1 week ago Journalist Criticizes Political Inconsistency Over Presidential Aircraft Debate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-criticizes-political-inconsistency-over-presidential-aircraft-debate/Journalist Peter Ankomah has criticized what he describes as political inconsistency surrounding government plans to acquire new presidential aircraft, linking the issue to the fatal military helicopter crash that killed eight people including two cabinet ministers in August 2025. Speaking on Movement TV, Ankomah argued that the national conversation around presidential jets has been shaped […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/journalist-criticizes-political-inconsistency-over-presidential-aircraft-debate/

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3 w. ago Around 30 people killed in Congo copper mine incident, officials say

 Around 30 people were killed at a semi-industrial copper mine in southeastern Congo on Saturday after a bridge collapsed, the country's artisanal mining agency said.

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash report overlooks pilots’ mental State – Kabiru

Walewale MP and Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, Dr Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru, has criticised the recently released report on the military helicopter crash.

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3 w. ago Joy Prime’s ‘Prime Insight’ to tackle GAF recruitment tragedy, helicopter crash report, and 2026 Budget today

This Saturday, Joy Prime will air a highly anticipated edition of its flagship current affairs programme, 'Prime Insight', promising a deep dive into some of Ghana’s most pressing national issues.

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3 w. ago Enforcing Protocols Governing Military Accoutrements and Civilian Engagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Akwah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enforcing-protocols-governing-military-accoutrements-and-civilian-engagement/Admonition to the Ghana Armed Forces A call to the Legal and Public Relations Directorates In the aftermath of the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash, public discourse has shifted from grief to accountability. Among the voices shaping this discourse is Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s communications team, who advised bereaved […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Akwah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enforcing-protocols-governing-military-accoutrements-and-civilian-engagement/

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3 w. ago Minority demands full disclosure on August 6 Military helicopter crash report

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for full transparency and disclosure regarding the preliminary findings of the August 6 military helicopter crash.

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3 w. ago Stop politicising the military – Minority cautions after August 6 disaster

The Minority in Parliament has cautioned against politicising the tragic military helicopter crash of August 6.

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3 w. ago Minority demands full disclosure of military helicopter crash report

The Minority in Parliament has demanded full disclosure of the report on the August 6 military helicopter crash.

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3 w. ago Retired Air Force Officer Defends Helicopter Crash Investigation Findings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-air-force-officer-defends-helicopter-crash-investigation-findings/Retired Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor has described the investigative report into the fatal August 6 military helicopter crash as comprehensive and credible, insisting the incident resulted from an unavoidable weather phenomenon rather than human error or mechanical failure. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday, November 12, the aviation expert said findings presented […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-air-force-officer-defends-helicopter-crash-investigation-findings/

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3 w. ago Invest more in aviation safety to prevent future crashes — Dr. Thomas Ojo

Dr Thomas Ojo, Associate Professor of Transport Planning at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has called on the government to invest more in aviation safety and infrastructure after the findings of the official investigation into the August helicopter crash were released.

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3 w. ago Minority awaits government’s decision on helicopter crash report – Ntim Fordjour

The Minority in Parliament says it is waiting for the government’s official position on the findings of the committee that investigated the August 6 helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight senior officials, including government ministers and military officers.

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3 w. ago Weather Downdraft Caused August Helicopter Crash Says Investigation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/weather-downdraft-caused-august-helicopter-crash-says-investigation/A sudden downdraft amid severe weather conditions caused Ghana’s August 6, 2025 military helicopter crash that killed eight people including two cabinet ministers, investigators revealed Tuesday during presentation of the final report in Accra. Captain Paul Fordjour, Aircraft Accident Investigator and Head of Investigations at the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/weather-downdraft-caused-august-helicopter-crash-says-investigation/

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3 w. ago 10 revelations from the probe into the helicopter crash that killed eight officials

The long-awaited official investigation report into the tragic August 6, 2025, crash of a Ghana Air Force Harbin Z-9 helicopter has been released to the public, shedding light on the devastating accident that claimed the lives of eight high-ranking officials and crew members.

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash: Bad weather delayed departure for about an hour – Capt. Fordjour

The lead investigator into the August 6 helicopter crash, Captain Paul Fordjour, has revealed that poor weather conditions significantly delayed the Z-9 helicopter’s departure by about an hour.

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash: Bad weather delayed departure for about an hour – Capt. Forjoe

The lead investigator into the August 6 helicopter crash, Captain Paul Fordjour, has revealed that poor weather conditions significantly delayed the Z-9 helicopter’s departure by about an hour.

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3 w. ago Crash report urges Ghana Air Force to acquire modern helicopters and training simulator

Captain Paul Forjoe, a retired pilot and a senior aviation engineer with the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB), has outlined key safety recommendations following investigations into the fatal Ghana Air Force helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two government ministers and senior officials.

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash response was timely despite difficult terrain – Captain Paul Forjoe

Captain Paul Fordjour has praised the swift response of emergency teams who reached the site of the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people, including two government ministers and senior officials.

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3 w. ago Full Analysis reveals how Helicopter crash involving ministers was investigated

Captain Paul Fordjour, lead investigator of the August 6 helicopter crash during the official presentation of findings, has detailed the extensive methodology used to investigate the tragic incident that claimed the lives of eight passengers, including government ministers and senior officials.

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3 w. ago Livestream: Gov’t presents report on August 6 helicopter crash

A refuse collector who attempted to rob a diplomat of his iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 8 mobile phones at Cantonments has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. 

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3 w. ago Playback: Gov’t presented report on August 6 helicopter crash

The government on Tuesday, November 11, presented the report on the findings of the August 6 helicopter crash at the Jubilee House.

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