49 m. ago West Africa Forges Water Strategy as Regional Tensions Simmer

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/Dakar buzzed with technical experts days before the high-profile water council relaunch, as national coordinators and basin authorities gathered for critical roadmap talks. The July 9 meeting saw Senegal’s water ministry lead assessments of climate finance projects and youth training programs, building on 2024 commitments. Delegates sharpened focus on cross-border data sharing through a new […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-africa-forges-water-strategy-as-regional-tensions-simmer/

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66 m. ago Ghana seeks help from U.S. forensic experts to unravel helicopter crash

The government has officially invited U.S. forensic experts to assist in the ongoing investigation into the August 6 military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers.

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90 m. ago Ghana Embassy in Washington holds memorial service for helicopter crash victims

The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C., has held a solemn memorial service for the victims of the Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment, Science and Technology Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six other officials on Wednesday, August 6.

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98 m. ago GJA sets August 19 for rerun of Ashanti Regional Chairman Election

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has officially announced that a rerun of the Ashanti Regional Chairman Election will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Electoral Commission Regional Office in Kumasi.

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3 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 h. ago Ghana Faces Fiscal Tightrope as World Bank Urges Strategic Spending

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-tightrope-as-world-bank-urges-strategic-spending/The World Bank has endorsed Ghana’s aggressive fiscal consolidation while urging the government not to sacrifice critical investments protecting vulnerable citizens. This delicate balance emerged as a central theme at the launch of Ghana’s 9th Economic Update, where policymakers grapple with sustaining reforms without stalling social progress. Robert Taliercio, World Bank Director for Ghana, Sierra […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-fiscal-tightrope-as-world-bank-urges-strategic-spending/

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3 h. ago Africa50 Tops US$1.4 Billion as Infrastructure Deals Accelerate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-tops-us1-4-billion-as-infrastructure-deals-accelerate/Africa50 has surpassed $1.4 billion in managed assets, channeling fresh capital into critical power, digital, and trade infrastructure projects across the continent. The investment platform, founded by African governments and the African Development Bank (AfDB), leverages this growth to tackle Africa’s vast infrastructure funding shortfall. Its portfolio companies now represent over $8 billion in value, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/africa50-tops-us1-4-billion-as-infrastructure-deals-accelerate/

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5 h. ago We support Bawumia because he is a unifier, experienced and not corrupt – NPP youth

NPP youth organisers from nearly all 276 constituencies across the country have unanimously endorsed former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and also eulogised him as the best candidate to lead the NPP.

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7 h. ago NPP’s Nana B Accuses IGP of “Selective Justice,” Demands Accountability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched a scathing attack on Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accusing him of politicizing law enforcement and undermining the service’s integrity. Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), the party’s National Organiser, declared the IGP “unfit for purpose” during a press briefing in Accra, citing alleged bias in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/

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7 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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7 h. ago NPP Official Vows Unflinching Criticism Despite Activists’ Arrests

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-vows-unflinching-criticism-despite-activists-arrests/Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former communications manager for ex-Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s 2024 campaign, has defiantly declared that opposition criticism will continue despite recent arrests of New Patriotic Party (NPP) activists. Speaking on Accra’s OKAY FM, Aboagye slammed the Mahama administration’s use of security agencies, calling it intimidation. “You cannot prevent us from talking. Arrest me—I’ll […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-vows-unflinching-criticism-despite-activists-arrests/

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7 h. ago Ghana Military Awaits Experts to Examine Crashed Helicopter’s Recorder

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-awaits-experts-to-examine-crashed-helicopters-recorder/Ghana’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has confirmed the armed forces are preserving the anti-crash recorder recovered from the August 6 helicopter crash site while awaiting specialized aviation experts and manufacturers to determine how to analyze its data. The device—critical to understanding why the Z-9 helicopter plunged near Bamako, killing eight including […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-awaits-experts-to-examine-crashed-helicopters-recorder/

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12 h. ago Foreign missions join Ghana in mourning  helicopter crash victims

Ghana continues to receive an outpouring of messages from the international community commiserating with the nation over the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of senior government officials and military officers.

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12 h. ago New York sues Zelle, says security lapses led to $1 billion consumer fraud losses

Zelle was sued on Wednesday by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the electronic payment platform's refusal to adopt critical safety features enabled fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion from consumers.

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17 h. ago Failed Republican candidate jailed for 80 years over gun attacks on Democrats’ homes

A failed Republican candidate in New Mexico was jailed for 80 years on Wednesday for contracting gunmen to carry out drive-by shootings on the homes of Democratic officials after his 2022 election defeat.

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19 h. ago East African migrants drive surge of arrivals in Spain’s Balearic islands

More than 30 boats carrying about 600 irregular migrants have arrived in Spain's Balearic islands since Monday, officials said, as a new migratory route from North Africa gains traction after a crackdown by authorities in other jumping off points.

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21 h. ago Ghana Police Arrest Social Media Figure in Weapons Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/Ghanaian authorities have detained social media personality Daniel Adomako, known online as “Sir Obama Pokuase,” following an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal weapons possession. The arrest comes after weeks of investigation into videos showing individuals brandishing sophisticated firearms, which Adomako allegedly circulated on his platforms. Assistant Commissioner Grace Ansah-Akrofi confirmed security forces recovered “a substantial number” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/

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22 h. ago Illegal Miners Threaten Ghana’s Energy Lifelines Amid Rescue Plan Launch

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/Galamsey operators are digging perilously close to Ghana’s critical gas pipelines, risking catastrophic explosions that could cripple the nation’s power supply. Nana Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI, Board Chairman of Genser Energy, warns miners prospecting beneath pipelines in Ashanti and Western regions are “playing with fire.” These high-pressure arteries carry flammable natural gas feeding thermal plants […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/illegal-miners-threaten-ghanas-energy-lifelines-amid-rescue-plan-launch/

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22 h. ago NPP activists Sir Obama Pokuase, Fante Comedy granted bail but remain in custody

NPP activist Daniel Adomako, popularly known as Sir Obama Pokuase, and TikTok personality Prince Ofori, alias Fante Comedy, have been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court but will spend the night in police custody.

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23 h. ago Former South Korean First Lady Arrested Amid Corruption Probe

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-korean-first-lady-arrested-amid-corruption-probe/Kim Keon Hee, wife of jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained Tuesday on charges of stock manipulation, bribery, and election interference. A Seoul court issued the warrant after a four-hour hearing, rejecting her denials and citing concerns she might destroy evidence. This marks the first time in South Korea’s history that both a former […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-south-korean-first-lady-arrested-amid-corruption-probe/

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