The Upper West Region of Ghana woke up to much-needed rainfall following a fervent prayer for rain by the Islamic community in Manwe and Kpongu, small farming communities in the Wa East District and Wa Municipal, respectively. After over two weeks of dry weather during the peak of the rainy season, which had left crops wilting and farmers in despair, the rains have finally arrived, offering a glimmer of hope for the region's agricultural prospects. The prolonged dry spell had raised concerns of a potential food shortage and aggravated poverty, as the majority of the region's population relies on farming for their livelihood. With fields parched and crops on the brink of failure, the situation had become dire, prompting the Imams of Manwe and Kpongu to lead their communities in Salaatul Istisqa, a special Islamic prayer for rain. In a stunning display of divine intervention, the skies responded mere hours later, unleashing a gentle yet rejuvenating rain upon the parched lands of the region.