43 h. 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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61 h. 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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3 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/

Transport

3 d. ago Helicopter crash: Remains could’ve been handled better than in cocoa sacks – Col. Aboagye decries lack of dignity in handling victims

Security analyst and retired military officer, Col. Festus Aboagye, has criticised Ghana’s emergency response systems, highlighting both a lack of coordination and a failure to preserve dignity in the handling of victims of national disasters.

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3 d. ago Helicopter crash: Remains could’ve been handled better than in cocoa sacks – Col. Aboagye

Security analyst, Col. Festus Aboagye (Rtd), has criticised Ghana’s emergency response systems in the treatment of the recent tragedy.

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4 d. ago Sudanese airstrike hits Darfur airport, killing 40 suspected mercenaries

A Sudanese airstrike hit an airport in the country’s Darfur region controlled by a notorious paramilitary group, destroying a suspected Emirati military aircraft and killing dozens of suspected mercenaries, Sudanese officials and a rebel adviser said Thursday.

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5 d. ago Security Expert Demands Full Probe Into Ghana Military Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/security-expert-demands-full-probe-into-ghana-military-helicopter-crash/Security analyst Richard Kumadoe has called for a comprehensive investigation into the military helicopter crash that killed eight people in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, emphasizing the need to determine whether the incident was accidental or involved other factors. The August 6th disaster claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/security-expert-demands-full-probe-into-ghana-military-helicopter-crash/

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5 d. ago Fire Service joins probe into helicopter crash that killed 2 ministers

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says it is working in close collaboration with other security agencies to investigate the tragic helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two senior government ministers. The military aircraft went down on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, killing Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, […]

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7 d. ago GPL Fixture Release Sparks Early Title Prediction from Analyst

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gpl-fixture-release-sparks-early-title-prediction-from-analyst/The Ghana Football Association has published the full fixture list for the 2025/26 Premier League season, setting defending champions Gold Stars FC against Bechem United at home in Bibiani for the opening weekend. Accra Hearts of Oak host promoted Hohoe United, while rivals Asante Kotoko face a challenging away start at Berekum Chelsea. Former champions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gpl-fixture-release-sparks-early-title-prediction-from-analyst/

Politics

9 d. ago Ghana Security Analyst Warns of Military Protocol Gap in Domestic Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-security-analyst-warns-of-military-protocol-gap-in-domestic-operations/Security expert Dr. Ishmael Norman has criticized Ghana’s lack of a standardized operating manual for military deployments during domestic civil disturbances. Speaking on KeyPoints on August 2, 2025, Norman revealed his research uncovered no documented guidelines for army engagement in local crises—unlike structured protocols for international peacekeeping missions. He highlighted that soldiers responding to emergencies like […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-security-analyst-warns-of-military-protocol-gap-in-domestic-operations/

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3 w. ago Ghana Urged to Expedite Lithium Deal Renegotiation as Market Shifts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-expedite-lithium-deal-renegotiation-as-market-shifts/Policy analyst Dr. Steve Manteaw has warned that delays in revising Ghana’s lithium agreement with Atlantic Lithium could diminish the country’s economic benefits amid falling global prices and emerging battery alternatives. The Ghana Extractives Transparency Initiative chairman cited an 80% drop in lithium values since 2022 peaks, coupled with industry shifts toward sodium and magnesium-based […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-expedite-lithium-deal-renegotiation-as-market-shifts/

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