Day: August 10, 2025

Pretoria: Former South African President Jacob Zuma, now head of the opposition Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, visited Morocco on July 15, 2025, to meet with officials, including Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. During this visit, Zuma openly expressed his support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. This stance irritated the authorities in Pretoria, who reacted nervously, highlighting internal fault lines, particularly on an issue where the country led by Cyril Ramaphosa appears increasingly isolated. According to Ghana News Agency, Jacob Zuma’s statement in support of Morocco’s proposed autonomy plan for the Sahara had a particularly notable impact, as it

Accra: The Management of Jospong Group of Companies has expressed condolences to the Government of Ghana and families affected by the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two ministers and six others on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, the Executive Chairman of Jospong Group, mourned the loss of the individuals by paying tribute and placing a bouquet of flowers at the Flagstaff House ceremonial garden. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Agyepong stated, “This is a heartbreaking loss – to their families, to the Government, and to the Nation they served with honour and distinction. Ghana

Accra: The Ghana National Association of Certificated Counsellors (GNACC) has announced its plans to collaborate with government agencies and mental health professionals to provide grief counselling support for families, frontline responders, and communities affected by the recent military helicopter crash. According to Ghana News Agency, the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, in the Adansi/Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, resulting in the loss of eight prominent individuals, including Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence, and Dr Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology. The GNACC remains dedicated to promoting psychological well-being and

Accra: Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, a former United Nations Senior Governance Advisor, has urged Ghanaians to honour the eight victims of last week’s helicopter crash by committing to a renewed and uncompromising fight against illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Prof. Agyeman-Duah, speaking in an interview at the Evening of Reflection and Memorial in Honour of the Eight Departed State Officials, said the incident should reawaken national resolve to eliminate galamsey, which he described as the biggest threat to Ghana’s sustainability. The memorial, attended by government officials, security service representatives, traditional leaders, political figures, and members

Western north: The Western North Regional chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Teachers’ Forum has joined the rest of the nation to mourn the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals in their line of duty. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Mr. Samuel Abubakar Djibo, the President of the Forum and Headmaster of Sefwi Bekwai Senior High School, expressed that these individuals were dedicated to serving with vision, discipline, and commitment to Ghana’s development and security. The statement extended sympathies to their families, colleagues, and loved ones, offering prayers for comfort

Accra: Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has paid a glowing tribute to Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and seven others who died in the August 6 military helicopter crash. He described them as ‘courageous patriots who will eternally be celebrated locally and internationally.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Ablakwa expressed a deep sense of grief, stating that words could not truly capture his emotions. ‘Shattered, devastated, speechless, shaken, traumatized, heartbroken, horrified, depressed, petrified-all these words fail to do justice to my current tribulation,’ he shared with mourners. The victims

Accra: Assembly Members in the Ellembelle District have expressed sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight illustrious sons of Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued and signed by Mr Charles Kwesi, Presiding Member of the Ellembelle District Assembly, extended heartfelt condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman, the Vice President, Government of Ghana, the bereaved families, and all affected by the tragedy. The statement highlighted the significant loss Ghana has suffered with the deaths of dedicated public servants. Among the deceased were the late Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah,