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Passenger arrivals at the Accra International Airport declined marginally by 1.8% in year-on-year terms to 96,412 in March 2026. …
Passenger arrivals at airport declined marginally in quarter one 2026Joy Online
… le contempt proceedings against the Attorney-General, the Deputy Attorney-General, and the Director of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), accusing them of deliberately breaching a High Court order by orchestrating their client’s arrest at the Accra International Airport …
Former NAFCO CEO’s lawyers move to cite AG for contempt over airport arrestThe Chronicle
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Buffer Stock Company, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has been arrested by law enforcement officers at the Accra International Airport. …
Former National Buffer Stock CEO Arrested at Accra AirportJoy Online
… The former AG said the arrest at the Accra International Airport flies in the face of a court having granted him permission to travel. …
‘A wilful violation of court order’ – Godfred Dame slams airport arrest of Hanan Abdul-WahabJoy Online
The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has been arrested at the Accra International Airport in a fresh development in the criminal case in which he is standing trial over alleged financial offences. …
Former NAFCO CEO arrested at airport over alleged attempt to empty frozen bank account ahead of UK tripJoy Online
… He added that in collaboration with the government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the replacement of body scanners at the Accra International Airport was underway, with the new system expected to become operational by August this year. …
Over 6,000 security service applicants fail first-ever drug screening – NACOCDaily Guide
… Ashtown’s arrival at the Accra International Airport was met with a vibrant and festive welcome. …
Ashtown Hall Lands In Ghana For African TourDaily Guide
… He said government has provided mobile drug detection scanners to NACOC and also collaborating with the Government of the Kingdom of Netherlands to undertake the full replacement of the body and baggage intrusive scanners at the Accra International Airport, which have been non-op …
Illicit Drug Trade Fight Capacity Expanded – NACOC BossThe Ghanaian Times
… A 24-player squad, accompanied by the technical team and officials, left the Accra International Airport on Tuesday aboard ASKY Airlines, determinate to secure a positive result away from home. …
Black Maidens depart Accra for Dakar ahead of final FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifierThe Chronicle
… Kotoka International Airport is now Accra International Airport. A small thing to some. …
Feature: The Black Star Has Been AcknowledgedThe Ghana Airports Company Limited won two awards at the 8th ACI World Airport Experience Summit in Istanbul: the Best Airport at Departures – Africa award in the two to five million passengers category, and Customer Experience Accredited Airport – Level (1) recognition for Accra International Airport.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Airports Company Limited won two awards at the 8th ACI World Airport Experience Summit in Istanbul: the Best Airport at Departures – Africa award in the two to five million passengers category, and Customer Experience Accredited Airport – Level (1) recognition for Accra International Airport.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government is delivering an ultramodern VIP Lounge at Accra International Airport using a private-sector partnership model, financed through corporate social responsibility contributions from Ghanaian businesses rather than taxpayer funds. The Foreign Ministry's Estate Bureau is supervising the construction, and the facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the VIP Lounge project at Accra International Airport will be completed and handed over before the end of the year without taxpayer funds, financed entirely through corporate social responsibility contributions from local Ghanaian businesses.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Customs Division of Ghana Revenue Authority clarified that the Accra International Airport operates red and green channels: the red channel is for travellers with goods to declare (particularly commercial quantities), where duties and taxes are collected, while the green channel is for passengers with nothing to declare, though both channels are subject to Customs scanning and examination. The system aligns with international Customs practices and the revised Kyoto Convention.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has rejected allegations of unfair labour practices and intimidation from the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association, citing a National Labour Commission ruling that the proposed strike was illegal on procedural and jurisdictional grounds. The GCAA also defended deploying National Security personnel at its installations as necessary to protect critical aviation infrastructure.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa World Airlines has resumed direct flights between Accra and Abidjan after nearly four years of suspension due to COVID-19, with service running four times weekly. The inaugural flight occurred on August 31, 2026, with an approximate one-hour flight time, expected to boost business, tourism, and regional integration between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division has advised travelers carrying foreign currency to declare it at a dedicated office in the departure area before checking in luggage. Amounts over US$10,000 or its equivalent require declaration; amounts exceeding US$50,000 also require supporting bank documentation.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority's Customs Division has reminded passengers that they are permitted to carry a maximum of GH¢500 in Ghanaian currency when travelling outside the country; excess amounts risk being seized at departure.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama cut sod for construction of a seven-storey multi-purpose car park and commercial complex at Accra International Airport's Terminal 3, designed to provide about 2,030 covered parking bays and commercial, entertainment and hospitality spaces to meet rising passenger demand. He noted passenger traffic increased from 1.8 million in 2022 to 2.5 million in 2025 and said the project is financed from the balance sheets of aviation authorities without direct government funding.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for construction of a seven-storey carpark, two hotels, shopping mall, and sky lounge at Accra International Airport, expected to be completed within 24 months with over 2,000 parking bays. The project is part of efforts to modernise aviation infrastructure and improve passenger experience.