Dr. Omane Boamah was more than a political strategist – NDC pays tribute
By: Ashiadey Dotse The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah as more than a political strategist, hailing him as a fearless leader, a fighter for democracy, and a compassionate servant of the people.In a tribute, the party recalled his early days as President of the National Union of Ghana […]
Helicopter Crash: Difficult to believe we can no longer see these distinguished comrades – James Gunu
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has described the death of eight prominent Ghanaians in the recent helicopter crash as a painful and unbelievable loss. Speaking at the Black Star Square during the final state funeral for the victims on Friday August 15, 2025, Mr. Gunu said it was “very difficult to […]
Aviation Disasters Expose Widespread Systemic Safety Failures
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A cascade of deadly aviation incidents has recently gripped the world, eroding public confidence and exposing systemic vulnerabilities that span continents and cultures. From a military helicopter crash in Ghana to commercial disasters in India and the United States, these events are not isolated tragedies. They reveal a […]
Government seeks American help for probe into deadly helicopter crash
President John Dramani Mahama has requested American experts to help study and analyse the black box retrieved from the military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives last week, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said. The Minister confirmed that the government had formally written to the Americans to come and assist with […]
Maritime Caucus, others honour eight fallen heroes
By: Rachel Kakraba Co-Founder and Secretary of the Maritime Caucus, a pressure group, Sarah Nimeley, says the greatest tribute Ghana can pay to the eight fallen heroes is to make public the findings of the investigation into the helicopter crash that claimed their lives. She believes this will help ensure the necessary measures are taken […]
Ghanaian midfielder Salis Abdul Samed joins OGC Nice on a three year deal
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian midfielder Salis Abdul Samed has signed a three year contract with French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice. The 25-year-old, known for his energy, vision, and relentless work rate, returns to French league where he initially made a name for himself. His return to France marks a significant step forward in his […]
Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot
Mali’s military rulers say they have arrested a French national on suspicion of spying for his country in an attempt to destabilise the African nation. In a statement read on national television late on Thursday, the junta alleged that Yann Vezilier was working “on behalf of the French intelligence service”. Mr Vezilier is yet to […]
Ghanaian wins two top U.S. journalism research awards
By: Belinda Nketia Ghanaian media scholar Alexander Tawiah has earned a rare double honour at the 108th annual conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), held from August 6th to 10th, 2025 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, California. Alexander Tawiah received both the National Kappa Tau Alpha Research Award […]
Government announces detailed arrangements for State funeral of helicopter crash victims
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The government has announced detailed arrangements for the State funeral of the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash in Adansi Akrufuom in the Ashanti region. The ceremony, set for tomorrow, Friday, August 15, 2025, will be a full military service conducted by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). Deputy Chief of Staff, […]
Cape Verde declares state of emergency after deadly floods
Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, after deadly floods which killed at least nine people and forced 1,500 from their homes. The state of emergency activates crisis funds and urgent infrastructure repairs in the Atlantic Ocean islands off the west coast of Africa. Monday’s […]
GJA engages Military High Command over helicopter crash, urges transparency
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has paid a courtesy call on the Military High Command at the Office of the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) at Burma Camp, Accra, to commiserate with the Ghana Armed Forces following last week’s fatal helicopter crash that claimed the lives of three officers. […]
Raymond Atuguba replaces Justice B.Y.K. Oppong as Director of Legal Education at Ghana Legal Council
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A former Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, Professor Raymond Akongburo Atuguba, has been appointed Acting Director of Legal Education. Justice B.Y.K. Oppong of the Court of Appeal’s replacement was announced at the General Legal Council (GLC); thus, Prof. Atuguba’s appointment officially takes effect September 1, 2025. His appointment follows a […]
Global Plastics Treaty negotiations face uncertainty as countries disagree on key issues
By: Doreen Ampofo International negotiations for a plastics treaty ongoing in Geneva hit a snag after the majority of participating countries described the draft proposal as unacceptable. The draft treaty which is being considered at the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) on the Global Plastics Treaty in Geneva aims to end plastic […]
CDS outlines rapid response and recovery efforts after helicopter crash
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has described last week’s military helicopter crash recovery as one of the fastest and most complex missions in Ghana’s history. Speaking at Burma Camp in Accra, the CDS recounted that rescue teams were mobilised within 30 minutes of detecting distress […]
