This week’s roundup features how Ghanaian schoolgirls shine in China, 20,000 girls to learn coding & robotics, quantum tech strategy, AI in public health, Yango Fellowship opens, and Open Science gains momentum
1. Ghanaian Schoolgirls Excel at Global AI Robotics 🏆
Source: GhanaWeb
Summary: Maame Abena Nhyira Antwiwaa Yamoah-Antwi and Nana Adwoa Aseda Ampomaah Yamoah-Antwi—students at Hallmark International School, Accra—shone at the ENJOYAI Global Finals in Wuzhen, China. Their team achieved second runner-up overall and earned a “Best Team Spirit” award.
Significance: These accomplishments put Ghana on the map for youth-led AI and robotics innovation. It highlights the impact of early STEM education on future global engagement—a proud moment for Ghana STEM news. [ghanaweb.com]
2. Government Launches Coding & Robotics Training for 20,000 Girls
Source: KingCyrusOnline / AngelOnline
Summary: Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced a major expansion of the Girls in ICT program: in 2026, 20,000 girls across all 16 regions will receive training in coding and robotics.
Significance: Addressing the gender gap in tech is vital for inclusive progress. This initiative nurtures future female tech leaders and reinforces Ghana’s commitment to equitable STEM education—a critical focus within Ghana STEM news. [kingcyrusonline.com], [angelonline.com.gh]
3. Stakeholder Meeting Urges Early Quantum Technology Adoption
Source: KNUST / Physics KNUST
Summary: Ahead of the February 2026 African International Conference on Quantum Computing and Simulation, a Kumasi session urged policymakers to invest early in quantum science to ensure Ghana benefits from the next wave of global technology.
Significance: Quantum technology impacts cyber-security, medicine, navigation, and more. Ghana’s proactive approach signals readiness to participate in the next tech revolution—a forward-looking highlight for Ghana STEM news. [physics.knust.edu.gh]
4. AI Transforms Public Health Surveillance
Source: Ghana News Agency via GNA
Summary: At the  Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP) conference, health leaders unveiled a new AI-driven online mentorship platform and tools to enhance epidemic surveillance and response capabilities.
Significance: Embedding AI into public health equips Ghana to predict outbreaks, make data-driven decisions, and improve medical outcomes—an innovation with real-world impact featured in Ghana STEM news. [gna.org.gh]
5. Yango Fellowship Launches in Ghana
Source: BusinessGhana / 3News
Summary: The Yango Fellowship—supporting STEM students with mentorship, funding, and continental networking—launched in Ghana (alongside Senegal, Ethiopia, Mozambique), with applications open until 26 January.
Significance: This creates tangible pathways for youth innovation, propelling Ghana’s STEM talent into problem-solving roles with regional impact. A major item in the week’s Ghana STEM news. [businessghana.com], [3news.com]
6. Open Science Community Gains Momentum
Source: OpenScienceGhana.org
Summary: Open Science Community Ghana (OSCG) continues to grow, hosting workshops and advocating for open access, data sharing, and reproducible research.
Significance: Making research freely available boosts collaboration, innovation, and public trust in science—empowering both researchers and citizens. This is a vital facet of current Ghana STEM news. [openscienceghana.org]