Day: August 6, 2025

Accra: The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially confirmed the crash of its Z9 helicopter that took off this morning at 0912hrs from Accra enroute to Obuasi. A press statement issued by GAF’s Department of Public Relations and signed by Naval Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, the Acting Director, stated that the incident occurred in the general area of Siaman near Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, resulting in the deaths of all onboard. According to Ghana News Agency, the crew members who perished in the crash were Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest

Accra: The Ghana Civil-Society Cocoa Platform (GCCP) has expressed mixed feelings over the government’s recent announcement of a new cocoa producer price for the 2025/2026 season. The GCCP described the action as both ‘misleading’ and ‘insufficient’ to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at a press conference organised by GCCP in Accra, Mr. Issaka Issifu, a member of the GCCP, stated that while the headline price of USD $5,040 per metric tonne may appear generous when compared to the previous season’s $3,100, a closer look at the figures in the local

Accra: On a Sunday sunny afternoon, Madam Anne Bayor, a peasant farmer at Kyeatanga, a deprived community along the Block Volta River in the Wa West District, strolled into the banking hall of the Wa Community Cooperative Credit Union (WACCU) at Dorimon to withdraw money. It was the third week of June, and Madam Bayor was mobilizing in preparation for the ensuing farming season-she needed some money to buy farm inputs and for mechanization services. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Bayor’s savings could not suffice her financial needs to cultivate her two-acre field on which she planned to inter-crop

Accra: Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has conveyed his condolences to the Government and the families affected by the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two ministers and six others on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Dr. Bawumia expressed his sorrow over the tragic loss, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of the deceased. According to Ghana News Agency, the helicopter was on its way to Obuasi when it lost contact with radar and crashed in a forested area near Adansi Brofoyedru. The incident resulted in the deaths of several prominent figures, including Dr. Edward

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has suspended all his scheduled activities and engagements for the remainder of the week following Wednesday’s national tragedy in which eight lives were lost in a military helicopter crash. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister in charge of Government Communications and Presidential Spokesman, said the step reflected the Government’s immediate response to honour the victims. The statement announced that the nation would observe three days of national mourning beginning Thursday, August 7, 2025. Mr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff at the Presidency, has directed that all flags be