53 h. ago Ghana to Fund Education for Children of Helicopter Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-fund-education-for-children-of-helicopter-crash-victims/President John Mahama announced a dedicated support fund for children orphaned by last week’s fatal Ghana Air Force helicopter crash. He made the pledge during Tuesday’s funeral rites for Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, the Deputy National Security Coordinator who perished in the August 6 disaster. Speaking with evident emotion in Accra, President Mahama stressed the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-to-fund-education-for-children-of-helicopter-crash-victims/

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4 d. ago Mahama Moves to Vet Public Prophecies After National Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-moves-to-vet-public-prophecies-after-national-tragedy/President John Mahama has endorsed new measures requiring religious leaders to submit prophecies with “national significance” for government review before public declaration. The directive, announced Sunday by Presidential Envoy for Interfaith Relations Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, specifically targets forecasts involving political leaders, governance, security, or public stability. The move follows last week’s helicopter crash that killed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-moves-to-vet-public-prophecies-after-national-tragedy/

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5 d. ago Mahama Delivers Ten Churches to Assemblies of God in North Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-delivers-ten-churches-to-assemblies-of-god-in-north-ghana/President John Mahama has handed over ten fully furnished church buildings to the Assemblies of God denomination across northern Ghana, fulfilling a campaign pledge made last November. The project, completed within six months, stems from a promise Mahama gave during a campaign stop in Navrongo. Fuseini Donkor, confirming the delivery during an appearance on TV3’s New […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-delivers-ten-churches-to-assemblies-of-god-in-north-ghana/

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5 d. ago CIHOG Mourns Helicopter Crash Victims, Extends Condolences to Families

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cihog-mourns-helicopter-crash-victims-extends-condolences-to-families/The Coalition for Islamic Humanitarian Organisations of Ghana (CIHOG) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight prominent Ghanaians on August 6, 2025, in Adanse near Obuasi. In a statement signed by Administrator Sulemana Alhassan Atakpo, CIHOG extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, President John Dramani Mahama, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cihog-mourns-helicopter-crash-victims-extends-condolences-to-families/

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6 d. ago Construction Chamber Demands Transport Safety Review After Fatal Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/construction-chamber-demands-transport-safety-review-after-fatal-crash/Ghana’s construction leaders have joined the nation in mourning eight prominent citizens killed in a military helicopter crash. The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI) expressed deep sorrow over the August 6th tragedy, which occurred as the aircraft travelled to Obuasi. In a public statement, the GhCCI offered heartfelt condolences to President John Mahama, Parliament, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/construction-chamber-demands-transport-safety-review-after-fatal-crash/

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6 d. ago Mahama Orders Full Probe into Deadly Helicopter Crash, Declares National Mourning

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-orders-full-probe-into-deadly-helicopter-crash-declares-national-mourning/President John Mahama has ordered a comprehensive, transparent investigation into Wednesday’s helicopter crash that killed eight people, including senior ministers and military personnel. In a solemn address from Jubilee House, Mahama described the Adansi Akrofuom tragedy as a national loss, pledging unwavering support for bereaved families while urging unity amid grief. “It is with a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-orders-full-probe-into-deadly-helicopter-crash-declares-national-mourning/

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7 d. ago Ghana Postpones Currency Anniversary After Ministerial Deaths in Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-postpones-currency-anniversary-after-ministerial-deaths-in-helicopter-crash/The Bank of Ghana has indefinitely postponed the national launch of its “Cedi@60” anniversary celebrations following a devastating military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two senior government ministers. The event was originally scheduled for Friday, August 8. This decision aligns with a three-day period of national mourning declared by President John Mahama, running […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-postpones-currency-anniversary-after-ministerial-deaths-in-helicopter-crash/

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7 d. ago Mahama Urges African Leaders to Treat Health Spending as Economic Investment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-african-leaders-to-treat-health-spending-as-economic-investment/President John Mahama challenged African governments to fundamentally rethink healthcare financing, arguing it should be classified as capital investment, not consumption. Speaking at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, Mahama asserted that viewing health expenditure as an economic drain is outdated and counterproductive. He positioned robust health systems as essential drivers of productivity, social […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-african-leaders-to-treat-health-spending-as-economic-investment/

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3 w. ago Mahama Launches Coastal Protection Project with Livelihood Boost for Fishing Communities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-coastal-protection-project-with-livelihood-boost-for-fishing-communities/President John Mahama has initiated Phase Two of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project, combining sea defense infrastructure with economic facilities to revitalize tidal wave-battered communities along Ghana’s eastern coast. The 2025-2029 intervention will deliver: Climate Resilience: 8km of shoreline defenses (37 groins, dune restoration) Economic Infrastructure: Modern fish market, cold storage, processing units, and sanitation systems Transport […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-coastal-protection-project-with-livelihood-boost-for-fishing-communities/

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3 w. ago China Funds Modern Aflao Market as Mahama Launches Coastal Protection Project

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-funds-modern-aflao-market-as-mahama-launches-coastal-protection-project/President John Dramani Mahama has announced China’s grant financing for a contemporary market in Aflao during the Phase Two launch of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project. The July 2025 revelation positions the market as an economic revitalization tool for the border community, complementing ongoing coastal resilience efforts in Ketu South Municipality. Official project details confirm […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/china-funds-modern-aflao-market-as-mahama-launches-coastal-protection-project/

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3 w. ago Mahama Urges Infrastructure Investment to Realize AfCFTA Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-infrastructure-investment-to-realize-afcfta-potential/President John Dramani Mahama has called for accelerated infrastructure development across Africa to unlock the African Continental Free Trade Area’s (AfCFTA) economic promise. During a July 20, 2025, meeting with AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene in Accra, Mahama stressed that seamless trade integration requires strategic transport and digital networks. Official communications from the Presidency highlighted Mahama’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-infrastructure-investment-to-realize-afcfta-potential/

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3 w. ago Blekusu Coastal project: We’re reclaiming our coastlines – Housing Minister

Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to climate resilience and environmental protection as he led the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region.

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3 w. ago Mahama breaks ground for Phase II of Blekusu Coastal Protection project

President John Mahama on Saturday cut sod for the commencement of Phase II of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project, renewing hope for coastal communities long battered by tidal waves.

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