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Mahama to Engage Ghanaian Diaspora in Philadelphia Dialogue
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Mahama to Engage Ghanaian Diaspora in Philadelphia Dialogue

The US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Embassy of Ghana in the United States has announced a major diaspora engagement event featuring John Dramani Mahama. Dubbed the Diaspora Community Dialogue, the event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Temple Performing Arts Center in Philadelphia. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. The dialogue is expected to bring together members of the Ghanaian diaspora, government officials, and key stakeholders for an evening of engagement, culture, and national reflection. It will provide a platform for Ghanaians living abroad to interact directly with the President and senior government officials on issues of national development and diaspora participation. The programme will feature a rich display of Ghanaian ...
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Lincoln University to Honour Mahama with Doctorate for Global Leadership
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Lincoln University to Honour Mahama with Doctorate for Global Leadership

Lincoln University has announced it will confer an honorary doctorate on John Dramani Mahama in recognition of his global leadership and advocacy for reparative justice. The ceremony is scheduled for March 26, 2026, at the university’s campus in Pennsylvania, USA. According to the institution, the honour celebrates Mahama’s contributions to public service, democratic governance, peaceful international relations, and his efforts in promoting justice, equality, and access to education worldwide. University President Brenda A. Allen described the recognition as a significant moment for the institution. She noted that Mahama’s visit aligns with the university’s mission of promoting social justice and servant leadership across borders. She also highlighted the historical connection bet...
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Police Assure Public of Tight Security for Eid-ul-Fitr in Accra
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Police Assure Public of Tight Security for Eid-ul-Fitr in Accra

The Accra Regional Police Command has assured the public of comprehensive security arrangements ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, aimed at ensuring a peaceful and incident-free festivity across the region. According to the Command, adequate police personnel have been deployed to strategic locations, including mosques, Eid prayer grounds, major roads, markets, transport terminals, and other public places to safeguard lives and property. The police further indicated that special traffic management teams will be on the ground to regulate vehicular movement before, during, and after the prayers. This measure is expected to ease congestion and promote road safety, especially in busy parts of the capital. In addition, patrol teams will intensify visibility policing within ...
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FIRST BATCH OF GHANA ARMED FORCES RECRUITS TO BEGIN TRAINING
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FIRST BATCH OF GHANA ARMED FORCES RECRUITS TO BEGIN TRAINING

The Ghana Armed Forces has announced the completion of the selection process for the first batch of recruits for its 2026 enlistment exercise, with two thousand (2,000) individuals successfully shortlisted. According to a statement released by the military, the selected recruits—who form the first of four batches—have been invited to report to their respective regional selection centres across all 16 regions of the country. They are expected to pick up their appointment letters and prospectus on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 0900 hours. The Armed Forces also encouraged applicants who were deferred at the medical screening stage due to treatable conditions to seek appropriate medical care. These individuals will be given another opportunity to undergo medical review at a later date at...
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PassionAir Restores Normal Flight Operations After Weekend Disruptions
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PassionAir Restores Normal Flight Operations After Weekend Disruptions

Ghanaian domestic airline PassionAir has announced the full restoration of its flight operations after resolving recent technical challenges that disrupted services, particularly on the Kumasi route. In a statement issued on Monday, the airline confirmed that all flights across its network are now operating according to the regular schedule following delays experienced over the weekend. According to the airline, the disruptions were addressed through the efforts of its technical and operations teams, who worked overnight to resolve the issues and ensure that all aircraft meet the highest standards of safety and reliability. “PassionAir is pleased to announce that the operational challenges affecting our Kumasi route and causing delays across our network have been fully resolved,” ...
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Mahama Directs Expansion of Security Services Recruitment to 40,000
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Mahama Directs Expansion of Security Services Recruitment to 40,000

President John Dramani Mahama has directed a significant expansion of recruitment into Ghana’s security services, increasing the planned intake from 20,000 to 40,000 personnel over the next four years. The directive followed a high-level meeting chaired by the President with the heads of various security agencies, as well as the Minister for the Interior and the Acting Minister for Defence. The meeting focused on reviewing the ongoing recruitment process across the country’s security institutions. During the briefing, the President was updated on the current progress of recruitment efforts. After assessing the situation, he instructed that the number of recruits be doubled to strengthen the operational capacity of the nation’s security agencies. President Mahama also emphasized th...
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Two Dead After Microlight Helicopter Crashes into Preschool at Tema Community 1
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Two Dead After Microlight Helicopter Crashes into Preschool at Tema Community 1

Two people have died after a private microlight helicopter crash-landed into a preschool at Tema Community 1 on Monday afternoon. The aircraft, identified as a private microlight helicopter with registration G9-ADV, was travelling from Ho to make Accra when it crashed into the TMA Daycare Preschool at Site 18 in Tema. According to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the incident occurred around 2:59 p.m. Firefighters from the Tema Metro Fire Station responded swiftly, arriving at the scene within three minutes of receiving the distress report. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames, but firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures. Rescue teams then worked carefully to retrieve the bodies of the two male occupants ...
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Upper West Police Engage Wa West MP, DCE on Security Situation
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Upper West Police Engage Wa West MP, DCE on Security Situation

The Upper West Regional Police Command has hosted the Member of Parliament for Wa West District, Hon. Peter Lanchene Toubu, and the District Chief Executive, Hon. Richard Wullo, during a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on security issues in the district. The meeting, which took place on March 5, 2026, focused on assessing the current security situation in the Wa West District and reviewing ongoing police operational strategies. During the engagement, the Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, briefed the delegation on the progress of police investigations into several incidents recorded in the district over the past two years. According to him, some of the cases are currently before the courts, while others remain under active investigation....
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IGP Receives NYPD Delegation to Strengthen Ghana–US Policing Cooperation
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IGP Receives NYPD Delegation to Strengthen Ghana–US Policing Cooperation

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has received a senior delegation from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) at the Ghana Police Service Headquarters in Accra as part of efforts to deepen policing cooperation between Ghana and the United States. The delegation’s visit formed part of a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening operational collaboration, professional exchanges, and modern policing practices between the two law enforcement institutions. During the meeting, the IGP and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) held extensive discussions with the NYPD team on contemporary policing challenges and opportunities for cooperation. Key among the discussions was the growing role of technology in modern law enforcement. Both sid...
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Vice President Engages Roads Ministry on Infrastructure Development
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Vice President Engages Roads Ministry on Infrastructure Development

The Vice President of the Republic, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving the country’s road infrastructure following an official working visit to the Ministry of Roads and Highways. During the visit, the Vice President was received by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, and the leadership of the Ministry. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the current state of Ghana’s road network and strengthen coordination between the Presidency and the Ministry. Officials from the Ministry briefed the Vice President on the status of the country’s road network, which currently spans about 137,000 kilometres. They also outlined government’s plans to expand and modernize road infrastructure across the country as part of the administ...
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