategic partnership with Cummins Ghana and Wesley Grammar School, embacked on a massive eco-initiative. Aligned with this year's global theme, "Inspired by Nature, For Climate, For Our Future," the stakeholders converged at the Dansoman Beach in Accra for a critical cleanup and sustainability drive. ‎ ‎Dansoman Beach, a vital coastal zone in the capital, was specifically selected due to urgent, ongoing sanitation challenges. ‎ ‎Speaking exclusively to the media, the Founder of Dream Hunt, Mrs. Portia Adu-Mensah, emphasized that the exercise was designed to yield long-term benefits rather than just a temporary fix. ‎ The Founder of Dream Hunt, Mrs. Portia Adu-Men...

            Story by Azaglo Michael  Prof. Kwesi Yankah Calls for Language Reform to Deepen Democracy, Cites English-Only Policies as ‘Structural Censorship.  Emeritus Professor Kwesi Yankah has urged a sweeping rethink of Ghana’s language policies, warning that the dominance of English in governance excludes millions of citizens and undermines stakeholder participation in the country’s democracy.   Delivering the keynote address at the Interdisciplinary Symposium on _Access to Justice and Political Participation: The Role of Language_, Prof. Yankah described current policies as a form of “structural or systemic censorship” that silences citizens who are not proficient in the colonial language.   Emeritus Professor Kwesi Yankah The symposium, jointly organized under the Indiana University (IU) Ghana Gateway Project, brought together academics, students, and representatives of institutions in Accra. Prof. Yankah spoke on behalf ...