The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that the number of arrests linked to the deadly attack on a military escort convoy in Binduri in the Upper East Region has risen to 21, as security operations intensify to track down remaining suspects. The attack occurred on Monday, April 27, 2026, when a convoy transporting approximately […]
About 18 suspected illegal miners have been arrested in a major anti-galamsey operation carried out within the Cape Three Points Forest Reserve in the Agona Ahanta District of the Western Region. The operation, led by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat, took place on Monday, April 27, 2026, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., following […]
Ghana High Commission in South Africa, Pretoria has issued a security advisory urging Ghanaian nationals in South Africa to exercise heightened vigilance and prioritise their personal safety amid planned demonstrations in the city. The advisory, released on April 28, 2026, cautioned members of the Ghanaian community to avoid protest areas, limit public exposure and take […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ghana has cautioned Ghanaian traders using the Mali route to suspend travel following heightened terrorist attacks that have destabilised parts of the country and raised concerns over the safety of transit corridors used by regional traders. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry strongly advised traders and drivers […]
A newborn baby has been rescued after being found abandoned in a bush at Dechimso-Hafia in the Manhyia South Municipality of the Ashanti Region, in an incident that has triggered police investigations and renewed concerns about child welfare in the area. The baby was discovered by residents on Sunday, who quickly alerted authorities before the […]
About three million people in Ghana remain vulnerable to poor or borderline food consumption despite signs of national resilience, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has said. The Food Insecurity Vulnerability Report, produced under the Mobile Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (mVAM) Survey, showed that 91 per cent of households, equating to nearly 30 million people, reported […]
Ghana has achieved a sharp reduction in malaria-related deaths over the past decade, but sustained transmission continues to hinder elimination efforts, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said. The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) said that malaria deaths fell from about 3,300 in 2011 to 52 in 2025, representing a reduction of more than 98 per cent and one of the […]
Mulan Neurodiversity School in Accra, in collaboration with the National Assessment and Resource Centre, has organised an autism screening and awareness, calling for greater inclusion, early intervention, and government support for children with developmental and learning challenges. The initiative, held as part of the Autism Awareness Month, focused on screening children and providing professional assessments to support […]
Twenty-two-year-old commercial motor rider Saviour Awi has been arraigned before the Cape Coast Circuit I for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl at Twifo Nyinase in the Central Region. Awi allegedly lured the girl into an uncompleted building in their neighbourhood on Sunday, March 29, 2026, and had sex with her, according to the police. However, […]
The South African Police Service has warned that persons found participating in, inciting or supporting xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians and other foreign nationals will be arrested and prosecuted, as authorities move to contain rising anti-migrant tensions. The warning comes amid heightened attacks and intimidation reportedly led by vigilante-style groups targeting migrants, including attempts to block […]
