Also known as: Agbogbloshi
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The Ghanaian Times
… Major traditional markets across the country include Kotokoraba Market in Cape Coast, Market Circle in Takoradi, Agbogbloshie, Kantamanto, Kaneshie, and Makola markets in Accra, Ho Central Market in Ho, Kintampo Market in Kintampo, Tamale Central Market in Tamale, and Kejetia, Ba …
Modernising Ghana’s traditional markets through the 24-Hour Economy Markets InitiativeJoy Online
… Major traditional markets across the country include Kotokoraba Market in Cape Coast, Market Circle in Takoradi, Agbogbloshie, Kantamanto, Kaneshie, and Makola Markets in Accra, Ho Central Market in Ho, Kintampo Market in Kintampo, Tamale Central Market in Tamale, and Kejetia, Ba …
Modernising Ghana’s traditional markets through the 24-Hour Economy markets initiativeThe Chronicle
The government has begun an emergency exercise to evacuate tonnes of accumulated waste along the Odaw River at Agbogbloshie, as part of efforts to address sanitation challenges and prevent perennial flooding in Accra. …
Editorial: Clearing Agbogbloshie Of Filth Is An Important First Step But…Joy Online
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has inspected ongoing work under the National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise at Agbogbloshie, as the operation enters its fifth day. …
Mahama Ayariga reviews Agbogbloshie waste evacuation, calls for measures to ease traffic delaysJoy Online
… Agbogbloshie redevelopment The meeting further considered the redevelopment of the Agbogbloshie enclave, including the dredging of the lagoon and removal of accumulated waste. …
IMANI, Local Government Ministry discuss reforms on sanitation, local revenue and urban infrastructureJoy Online
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has pledged a stakeholder-led approach to the redevelopment of the Nzema and Kokomba Markets at Agbogbloshie under the government’s 24-hour model market initiative. …
Ayariga pledges stakeholder-led approach to Nzema, Kokomba Market redevelopmentJoy Online
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has assured traders at the Nzema and Kokomba Markets at Agbogbloshie that the government’s plans to redevelop the facilities into 24-hour model markets will protect existing businesses and livel …
Mahama Ayariga assures Nzema, Kokomba traders of government’s commitment to protect existing businessesThe Ghanaian Times
A MASSIVE 90-day operation to remove one million metric tonnes of waste from Agbogbloshie, Old Fadama and surrounding communities has begun, as part of efforts to restore the polluted Korle Lagoon and reclaim one of Accra’s most degraded environmental zones. …
Operation clear Agbogbloshie begins:1m tonnes of waste to go in 90 daysThe Ghanaian Times
The decision to remove one million metric tonnes of waste from Agbogbloshie, Old Fadama and adjoining communities within 90 days is both ambitious and necessary. …
Agbogbloshie clean-up must be a new beginningJoy Online
President John Mahama has directed the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly and other local authorities to intensify sanitation enforcement and protect the land being reclaimed through the Agbogbloshie waste evacuation exercise. …
Mahama directs AMA, sister assemblies to prevent renewed dumping at AgbogbloshieSmoke from burning electronic waste at Agbogbloshie in Accra releases toxic chemicals that researchers have found in workers' bodies. A 2012 study of 20 male e-waste workers aged 15–42 found significantly higher levels of iron, antimony, and lead in their urine, suggesting absorption through inhalation and contact with burnt metals and ash.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Smoke from burning electronic waste at Agbogbloshie in Accra releases toxic chemicals that researchers have found in workers' bodies. A 2012 study of 20 male e-waste workers aged 15–42 found significantly higher levels of iron, antimony, and lead in their urine, suggesting absorption through inhalation and contact with burnt metals and ash.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly demolished an unauthorised pigsty at Agbogbloshie after operators failed to comply with a final warning to remove the structure obstructing the National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise. The Assembly said the pigsty had been established without the requisite permit or approval and in violation of the Control of Animals By-law, 2017.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Dansoman Circuit Court granted bail of GH¢150,000 each to two of 17 accused persons standing trial over alleged street robberies involving mobile phones and motorbikes in Greater Accra. The two were admitted to bail with conditions including sureties and biweekly reporting to the Criminal Investigations Department.
12 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Local Government Minister announced plans for a regeneration programme in Agbogbloshie, starting with environmental restoration and waste clearing, followed by development of industrial and housing zones. The initiative aims to create employment opportunities, particularly for young people, and promote local economic development.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chronicle editorial commends government efforts to clear persistent waste from Accra areas like Agbogbloshie, but acknowledges concerns from residents in Adipa receiving relocated waste, who report foul odours, rodents, and environmental risks and are demanding environmental assessments, security barriers, and a long-term waste-management plan.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The government is preparing to construct new landfill sites in Greater Accra and the Eastern Region as existing waste-management facilities reach capacity, according to Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga. The Kpone landfill has reached capacity and is being prepared for decommissioning, while the government also considers alternatives such as incineration and waste-to-energy technology.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is preparing to construct new landfill sites in Greater Accra and Eastern regions as existing facilities reach capacity, Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga said. The Kpone landfill has reached capacity and is being prepared for decommissioning; the government is also considering incineration and waste-to-energy alternatives.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has demanded answers from the government over the transportation of waste and house flies from Agbogbloshi to the Adipa area, citing lack of engagement with affected communities and resident concerns about foul odours, flies, and water pollution.
