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Ghana to roll out AI-powered apps in Senior High Schools
The Ministry of Education is set to introduce Subject-Specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) Apps in Senior High Schools across the country to improve teaching and learning while protecting Ghana’s ethical and cultural values.
According to the Ministry, the initiative will support more than 68,000 teachers in delivering lessons to over 1.4 million students.
The Apps are expected to help teachers plan lessons, prepare assessments, and ensure alignment with national standards.
The Ministry explained that the Apps were co-created by the Ghana Education Service (GES), the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), the National Teaching Council (NTC), the National School Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA), and the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), in partnership with Playlab AI.
They stated that support also came from Transforming Teaching, Education and Learning (T-TEL) and the Mastercard Foundation.
The ministry disclosed that the Apps were built on Ghana’s curriculum materials, including teacher manuals, learner resources, and frameworks on national values, gender equality, and social inclusion.
According to the ministry, they are being introduced through weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) sessions organized by GES in all 712 Senior High Schools. These sessions will allow teachers to test the Apps, collaborate, and provide feedback to improve the tools.
The Ministry explained that a four-stage testing process had been outlined by NaCCA. This includes reviewing the technical accuracy of the content, assessing educational quality, checking user experience in pilot schools, and conducting regional testing before nationwide rollout.
They added that training for more than 7,800 school-based facilitators will begin ahead of the full rollout in October 2025.
The Ministry stressed its commitment to making sure the use of AI in education is locally led, ethically grounded, and focused on empowering teachers to improve learning outcomes for all students.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, King of Dagbon.
In a statement issued on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the entire nation.
“The Government of Ghana has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II,” the statement said.
President Mahama described the late King as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign was defined by healing, reconciliation, and lasting peace in Dagbon following years of conflict.
The statement noted that His Majesty’s “unwavering commitment to unity, stability, and the welfare of his people created an enabling environment for development”and strengthened the partnership between traditional authorities and Government in advancing progress across Dagbon and Ghana.
The Government paid tribute to the life and legacy of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, and honoured his invaluable service to the nation.
“May his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to peace continue to inspire future generations. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
The passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II marks the end of an era for Dagbon, which saw significant strides in unity and development under his leadership.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
