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Accra: The Upper East Regional Coordinating Council (UERCC) has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives including high-profile government officials and military personnel in the Ashanti Region on August 6. According to Ghana News Agency, in a statement signed by the Regional Minister, Mr. Donatus Atanga Akamugri, the Council described the incident as a ‘colossal loss’ to the government and people of Ghana. It extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and called on residents to remain calm, united, and prayerful during this period of national mourning. ‘The Upper East Region stands in solidarity

Accra: Collective action is key to the implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121), Madam Faustina Acheampong, Director, Department of Gender, said. The implementation and monitoring of the Act, she said, did not solely rest on government but a collective effort of development partners, Metropolitan Municipal District Assemblies (MMDAs), Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organisations. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Acheampong made these remarks at a sensitisation workshop in Accra on the Act, convened by the Department, to increase awareness and understanding among stakeholders and identify strategies for effective implementation. The

Accra: The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is mourning the loss of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, alongside seven other government officials and military personnel, following a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, Naval Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director-General of the Public Relations Department of the GAF, expressed the profound impact of the tragedy on military personnel. She described the day as one of the most tragic in the history of the GAF, noting that the personnel were visibly shaken. Naval Captain Arhin highlighted the close-knit nature of the military, emphasizing the difficulty of

Accra: The Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) Ghana has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families following the tragic air disaster that occurred in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday. The crash claimed the lives of all eight on board the military helicopter, including two ministers of state, government officials, and some personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued and signed by Pastor Dr. E. K. Tumsiah, National Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Ghana, conveyed the Ministry’s deepest condolences to the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama,

Accra: Plan International Ghana has reiterated the need for stronger synergy among stakeholders to safeguard and protect children, ensuring their holistic development and ability to reach their full potential. The organisation emphasised that child protection and safeguarding were essential to reducing violence against children and protecting them from harm, thereby promoting their proper growth and development. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Sulemana Hor Gbana, the Northern Programme Influencing and Impact Area Manager at Plan International Ghana, noted that effective collaboration between parents and duty bearers would help create a conducive environment for children to thrive. He made these remarks

Accra: Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed sorrow at the demise of two serving ministers and six others in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday. The crash, which occurred in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region, claimed the lives of Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment and Science and Member of Parliament for Tamale Central. According to Ghana News Agency, also on board were Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr. Samuel Sarpong, National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC); Mr.

Accra: Rev. Dr. Lawson Kwaku Dzanku, Clerk of the General Assembly of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), has declared the increasing drug abuse among the youth a national crisis that requires urgent attention. He emphasized the need for the church and society to collaborate with the government to address this growing issue. According to Ghana News Agency, Rev. Dr. Dzanku made these remarks in an interview in Ho, responding to concerns about the rising cases of drug abuse among the youth in Ghana. He warned that if a collaborative effort is not undertaken, the nation risks losing its future