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Joy Online
… Speaking to Adom News, residents described the flooding as a long-standing challenge and expressed optimism that the ongoing dredging exercise could help reduce the impact of future floods in the area. …
Dredging of Atonsu, Sisa Rivers in Kumasi underway amid flooding concernsJoy Online
… Some affected residents and commuters who spoke to Adom News expressed concern over the persistent flooding and the hardship it continues to cause. …
Transport fares doubled on Juaboso–Dadieso road after River Sui floodedJoy Online
… Speaking on behalf of the stakeholders, the Public Relations Officer of the Daboya Youth Association, Alhaji Mahama Musah Asafo, lamented the deteriorating state of the road, describing it as a major burden on commuters and local economic activity, Adom News’ Rebecca Natomah repo …
Daboya–Mankarigu residents urge Roads Minister to intervene in delayed road projectJoy Online
… When Adom News correspondent Obrempongba K. Owusu arrived at the scene, the victim was reportedly still alive but severely injured, with a badly broken left leg and profuse bleeding. …
Man in critical condition after suspected hit-and-run on Nkwanta–Kpassa roadJoy Online
… Speaking in an interview with Adom News’ Sammy Asare at Goaso, Alhaji Unus expressed concern over what he described as the weak enforcement of sanitation by-laws, particularly the failure to arrest and prosecute sanitation offenders. …
Ahafo Deputy Chief Imam calls for stricter enforcement of sanitation by-lawsJoy Online
… A visit by Adom News revealed a troubling picture of neglect and decay. Several buildings on the hospital compound have deteriorated significantly, with window frames and doors in many blocks completely broken or collapsed. …
Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital appeals for support as infrastructure deteriorates (Photos)Joy Online
… Speaking to Adom News, some residents alleged that the absence of electricity has exposed them to armed robbers and dangerous reptiles, including pythons and cobras. …
Gomoa Dabenyi under siege by cobras, robbers amid prolonged power outageJoy Online
… Adom News reporter Isaac Amoako reported that emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), assisted by residents and other Good Samaritans, mounted a rescue operation to free victims trapped in the mangled wreckage of the vehicles. …
Konongo crash leaves multiple injuredJoy Online
… Speaking to Adom News, some of the affected operators said the situation was severely affecting their livelihoods and disrupting waste collection services in numerous communities. …
Refuse crisis deepens as over 500 Aboboyaa riders queue for hoursJoy Online
… Speaking to Adom News, several respondents described the move as a major milestone for Ghana’s healthcare and industrial sectors. …
Ghanaians welcome plans for local vaccine manufacturingDredging of the Atonsu and Sisa rivers in Kumasi has begun, aiming to address nearly eight years of recurrent flooding that has damaged homes and livelihoods. Residents attribute the problem to overflowing riverbanks and refuse dumped into the waterways, and hope the exercise will reduce future flood impacts.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dredging of the Atonsu and Sisa rivers in Kumasi has begun, aiming to address nearly eight years of recurrent flooding that has damaged homes and livelihoods. Residents attribute the problem to overflowing riverbanks and refuse dumped into the waterways, and hope the exercise will reduce future flood impacts.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Heavy rains have caused annual flooding of River Sui along the Juaboso–Dadieso road in Western North Region, disrupting transportation and forcing commercial drivers to increase fares from GH¢35 to GH¢70. Residents and commuters have called on government authorities to address the recurring flooding problem.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Constituents in the Daboya–Mankarigu constituency have called on the Roads Minister to intervene in the prolonged delay of the Daboya–Mankarigu road project, under construction since 2019 by Maripoma Construction Limited. They cite years of stagnation causing road accidents, loss of lives, injuries, and economic hardship, with warnings of potential demonstrations if work is not accelerated.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A man believed to be in his late 30s is in critical condition after a suspected hit-and-run incident on the Nkwanta–Kpassa road in the Oti Region. He was discovered with a badly broken left leg and severe bleeding; it remains unclear whether he was struck by a vehicle or motorbike, and police have opened an investigation.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Chief Imam for Ahafo Region has called on the government to intensify enforcement of sanitation by-laws, arguing that prosecuting offenders is necessary to drive behavioural change and prevent disease outbreaks. He stressed that citizens must also take personal responsibility for maintaining clean surroundings alongside government initiatives.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital in the Oti Region is appealing for support as its ageing infrastructure—including broken windows, cracked walls, and leaking wards—deteriorates despite rising patient attendance. The facility also faces severe equipment shortages and relies on outdated diagnostic tools.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Gomoa Dabenyi New Site in the Central Region say a prolonged power outage by the Electricity Company of Ghana has left over 800 residents vulnerable to armed robbers and dangerous animals such as pythons and cobras, with injuries reported including to a 12-year-old schoolboy.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A container truck with alleged brake failure rammed a fuel tanker and commercial taxi on the Accra-Kumasi Highway at Konongo in the Ashanti Region on Saturday, leaving multiple people injured. Emergency responders from the Ghana National Fire Service rescued victims trapped in the wreckage and transported them to Steward Hospital at Yawkwei for treatment.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 500 aboboyaa tricycle operators face severe delays disposing of refuse in Greater Accra after a major dumping facility on Mortuary Road closed and Weija-Oblogo landfill flooded, leaving McCarthy Down facility overwhelmed with operators waiting hours to access it.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Many Ghanaians have welcomed government plans to establish local vaccine manufacturing through the National Vaccine Institute, with respondents expressing support for the move as a way to strengthen health security, improve vaccine access, and reduce import dependence. Respondents cited confidence in Ghana's health professionals and called for regulatory bodies to maintain quality standards.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Routine activities at the Out-Patient Department of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi have fully resumed following doctors' suspension of a four-day strike. Patients are now being assigned to doctors and attended to as normal services stabilise, bringing relief after days of disruption.