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The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued an order to the Department of Urban Highways (DUR), the Energy Ministry, and other stakeholders to repair all malfunctioning traffic signals and lighting on the country's roads as soon as possible. In a statement dated December 17, the NRSA expressed unhappiness with the general state of traffic signals on Ghana's road networks, revealing that 75 traffic lights across the country are non-functional. NRSA regarded the situation as concerning since it increases the vulnerability of road users, particularly pedestrians. In light of this, the NRSA has stated that if "the irresponsibility persists," it will use its authority to enforce the standards against erring duty bearers. "Duty-bearers' continued disregard for these faulty and non-functional streetlights and traffic signals undermines the intent for their installation, which includes the desire to influence efficient vehicle and pedestrian movement to min...

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has rejected a portion of the Lands Act 2020 that allows citizens to sue chiefs in court over property deals. The Act makes the traditional authority a fiduciary over lands and gives subjects the power to demand accountability for the use of land sale revenues. However, at a conference between the Ashanti Region House of Chiefs and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Asantehene claimed that regions under his control are excluded from the Act's implementation. In the Ashanti Region House of Chiefs' final meeting of the year, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, led a team from the Ministry to explain the new Lands Act. This was done at the Council's request. One of the main points raised was the new act's capacity to offer subjects control over land sales. "According to the new Act, chiefs are stewards of the lands. They entrust it to them. As a result, even in court, their people can de...

Between January and June of this year, 417 Ghanaians attempted suicide. According to a press release issued by the Mental Health Authority on September 10, this is the case. “These estimates could potentially be substantially higher than we know,” the Authority said. To mark Suicide Prevention Day, which is observed just on tenth day of September each year, the Authority shared figures as part of its mission to raise awareness and rally support for an end to a problem that knows no bounds, gender, or age.     “This regrettable behavior is not limited to a specific age group, gender, or occupation, but can be found across all socioeconomic strata and demographic characteristics. Suicide kills one person every ten minutes, and the suicide rate is far too high. To put an end to this, a concentrated effort is required The topic for this year is "A renewed global commitment to prevent suicides: fostering hope through action." According to the Authority, the country has been hit by...