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Ghana Armed Forces Suspends Recruitment Exercise in Greater Accra Following Fatal Incident
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Ghana Armed Forces Suspends Recruitment Exercise in Greater Accra Following Fatal Incident

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced a temporary suspension of its ongoing 2025/2026 recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region following a tragic incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on Wednesday morning. In an official statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations for the Ghana Navy, the Armed Forces expressed deep regret over the fatal incident, which occurred during the screening process at the stadium. According to the statement, the suspension aims to allow authorities to implement additional safety and organizational measures to ensure a seamless and secure continuation of the exercise. A Board of Inquiry has also been established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event and to make recomm...
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Ghana Army, Police storm Hwediem and other communities over attacks on NAIMOS, EPA Officials and Journalists
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Ghana Army, Police storm Hwediem and other communities over attacks on NAIMOS, EPA Officials and Journalists

The Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service have launched a joint, intelligence-led operation in multiple regions across the country following recent violent attacks on members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), Police officers, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, and journalists. The coordinated swoops, which began at dawn on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, are taking place in several identified hotspots — including Dadwene and Anwona in the Ashanti Region, Ehi in the Volta Region, and Hwediem, Kenyase, Guaso, and Marhani in the Ahafo Region. According to a joint statement issued by the Armed Forces and the Police, the operation aims to apprehend individuals responsible for orchestrating and carrying out the recent attacks on stat...
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Tragedy at El-Wak Stadium: Six Dead, Several Injured During Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment Exercise
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Tragedy at El-Wak Stadium: Six Dead, Several Injured During Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment Exercise

A tragic stampede occurred at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra early this morning during the Ghana Armed Forces’ (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment exercise, resulting in the deaths of six potential recruits and leaving several others injured. According to a statement released by the Ghana Armed Forces, the incident happened around 6:20 a.m., when a sudden surge of applicants breached security protocols and rushed through the gates ahead of the scheduled screening. The chaos led to a fatal stampede that claimed multiple lives and caused various degrees of injuries among applicants. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that the injured victims were immediately transported to the 37 Military Hospital, where they are receiving emergency medical care. Medical teams are reportedly working around t...
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Asantehene to conclude mediation in Bawku chieftaincy conflict on November 30 and December 1
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Asantehene to conclude mediation in Bawku chieftaincy conflict on November 30 and December 1

The Manhyia Palace has announced that His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has scheduled November 30 and December 1, 2025, for what is expected to be the final phase of his mediation efforts in the long-standing Bawku chieftaincy conflict. A statement signed by Kofi Badu, Chief of Staff at the Manhyia Palace, revealed that the Asantehene has been leading a series of peace mediation meetings aimed at restoring lasting peace to the Bawku area, which has faced intermittent tensions over chieftaincy disputes. His Majesty commended all parties involved for their positive and cooperative approach throughout the mediation process. He further appealed to stakeholders, community members, and supporters from both sides to refrain from any actions that could undermine the progress made...
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KNUST Assures Community as State Takes Over Prosecution in Murder of Late Student, Joana Deladem Yabani
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KNUST Assures Community as State Takes Over Prosecution in Murder of Late Student, Joana Deladem Yabani

The management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has assured the university community and the general public that the State has taken over the prosecution of the murder case involving the late Miss Joana Deladem Yabani, a student whose tragic death shocked the nation. In a statement signed by University Management, KNUST confirmed that the accused person remains in lawful custody on remand as the legal process continues. The University also reaffirmed its commitment to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies to ensure that justice is served. “We wish to assure the University community that the State has taken over the prosecution of the case, and the accused person remains in lawful custody on remand as the legal process continues,” the statement...
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Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Seven in Dunkwa Akyempim, Central Region
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Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Seven in Dunkwa Akyempim, Central Region

A devastating fire incident in Akyempim, Upper Denkyira East Municipality, has claimed the lives of seven members of a family, including five children, in the early hours of Saturday. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the Dunkwa-On-Offin Fire Station received an emergency call at 1:04 a.m. and promptly dispatched a team to the scene. The crew arrived at 1:20 a.m. to find a four-bedroom house, numbered AA/5259/7534, partially engulfed in flames. One bedroom, where the victims were sleeping, was completely on fire and padlocked from the outside. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze by 1:32 a.m., preventing it from spreading to the remaining parts of the house. Unfortunately, seven family members—including five children aged between 1 and 15, the mother, and her ...
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Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah Leads Ghana’s Delegation to COP 30 in Brazil
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Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah Leads Ghana’s Delegation to COP 30 in Brazil

Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), has arrived in Brazil to lead the country’s delegation at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The high-level conference, being held in Belém, Brazil’s northern city, brings together world leaders, negotiators, civil society groups, and climate stakeholders to discuss critical issues related to climate action, nature conservation, and sustainable development. As head of Ghana’s delegation, Minister Armah-Kofi Buah is scheduled to deliver Ghana’s statement at the Summit of Heads of State on Thursday, November 6, 2025, representing President H.E. John Dramani Mahama. The a...
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Ghana Extends Condolences to Jamaica Following Devastating Hurricane Melissa
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Ghana Extends Condolences to Jamaica Following Devastating Hurricane Melissa

The Government of Ghana has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation in Jamaica caused by Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm that struck the Caribbean nation on Tuesday, 28th October 2025. In an official statement issued in Accra, President John Dramani Mahama extended heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Jamaica. Through a diplomatic note sent to Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, President Mahama conveyed Ghana’s sympathy to the bereaved families, wished the injured a speedy recovery, and expressed solidarity with all those left homeless by the disaster. “The Republic of Ghana stands in solidarity with Jamaica as the nation navigates these difficult times,” the statement read. “We are confident in the resilie...
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Ho Municipal Assembly restores streetlights to boost security, economy 
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Ho Municipal Assembly restores streetlights to boost security, economy 

Mr. Stephen Adom, the Ho Municipal Chief Executive, has launched “Operation No Darkness Phase 5” to restore broken streetlights across the municipality.  “Operation No Darkness” is an exercise by the Ho Municipal Assembly to restore streetlights in communities across the municipality, aimed at improving public safety, security, and economic activity.  Mr. Adom, who led the exercise, said the project reflected the Assembly’s commitment to creating a safer and more vibrant city.   “Working streetlights means enhanced security for all, improved safety for pedestrians and drivers, and a boost to local businesses and economic activities,” he stated.  He explained that well-lit streets help reduce criminal activity while encouraging nightlife and business operatio...
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KAIPTC holds 14th graduation ceremony, urges graduates to champion African-led peace solutions  
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KAIPTC holds 14th graduation ceremony, urges graduates to champion African-led peace solutions  

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has held its 14th graduation ceremony in Accra.    In all, 101 graduates drawn from Ghana, Nigeria, and Zambia successfully completed postgraduate studies in Conflict, Peace and Security, Gender, Peace and Security, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Conflict, Peace and Security.   The ceremony, held on the theme: “Building African Agency for Peace and Security in a Changing World,” was graced by high-ranking government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional leaders, and representatives from the security services and academia.    It served as a moment of reflection and renewal for the Centre, which continued to play a pivotal role in shaping peace and security discourse across...
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