Stories We've Brought to Life

The 5th Ghana National Sea Turtle Conference brought together researchers, conservation practitioners, communities, young people and other stakeholders to strengthen efforts to protect Ghana’s sea turtles and their nesting habitats. The conference addressed key conservation concerns, including rising temperatures and their potential impact on nesting and hatching, threats to nesting habitats, plastic pollution, and the need for stronger monitoring, community participation and enforcement. It provided a platform for stakeholders to share research, showcase conservation initiatives, strengthen collaboration and identify practical actions for protecting sea turtles in Ghana.

The African Games, a property of the African Union and coordinated by the AU Sports Council, are held every four years as a celebration of African sporting excellence, cultural heritage and unity. The 13th African Games, hosted in Ghana for the first time, brought together more than 5,000 athletes from across Africa to compete in 29 sporting disciplines over 15 days. Beyond sport, the Games promoted youth development, gender equality, cultural exchange and social cohesion, contributing to the broader aspirations of Agenda 2063 “The Africa We Want.”