On July 28-29, under the theme 'Resetting Ghanas Urban Future: Thinking Nationally and Taking Local Actions for Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Cities, the ninth session of Ghana Urban Forum (GUF) was successfully convened in Accra, Ghana. Read More

Local and regional governments around the world recently took part in critical, impactful exchanges at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, reinforcing their vital role in localising action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read More

The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), under the Partnership for Municipal Innovation - Women in Local Leadership Programme (PMI-WILL) Programme supported by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), has recently launched a three-months coaching and mentorship programme aimed at empowering young female leaders at the tertiary level. Read More

Hosted under the theme Reimagining Partnerships for Democratic Consolidation and Inclusive Development, the 2026 Ghana Civil Society Forum gathered over 700 participants in Accra from 25-26 June. The forum welcomed H.E. President John Mahama as the Special Guest of Honour, alongside keynote speaker Dr Esther Ofei-Aboagye, Social Policy and Local Governance Expert. CLGF was represented at the event by Ms Joyce Ekuful, CLGF West and Central Africa Programme Manager. Read More

The Gambia Association of Local Government Authorities (GALG) has officially launched two Resource Mobilisation Strategies on 22nd June 2026. Read More