Accra -Africa's media is reveling in its new-found freedom. In most parts of the continent, where free speech and media pluralism were bridled by political actors who then used the few state-owned media institutions to execute their political agenda and persecute dissenting voices out of government, and in many cases, out of the country.

About 90 per cent of Ghanaian children aged between two and 14 years have suffered extreme physical or psychological punishment in their life, according to the Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS).

Ghana's Ambassadors and High Commissioners have been urged to complement government's efforts to transform the nation by projecting the positive changes that have taken place over the last two years in their respective countries of accreditation.

When it comes to the sound management of chemicals and waste, Ghana is looking forward to becoming a role model for Africa. With three years of funding from UN Environment's Special Programme on Institutional Strengthening for Chemicals and Waste Management, the government of Ghana seeks to develop and implement a five-year strategic action plan for the sound management of chemicals and waste which will ensure that the capacities of the Environmental Protection Agency and other relevant institutions

The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII)is demanding of government, particularly agencies of state responsible for investigationsand prosecution of graft related issues to provide Ghanaians with updates on the outcomesof alleged corruption cases which rocked the country this year.

Like a lion lays siege on its prey, Gor Mahia have set up a two-day training camp in Ghana in readiness for tomorrow's Caf Africa Champions League first round, return leg contest against Nigeria's Lobi Stars.