SPECIAL REPORT: 19 years of courage in Bawku: Meet the teacher who refused to leave
By Peter Agengre In the troubled heart of Bawku, where conflict has disrupted lives and driven many to flee, one individual has bravely chosen to remain. Our Upper East Regional Correspondent, Peter Agengre, shares the inspiring tale of a dedicated teacher whose unwavering resolve shines as a beacon of hope amidst the uncertainty. Located in […]
Government fully endorses Asantehene’s Bawku conflict Mediation Report
By: Henrietta Afful The government has endorsed the findings and recommendations contained in the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report presented by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to President John Dramani Mahama in Accra on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The endorsement was announced in a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister of […]
Government begins evacuation of students in Bawku, Nalerigu and environs
By: Spendilove Incoom The Government of Ghana has initiated urgent measures to evacuate students from conflict-prone areas in Bawku, Nalerigu, and surrounding communities. This follows the imposition of a curfew announced by the Ministry of the Interior, which took effect today, Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, until further notice. […]
UER: Protect our workers in Bawku for us – Local Government Service Workers Union tells gov’t
By: Peter Agengre The National Chairman of the Local Government Service Workers Union of TUC, Engineer Moses Awenkanaab has expressed concern that workers in Bawku in the Upper East Region are not well protected at their various places of work. He said workers would not be able to increase productivity when the work environment is […]
Tight security as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II leads Bawku peace talks in Kumasi
Security was tight at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, resumed mediation efforts in the protracted Bawku conflict. Armed soldiers and police officers were stationed at strategic points around the palace, ensuring calm and order as the much-anticipated talks began. The mediation, which is expected to last […]
Ghana Armed Forces denies attack on Army Chief in Bawku
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, was attacked during a visit to Bawku in the Upper East Region. In a statement released on Friday, April 25, GAF described the claims made in two viral videos […]
Mahama Ayariga kicks against violent clashes in Bawku; calls for peace
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, and Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has strongly condemned the recent violent clashes in Bawku that reportedly caused deaths, injuries, and damage to property, including an attack on his private home. In a statement released while he was away on official duty, Mr. Ayariga expressed his sympathy to the […]
IGP leads delegation to Bawku following violent incident
By: Juliet-Edmonds The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, is leading a team comprising operations, investigation and intelligence officers to Bawku in the Upper East region to attain first-hand knowledge and assess the security situation on the ground. The Service said it was working with the Ghana Armed Forces to restore calm at Bawku […]
Five-month-old baby killed in Bawku
A five-month-old baby girl has been killed in a brutal attack in Bawku. Armed men took the baby from her mother and smashed her to the ground, leading to her tragic death. Reports say the baby’s mother had gone out to trade when the attackers followed her. They beat her severely and took the baby […]
Bawku Conflict: NCA shuts down four radio stations over security reasons
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has shut down four radio stations in Bawku for national security reasons. In a statement, the NCA said: “The National Communications Authority (NCA) wishes to inform the public that four (4) FM Radio Stations in Bawku, Upper East Region, have been shut down today.” It said the shut down followed […]
Bawku: One person shot dead, five wounded
By Peter Agengre One person is confirmed dead in Wednesday’s afternoon shooting incident in the Bawku Municipality. Five other persons are said to be receiving medical attention at an undisclosed health facility in the Upper East Region. The District Chief Executive, Amadu Hamza, who confirmed the incident to GBC News said the unfortunate incident happened […]
Ghana Immigration Service promotes four officers involved in Bawku rescue mission
The Ghana Immigration Service has promoted four officers for bravery and selflessness during a rescue mission to save three other colleagues who were attacked by unknown assailants in Bawku on April 3 this year. The three officers whose car came under fire from unknown gunmen on their way to buy food were thirty-year-old Assistant Inspector […]
Ghana Immigration Service officer shot dead by unknown gunmen at Bawku
An officer with the Ghana Immigration Service has been shot dead by unknown gunmen at Bawku in the Upper East Region. Two other officers, who were travelling with the deceased, sustained various degrees of injuries from the shooting and in critical condition. The affected officers are Assistant Inspector of Immigration, Philip Motey, stationed at Missiga; […]
BAWKU: Divisional Chiefs call for peace
By: Peter Agengre The traditional heads of the Kusaug Traditional Area in the Upper East Region says they are worried about the unending spate of violence in the Bawku Municipality which has resulted in the death of dozens of people, destruction of property and the stalling of development. This came to light at a press […]
