Ghana Mourns as Eight Officials Die in Helicopter Crash

Accra: Flags fly at half mast at the Presidency and across the country, signifying a period of national grief and mourning. In fact, the mood at the Presidency is one of deep sorrow, pain, and reflections. Two Cabinet Ministers and six other public officials have perished in a military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in … Read more

Beyond Bullets: Addressing the Core Issues of Galamsey

Accra: On August 6, 2025, a helicopter crash claimed the lives of eight people, including high-level officials travelling to address Ghana’s illegal mining menace, known as galamsey. The nation mourns their loss. Yet, even in the midst of grief, a troubling call has emerged – ‘Shoot Galamseyers on Sight.’ The reasoning is blunt: these miners … Read more

Immigration Officer’s Murder Suspect Remanded Again as Police Pursue Accomplices

Accra: The Ghana Police Service has reported advancements in the investigation surrounding the murder of Stephen King Amoah, an Immigration officer whose charred remains were discovered in a drain at Ashongman Estates. According to Ghana News Agency, Chief Inspector Apewah Achana informed the Kaneshie District Court about the retrieval of exhibits linked to the crime, … Read more

Ghana Tourism Authority Mourns Tragic Demise of Compatriots in Helicopter Crash

Accra: The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of distinguished Ghanaian leaders and officers. According to Ghana News Agency, the accident, which has sent shockwaves throughout the country, resulted in the untimely death of notable public servants, including the Minister … Read more

OneGhana Movement Mourns Ministers and Others Lost in Helicopter Crash

Accra: The OneGhana Movement has expressed profound grief over the tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two Ministers of State, Dr. Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr. Murtala Mohammed, Environment Minister. According to Ghana News Agency, the civic movement extended its deepest condolences to the … Read more