34 h. ago Asantehene Demands End to “Petty Politics” Over Ghana’s Aircraft Fleet

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-end-to-petty-politics-over-ghanas-aircraft-fleet/Ghana’s Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a sharp rebuke to political leaders bickering over presidential and military aircraft, declaring their partisan squabbles a risk to national safety. Speaking at Manhyia Palace on August 13, the monarch urged urgent investment in modern jets and helicopters after the deadly August 6 crash that killed eight […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-end-to-petty-politics-over-ghanas-aircraft-fleet/

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34 h. ago Asantehene Demands “Ruthless” Galamsey Fight After Fatal Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-ruthless-galamsey-fight-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on President Mahama to wage an uncompromising war against illegal mining, declaring Ghana’s August 6 helicopter crash which killed eight officials en route to an anti-galamsey operation must catalyze decisive action. “These deaths cannot be in vain. Redirect the pain into eradicating galamsey forever,” the Asantehene urged during an […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-ruthless-galamsey-fight-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/

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57 h. ago Luton Plant Closure Marks End of Vauxhall Era as UK Auto Output Plummets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luton-plant-closure-marks-end-of-vauxhall-era-as-uk-auto-output-plummets/A final gleaming white Vivaro van rolled slowly off the line at Vauxhall’s Luton factory, its horn beeping a farewell salute as workers gathered for photos. Moments later, the century-old production line fell silent forever. The plant, which began building cars in 1905 and produced vital tanks and aircraft engines during World War Two, ceased […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/luton-plant-closure-marks-end-of-vauxhall-era-as-uk-auto-output-plummets/

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3 d. ago Military helicopter crash: What does Ghana’s search and rescue protocol say, and was it flouted?

Following the fatal helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, that claimed the lives of five high-ranking government officials, including two ministers, and three crew members, serious questions are being asked about the speed of Ghana’s response. According to the Ghana Armed Forces, the aircraft departed Accra at 9:12 a.m. en route to Obuasi for official […]

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4 d. ago Ghana Foreign Minister Questions Divine Justice After Fatal Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-foreign-minister-questions-divine-justice-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed profound anguish and theological doubt following a military helicopter crash that killed eight prominent Ghanaians. The aircraft vanished from radar during a flight from Accra to Obuasi on August 6, claiming the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Murtala Mohammed, and several senior officials and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-foreign-minister-questions-divine-justice-after-fatal-helicopter-crash/

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5 d. ago Ghana Analyst Challenges Push for New Military Aircraft After Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-analyst-challenges-push-for-new-military-aircraft-after-crash/Policy analyst Bright Simons has urged caution over demands for Ghana to buy new military helicopters following last week’s fatal crash that killed eight senior officials. His comments directly respond to the Trade Union Congress (TUC), which called for immediate aircraft procurement. Simons, Vice President of think tank IMANI Africa, argues the crashed Harbin Z-9EH […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-analyst-challenges-push-for-new-military-aircraft-after-crash/

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6 d. ago Retired Air Force Expert Rules Out Sabotage in Ghana Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-air-force-expert-rules-out-sabotage-in-ghana-helicopter-crash/Retired Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor has identified the aircraft in last week’s fatal crash as a Chinese-donated Z-9 utility helicopter, dismissing speculation about sabotage. The military veteran confirmed the helicopter adapted from the French Eurocopter Dolphin  was delivered approximately two years ago and served multiple roles including transport, search-and-rescue, and anti-submarine operations. “These aircraft […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-air-force-expert-rules-out-sabotage-in-ghana-helicopter-crash/

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6 d. ago Former NPP Chair Proposes GH¢1 Donation Drive for Military Aircraft

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chair-proposes-gh%c2%a21-donation-drive-for-military-aircraft/Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Paul Afoko has urged Ghanaians to contribute GH¢1 each toward purchasing new aircraft for the military following last week’s fatal helicopter crash. Speaking ahead of a state memorial service, Afoko argued the nation’s 30 million citizens could collectively fund at least two aircraft to bolster Ghana Armed Forces operations. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-npp-chair-proposes-gh%c2%a21-donation-drive-for-military-aircraft/

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6 d. ago Helicopter Crash Ignites Renewed Calls to End Ghana’s Illegal Mining

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/A devastating military helicopter crash that killed eight prominent Ghanaians, including two government ministers, has intensified demands for decisive action against illegal mining. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the aircraft vanished from radar en route from Accra to Obuasi last Wednesday, with eyewitnesses reporting the wreckage burned beyond recognition. Among the victims were Defence Minister […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/helicopter-crash-ignites-renewed-calls-to-end-ghanas-illegal-mining/

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8 d. ago [Infographics to keep] Military helicopter crash takes 8 lives – 5 government officials, 3 crew members

A tragic military helicopter crash has claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including five high-ranking government officials. The Z-9 aircraft was on official assignment from Accra to Obuasi when it crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District on the morning of Tuesday, August 6, 2025, just a few kilometres from its destination. The flight took off […]

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8 d. ago [Infographic] Military helicopter crash takes 8 lives – 5 government officials, 3 crew members

A tragic military helicopter crash has claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including five high-ranking government officials. The Z-9 aircraft was on official assignment from Accra to Obuasi when it crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District on the morning of Tuesday, August 6, 2025, just a few kilometres from its destination. The flight took off […]

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8 d. ago Ghana Mining Body Urges Legacy Reform After Ministers’ Death

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-body-urges-legacy-reform-after-ministers-death/Ghana’s Chamber of Mines has called for the nation to transform its fight against illegal mining following a helicopter crash that killed eight people, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane-Boamah and Environment Minister Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. The officials were en route to an anti-galamsey operation when the aircraft went down. In an […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-mining-body-urges-legacy-reform-after-ministers-death/

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9 d. ago Ghana Confirms Recovery of All Victims in Ministerial Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-recovery-of-all-victims-in-ministerial-helicopter-crash/Rescue teams have retrieved the remains of all eight victims from Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve near Brofoyedru, Ashanti Region. The Ghana Armed Forces aircraft was transporting senior officials to launch a mining reform program in Obuasi when it went down, incinerating the aircraft beyond recognition. The deceased include Defence […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-recovery-of-all-victims-in-ministerial-helicopter-crash/

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9 d. ago EXPLAINER! The black box: the key to unlocking the truth behind Ghana’s helicopter crash

Following the devastating military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including the two government ministers, questions are mounting over what went wrong aboard the Ghana Armed Forces aircraft, reportedly procured from China.

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