Upper East Region.
administrative region in Ghana
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Dialogue is underway regarding migration issues in the Upper East Region, driven by environmental pressures and the broader instability originating in the Sahel.Some support1 report1 development inside
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President Mahama conducted a tour of the Upper East Region of Ghana.Some support3 reports
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A forum was held in Bolgatanga to discuss regional development.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mahama advocates for a new airport in the Upper East Region, with the site inspection taking place in Bolgatanga, supporting regional gold mining.Some support1 report
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Dam spillage from Bagre Dam threatens downstream communities in the Upper East Region.Some support1 report
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WaterAid is involved in WASH projects within the Upper East Region of Ghana, specifically in Bongo District.Some support2 reports
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The Nabdam District is located within the Upper East Region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Administrative issues are being addressed in Nabdam District, which is located in the Upper East Region.Some support2 reports
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The government must invest in irrigation infrastructure in the Upper East Region of Ghana, focusing on the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam, involving the local farmers' association.Some support1 report
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Taskforce deployment led by Christian Tetteh Yohuno improved security in the Upper East Region.Some support1 report
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Ghanaian authorities confiscated banned drinks in the Upper East Region of Nigeria.Some support1 report
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Daniel Dung Mahama advocates for development in the Upper East Region through the Pearl Initiative.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Development efforts are underway in the Upper East Region, focusing on Bongo District and the advocacy for a regional airport, with the chief leading the charge.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around Upper East Region this week
News at the entities that move Upper East Region most-
Ghana StructuralHabib Iddrisu filed a motion seeking an inquiry into narcotics seizures in Ghana.Moves Upper East Region
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government StructuralGovernment plans fast-track resettlement for refugees from Afghanistan and Mandatory Palestine, while Nigel Farage rejects legal routes.Moves Upper East Region
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Assam Shared contextAssam is functioning as the primary market for independent film productions.Moves Upper East Region
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Mahama Shared contextGhana, led by Mahama, is promoting itself as an investment destination in New York during UNGA.Moves Upper East Region
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Sahel Shared contextFarmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) projects are currently underway in the Niger and Sahel region.Moves Upper East Region
Connections
The 19 strongest of 60, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Nabdam District Structural
Nabdam District is administratively located within the boundaries of the Upper East Region.
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Ghana Structural
Upper East Region is a formally defined administrative subdivision located within the sovereign borders of Ghana.
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Christian Tetteh Yohuno Operational
A's professional actions, including taskforce deployments, are functionally linked to security matters within the Upper East Region.
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Bagre Dam Operational
Bagre Dam's spillage poses a threat to downstream communities in the Upper East Region.
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Haruna Iddrisu Shared context
Haruna Iddrisu conducted activities and announced education plans while visiting the Upper East Region.
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Mahama Shared context
Mahama is located within the Upper East Region and conducts activities there.
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Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam Shared context
The Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam is located within the Upper East Region and functions as a key intervention in the area.
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Upper West Region Shared context
Both regions are mentioned as being targeted by a shared agroforestry initiative.
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Bolgatanga East District Shared context
Upper East Region is the larger geographical entity that contains Bolgatanga East District.
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Assam Shared context
The governmental assembly associated with Assam operates within the administrative boundaries of the Upper East Region.
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Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana Shared context
The association operates as a functional entity within the geographical boundaries of the Upper East Region.
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WaterAid Shared context
WaterAid operates within the Upper East Region as part of its WASH projects.
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government Structural
The Upper East Region relies on the government to invest in necessary infrastructure.
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Sahel Shared context
The entities share a context of increasing environmental pressures impacting livelihoods.
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Bongo District Shared context
Bongo District is geographically located within the Upper East Region.
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Bolgatanga Shared context
Bolgatanga is a specific city located within the larger administrative and geographic area of the Upper East Region.
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James Agalga Shared context
James Agalga is geographically located and represents Builsa North within the Upper East Region.
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Daniel Dung Mahama Shared context
Daniel Dung Mahama advocates for development initiatives within the Upper East Region.
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Nigeria Mentioned together
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History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
5 events- Dialogue is underway regarding migration issues in the Upper East Region, driven by environmental pressures and the broader instability originating in the Sahel.
- President Mahama conducted a tour of the Upper East Region of Ghana.
- Mahama advocates for a new airport in the Upper East Region, with the site inspection taking place in Bolgatanga, supporting regional gold mining.
- Dam spillage from Bagre Dam threatens downstream communities in the Upper East Region.
- WaterAid is involved in WASH projects within the Upper East Region of Ghana, specifically in Bongo District.
July 2026
6 events- The Nabdam District is located within the Upper East Region.
- Administrative issues are being addressed in Nabdam District, which is located in the Upper East Region.
- The government must invest in irrigation infrastructure in the Upper East Region of Ghana, focusing on the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam, involving the local farmers' association.
- Taskforce deployment led by Christian Tetteh Yohuno improved security in the Upper East Region.
- Ghanaian authorities confiscated banned drinks in the Upper East Region of Nigeria.
- Development efforts are underway in the Upper East Region, focusing on Bongo District and the advocacy for a regional airport, with the chief leading the charge.