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama has endorsed measures by Ghana Airports Company Limited and the Civil Aviation Authority to stop airport workers from soliciting tips from visitors, saying the practice damages Ghana's image and calling on aviation sector workers to uphold professionalism and courtesy.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama cut the sod for a new seven-storey multi-purpose car park and commercial complex at Terminal 3 of Accra International Airport, designed to provide approximately 2,030 covered parking bays and commercial, entertainment, and hospitality spaces. The project is part of Ghana's aviation expansion strategy, funded entirely by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and Ghana Airports Company Limited.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced a new seven-storey Multi-Tiered Car Park and Airport Hotels Complex at Accra International Airport, which will provide 2,030 covered parking bays, two hotels, a pedestrian sky-bridge to Terminal 3, shops, and office spaces to ease congestion and improve traffic flow.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mercy Yaaba Bredu, a Ghanaian woman who left Ghana on Monday, August 24, 2026, to pursue a master's degree in China, collapsed at the airport shortly after arrival and died on Wednesday, August 26, after being rushed to a hospital.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to cut the sod on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for construction of a multi-tiered car park and airport hotels complex at Accra International Airport, as part of efforts to expand and modernise airport facilities.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama is scheduled to cut sod on August 27, 2026, for a seven-storey car park with over 2,000 parking bays, two hotels, shopping mall, and sky lounge at Accra International Airport.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority, Dr Dramani Bukari, arrived at Accra International Airport on Wednesday evening, received by the Energy Minister, the NPA Chief Executive, and other officials. His burial service will be held in Damongo, Savannah Region, on 20 August at 8:00 a.m.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Globe Tower, a new Grade A office building in Cantonments City, is now leasing space and scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027. Designed by Magna 5 Group, the thirteen-storey tower features a signature third-floor restaurant and a central atrium with a suspended globe.
19 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government received 87 Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, arriving at Accra International Airport on Monday as part of the second phase of evacuation. The returnees were welcomed by government officials who assured them of support for reintegration and urged them to contribute to Ghana's development.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission intercepted a significant amount of suspected cocaine at Accra International Airport and arrested a delivery driver in connection with the seizure. The suspect is in custody and investigators believe he works with others in a drug syndicate and are working to identify additional persons connected to the package.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A group of Ghanaian returnees from South Africa, calling themselves the "Evacuation Boys," has pledged to support Ghana's sanitation efforts and national development. They arrived as part of the second phase of the Government's repatriation exercise, bringing the total number of evacuees from South Africa to more than 1,700.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian evacuee from South Africa died at Accra International Airport shortly after arriving on an Air Tanzania flight on Friday evening, August 14, 2026. The person's health deteriorated about 30 minutes before landing, and was confirmed dead at 6:55 pm after medical attention.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian national evacuated from South Africa died shortly after arriving at Accra International Airport on August 14, after health complications developed about 30 minutes before landing. The passenger was among 50 Ghanaians brought back on an Air Tanzania flight; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said medical teams attempted resuscitation but were unsuccessful, and an autopsy has been ordered.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has avoided a potential repatriation bill from South Africa by independently evacuating its nationals following xenophobic attacks. South Africa has formally requested reimbursement from Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique for costs incurred in housing and transporting migrants, but Ghana was not included among the countries being asked to pay.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A journalist describes frustrations from multiple trips to Togo across the Ghana-Togo border, citing difficulties with ECOWAS free-movement protocols and military checkpoints demanding payments, and raises questions about how ECOWAS agreements are being implemented at the eastern border.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's featherweight John 'Expensive' Laryea travels to Buenos Aires to face Adrian Maximiliano Robledo in his 25th professional fight, with coach Carl Lokko confident the victory would aid his championship ambitions and WBA ranking climb.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Globe Tower, a Grade A office development in Cantonments City designed by Magna 5 Group, is now leasing with a signature third-floor restaurant. The thirteen-storey tower is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Port Health officers have been barred from working at Accra International Airport and other GACL-operated airports after they charged a foreign traveller US$40 for a Yellow Fever Card instead of the approved US$20 fee.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghana Immigration Service officer has been transferred from Accra International Airport after appearing in a viral video allegedly demanding money for "breakfast" from a passenger. Two Port Health officers were also barred from working at GACL-operated airports after being found to have extorted money from a foreign traveller seeking a Yellow Fever Card.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Airports Company Limited has banned two Port Health officers stationed at Accra International Airport's Terminal 3 after they charged a passenger US$40 instead of the approved US$20 fee for a Yellow Fever Card on August 5. The disciplinary action, announced on August 6, is the first enforcement measure following GACL's renewed crackdown on corruption at the country's airports.
7 August 2026 · Daily Guide →