3 h. ago Kojo Asante calls for review of GAF resources after helicopter crash

Director of Programmes and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kwame Pumpuni Asante, has called for a critical review of the resources and logistics available to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in the wake of the fatal military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofoum. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, August 16, […]

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14 h. ago Beyond the Uniform: Restore or Emphasize the Human Qualities, Dignity and Values, of The Ghanaian Soldier

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Akwah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beyond-the-uniform-restore-or-emphasize-the-human-qualities-dignity-and-values-of-the-ghanaian-soldier/Honoring the Fallen, Confronting Political Indifference, and Restoring Dignity to the Armed Forces   In the quiet corridors of Ghana’s military history, countless reformers have served, sacrificed, and faded into anonymity. Their names are rarely etched in stone, their stories seldom told. Yet they are the backbone of the republic, men and women who have […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Nana Akwah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/beyond-the-uniform-restore-or-emphasize-the-human-qualities-dignity-and-values-of-the-ghanaian-soldier/

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27 h. ago Military officers killed in helicopter crash posthumously promoted

President John Mahama has announced the posthumous promotion of eight Ghana Armed Forces personnel who perished in the August 6 helicopter crash.

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27 h. ago Military officers killed in helicopter crash posthumously promoted – Mahama

President John Mahama has approved the posthumous promotion of the three Ghana Armed Forces personnel who perished in the August 6 helicopter crash.

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29 h. ago Though your wings were clipped too soon, your spirit soars – GAF pays tribute to Manaen Twum Ampadu

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has paid tribute to the late Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, describing him as “a brilliant and promising young officer whose light was extinguished far too soon” in the tragic helicopter crash of Wednesday, 6 August. During the solemn State burial of the eight fallen heroes at the Black Star […]

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34 h. ago Equip Armed Forces to deal with disasters – Former National Security Minister

A former National Security Minister, Francis Poku, has called for support for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for it to handle disasters of large magnitude effectively.

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38 h. ago CDS explains use of cocoa sacks in helicopter crash recovery

Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, has explained that cocoa sacks were used to transport the remains of eight helicopter crash victims due to severe heat damage.

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48 h. ago Helicopter crash: Sissala Council of Chiefs commiserates with bereaved families

The Sissala Council of Chiefs has expressed profound grief over the fatal military helicopter crash that claimed eight Ghanaian lives, including senior government officials and members of the Ghana Armed Forces.

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3 d. ago Ghana Military Urges Restraint in Helicopter Crash Reporting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has publicly appealed to media outlets and commentators to halt the spread of unverified speculation concerning the fatal crash of an Air Force Z-9 helicopter. All eight personnel aboard died when the aircraft went down in the Ashanti Region. Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain VA Arhin, issued a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/

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3 d. ago Ghana Armed Forces cautions media over speculative reports on helicopter crash

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has urged media practitioners, commentators, bloggers, and content creators to exercise caution and avoid speculative or unverified reports about the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

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4 d. ago GBC mourns eight public officials killed in helicopter crash  

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has extended condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the Ghana Armed Forces, bereaved families, and the nation.  

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4 d. ago Helicopter crash: ‘We can’t fault GAF for arriving late’ — Col. Aboagye

A security analyst and retired military officer, Colonel Festus Aboagye, has mounted a spirited defense of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) against public criticism regarding their response time to the tragic helicopter crash on August 6. Eight prominent Ghanaians, including the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, […]

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4 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 Omane Boamah crafted major health policies in NDC manifesto – Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that several of the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) flagship health sector pledges were the brainchild of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah.

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4 d. ago Bright Simons questions military’s readiness for forest rescue operations after deadly crash

IMANI Africa’s Honorary Vice President, Bright Simons, has questioned the Ghana Armed Forces’ preparedness for rescue missions in difficult forest terrain following last Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom district.

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5 d. ago Ghanaian Soldier’s Newlywed Wife Wept Uncontrollably Before Fatal Helicopter Deployment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-soldiers-newlywed-wife-wept-uncontrollably-before-fatal-helicopter-deployment/Sergeant Ernest Addo-Mensah, one of the Ghana Armed Forces personnel killed in the August 6th helicopter crash, spent just seven days with his wife after their wedding before returning to duty. His mother has shared heartbreaking details of their final farewell, revealing the soldier’s bride wept inconsolably as he left, a grief the family now […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-soldiers-newlywed-wife-wept-uncontrollably-before-fatal-helicopter-deployment/

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6 d. ago Ghana Armed Forces to Host Inaugural National Bowls Championship

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-armed-forces-to-host-inaugural-national-bowls-championship/Accra’s Burma Camp will buzz with sporting energy as the Ghana Armed Forces Sports Complex hosts the country’s first-ever national bowls championship from August 20–21, 2025. Organized by the Ghana Bowls Federation and the Armed Forces Sports Directorate, the event kicks off with a youth tournament for Garrison Basic School pupils before elite matches commence. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-armed-forces-to-host-inaugural-national-bowls-championship/

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6 d. ago GAF mourns Squadron Leader Bafemi Anala, calls loss irreplaceable

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has described the late Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala as an “irreplaceable loss” to both the service and the nation, following the August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed his life and those of seven others, including two cabinet ministers.

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6 d. ago GAF mourns Squadron Leader Anala, praises ‘irreplaceable’ legacy

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has paid a tribute to Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, one of the eight victims of the military helicopter crash on August 6.

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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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