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people, reportedly an adult and a child, are feared to have been swept away by floodwaters at Nurses Quarters Junction after attempting to cross the flooded Kasoa–Domeabra road following an overflow of River Agyei in the Ga South Municipality. The child was reportedly being carried across when both were overpowered by strong currents.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people, including a child, are feared swept away by floodwaters at Nurses Quarters Junction after attempting to cross the Kasoa–Domeabra road following overflow of River Agyei in the Ga South Municipality. The child was being carried across the flooded section when both were overpowered by strong currents.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Obom-Odunkwa Bridge in the Obom-Domeabra Constituency has been submerged by heavy rains, cutting off transportation between communities and leaving residents stranded. Some individuals are charging between GH¢50 and GH¢100 to help people cross the flooded section, while residents and community leaders call for urgent government intervention to repair the deteriorating infrastructure.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Onion traders at Gomoa Dominase Market in the Central Region are calling on the Inspector General of Police and President John Mahama to establish a police station after an armed robbery left a mobile money vendor dead and another critically injured. The traders say this is the fourth robbery attack at the market and the lack of nearby security has made the market vulnerable, driving away customers and harming business.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has warned global technology companies against systematic exploitation of African digital resources, comparing the practice to "new colonisation." He called on African nations to unify regulatory frameworks and seize control of their sovereign data assets to prevent subjugation by external corporate interests.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong has called on lawmakers to stop treating the anti-LGBTQ+ bill as a partisan issue and instead pass "airtight" legislation that protects family values, warning that the controversial bill has been dominated by political bickering for over five years.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health announced plans to establish and equip dedicated health posts at all land borders to strengthen disease surveillance and screening capacity, following reported Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Tetegu in Weija-Gbawe Municipality blame authorities for neglecting dredging works on the Densu River, saying this has worsened flooding during Weija Dam spillages. They are calling on government to permanently open the estuary and ensure annual dredging of the river to prevent future floods.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Railway Development Authority says residents are misusing sections of the Tema–Mpakadan railway line as resting areas and makeshift homes, creating safety risks. The GRDA will now intensify enforcement and hand offenders over for prosecution.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An electrification project awarded in 2013 to connect ten communities in Atwima Mponua District to the national grid remains incomplete as of 2026, with the contractor having abandoned work again after initially resuming in March. The project, contracted to Possible Power Limited in 2015, was promised to be commissioned by the end of April 2026 but has missed that deadline, while residents have fled the communities in search of opportunities elsewhere.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Frankfurt Chapter of the NPP in Germany has called on the National Peace Council and other stakeholders to intervene in what it describes as targeted persecution and harassment of opposition party members by state security agencies under the NDC government, citing the arrest of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe and warning that the trend could inflame political tensions and undermine Ghana's democratic credentials.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has urged struggling Ghanaians living in America to invest in education and self-improvement rather than living in fear of immigration authorities, noting that while many Ghanaians abroad are doing well, others face difficult conditions due to lack of education and stable employment.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States dismissed reports that only 3 of 150 Ghanaian football supporters secured visas for the 2026 World Cup, stating the figure was incorrect. He attributed consular delays to heightened demand from World Cup preparations and noted that applicants going through the Ministry of Sports face tight interview schedules with limited appeal time.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Two headteachers at Kobedi AME Zion Basic School in Sunyani West Municipality have died suddenly within months of each other—one in September 2025, the other in April 2026—prompting the school's closure and plans by local chiefs to perform cleansing rituals. Community members believe the deaths may be linked to a spiritual curse.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has advised visa applicants to pay close attention to their appearance when attending interviews. He explained that visa officers prioritize ensuring applicants have strong ties to their home country and will return after their visit.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Traders at Kumasi's long-abandoned Krofrom Market project, which is due to be completed in December 2026, have expressed disappointment over the slow pace of construction work, with some continuing to operate from unsafe wooden structures despite government promises to resume work.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A 20-foot container fell from a trailer onto a mini cargo vehicle at Gomoa Biakoye on the Kasoa–Winneba Highway, trapping the driver, who was rescued by residents and commuters. The driver sustained severe injuries including broken legs and is in critical condition at St. Gregory Hospital.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Headmistress of Nkawie Senior High Technical School says persistent power outages ("dumsor") with no alternative source leave students and staff exposed to security threats, including an instance when students were attacked by armed robbers during a night arrival amid a blackout. An old student donated a mini generator to help, and the school is appealing for more support from alumni and philanthropists.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Pupils of Mantukwa M/A Basic School in Sunyani West Municipality have been forced to study under trees for more than a year after a rainstorm in April 2025 destroyed part of their classroom block, exposing them to harsh weather conditions.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →