On 15 March 2020, Ghana’s president Nana Akufo-Addo ordered the immediate closure of all educational institutions in Ghana in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. In the same speech, he tasked the country’s education and… read-more
Sea-level rise is threatening West Africa. Growing stronger by the year, the tides push wave after wave into cities and villages, decimating dwellings and farmlands.
The western coast of Africa, stretching more than 6500km from Mauritania… read-more
While biomass fuels are considered to be carbon neutral, and use wood residue and production waste that would otherwise rot or sit in landfills, systems to ensure sustainable and healthy resource management are complicated and costly. Because of… read-more
The use of seawater as a home remedy for conjunctivitis—an eye infection that causes redness and itching—has been passed down in Ghana for generations. But now scientists and doctors in the country are warning people against the practice, calling… read-more
Science Journalism Ghana is a not-for-profit organization aimed at advancing science reporting, promoting African research globally, and catalyzing a paradigm shift in Ghana’s media landscape to foster an informed public in science and development. We have successfully trained two cohorts of journalists, launched a weekly science show, and implemented a quarterly mentorship program. Our next milestone is the inaugural conference on science and development.