Five centuries ago, Martin Luther reformed the Christian church to prevent the marketing of religion. But in Africa, the debate over blending God and money is a very timely one.

The law currently offers new mothers just three months maternity leave. But local health organizations are beginning to highlight the benefits of more time off, despite protests from employers.

A counter-extremist civil society group in Ghana has helped prevent more than 20 young people from joining the so-called Islamic State. Online recruiters often target vulnerable students who face poor job prospects.

Ghana and Nigeria are the first countries to respond to reports of European companies exploiting weak fuel standards in Africa. Stricter limits on the sulfur content of diesel will come into force on July 1.

Programs beginning next year in Ghana, Malawi and Kenya will test the vaccine's effectiveness in children. The trial was announced ahead of World Malaria Day (25.04.2017).

The German government has unveiled a plan to help Ghana deal with electronic waste at Agbogboloshi, a major dumping site outside of the capital Accra. The project aims to protect both workers and the environment.

At least 18 people - mostly students- have died after a large tree fell into a pool at Ghana's Kintampo Waterfall. The unusual accident occurred right after a rainstorm in the region.

As Ghana gears to celebrate its 60th independence anniversary, the memory of its founding father Kwame Nkrumah is back in the public limelight. But his legacy in Ghana and across Africa leaves much to be desired.

Valentine card sellers are gradually going out of business as more and more Ghanaians adopt smart phones and social media as their means of sending messages of affection.

More and more African sports lovers are turning to sports betting as the multi-billion dollar industry continues to grow. Officials in Ghana have expressed concerns over how youth are getting addicted.

In Ghana officials have imposed a ban on fishing to maintain the sustainability of fish stock. Trawlers and traders say the ban is hurting them.

Ghana is swimming in plastic waste. Should the government introduce a plastic ban? In a guest commentary by climate advocate Joshua Amponsem, Ghanaian activists talk about the future of plastic in the country.

Nana Akufo-Addo has been sworn in as Ghana\'s new president at a ceremony in the capital, Accra. The 72-year-old won last month\'s elections, promising to stamp out corruption and boost economic growth.

Ponzi schemes are becoming a big worry for Ghana\'s financial sector. Ghanaians are on high alert after a Russian-backed Ponzi scheme which was banned in Nigeria is emerging in their country promising huge profits.

Many people in Ghana have lost money by investing in a Russian-backed Ponzi scheme which promises huge profits. The scheme, the Mavrodi Mondial Movement or MMM, was introduced in Ghana after it was banned in Nigeria.

Security forces have taken control of the electoral commission in The Gambia, where a visiting delegation of African heads of state wants to persuade President Jammeh to relinquish power.

After two failed bids, Nana Akufo-Addo has managed to clinch Ghana\'s presidency. He had long been seen as an aloof elitist but now many Ghanaians hope the 72-year-old will be the one to fix the economy and create jobs.

Ghanaian opposition candidate Nana Akufo-Addo has said he was \"quietly confident\" he won his country\'s election. The electoral commission has yet to release most results from Wednesday\'s vote.

Ghanaians turned out in large numbers on Wednesday as President John Mahama faced off opposition frontrunner Nana Akufo-Addo in general elections. DW correspondents said voting was slow but peaceful.

One day before Ghana goes to the polls, opposition frontrunner Nana Akufo-Addo tells DW\'s Adrian Kriesch about his vision for the country, the fairness of the vote and how he approaches his critics.