29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Residents of Adipa have given the government seven days to stop transferring waste from Agbogbloshie and other Accra areas to the Adipa Landfill Site, citing environmental pollution and harm to living conditions. The ultimatum follows the government's 90-day operation to evacuate about one million tonnes of accumulated waste from Agbogbloshie and Jamestown.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nsawam Adoagyiri MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh has joined residents demanding a halt to the government's operation to relocate about one million tonnes of accumulated waste from Agbogbloshie and Jamestown to the Adipa Landfill Site, citing inadequate stakeholder engagement before the 90-day operation began.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has hundreds of traditional markets spread across 16 administrative regions and 261 districts that serve as important economic hubs for retail trade, particularly in food and agricultural produce. These markets generate significant economic activity—with historical estimates placing average annual turnover at approximately US$4 million per location—and provide livelihoods for traders, porters, farmers, artisans and other small-scale businesses.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana has hundreds of traditional markets across its 16 regions and 261 districts that serve as important economic hubs for accessing goods and services, with an average annual turnover of approximately US$4 million per location according to World Bank and USDA estimates. The government is implementing a 24-Hour Economy markets initiative to modernise these traditional markets.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has launched an emergency exercise to evacuate accumulated waste along the Odaw River at Agbogbloshie to address sanitation challenges and prevent flooding in Accra. President Mahama said the operation, expected to clear about one million tonnes within 90 days, will pave the way for the Agbogbloshie Urban Renewal Project, which includes plans for an industrial park and textile factory.
24 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister for Local Government inspected ongoing work on the fifth day of a National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise at Agbogbloshie and other areas, and said he would engage the Motor Traffic and Transport Department to explore traffic management measures to ease congestion hampering equipment operations.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa and the Ministry of Local Government discussed reforms on sanitation, local revenue mobilisation, urban mobility and market redevelopment in a September 2026 engagement. The proposals include reorganising waste collection in Greater Accra into three operational blocks with transfer stations and a two-bin household waste separation system.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs pledged a stakeholder-led approach to redeveloping Nzema and Kokomba Markets at Agbogbloshie under the government's 24-hour model market initiative, assuring traders they will lead discussions on the redevelopment process and allocations. The government aims to build modern markets that improve the trading environment while protecting traders' livelihoods, and plans to engage other ministers to explore funding options.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga assured traders at Nzema and Kokomba Markets that the government's planned redevelopment into 24-hour model markets will protect existing businesses and livelihoods, with traders playing a central role in the process.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 90-day operation has begun to remove one million metric tonnes of waste from Agbogbloshie, Old Fadama and surrounding communities to restore the Korle Lagoon and support urban renewal, including plans for a textile industry. President Mahama commissioned the exercise, which is being led by the Ministry of Local Government with support from the Ghana Armed Forces and will transport waste to the Adepa landfill site at Nsawam.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's plan to remove one million metric tonnes of waste from Agbogbloshie, Old Fadama and adjoining communities within 90 days is necessary to address Accra's sanitation crisis, but sustained enforcement of bye-laws will be essential to prevent renewed dumping once the operation ends.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has directed the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and sister local authorities to intensify sanitation enforcement and prevent illegal dumping at Agbogbloshie following a waste evacuation exercise. He said the cleared site would support an urban renewal project, including transformation into an industrial area.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama says waste evacuation from Agbogbloshie will reclaim land for an Industrial Park with a major textile factory, turning the polluted area into a productive economic zone. The 90-day waste evacuation to Adepa Engineered Landfill involves government equipment and partners, with the Armed Forces and municipal assemblies tasked with protecting the reclaimed area and enforcing sanitation bylaws.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama announced that the Ghana Armed Forces will be deployed for emergency operations and national development projects beyond military combat, citing the 48 Engineer Regiment's involvement in waste evacuation from Agbogbloshie and clearing the Accra-Kumasi Expressway as examples of coordinated government efforts to address national challenges.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama commissioned the evacuation of approximately one million tonnes of accumulated waste from Agbogbloshie in Accra to the Adepa Engineered Landfill Site near Nsawam, expected to take 90 days as part of a National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise led by the Ministry of Local Government in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has commissioned a National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise to remove approximately one million tonnes of waste from Agbogbloshie landfill to the Adepa Waste Centre at Nsawam over 90 days. The government aims to prevent the site from becoming a dumping ground again through measures including local government oversight and Ghana Armed Forces support to stop illegal dumping.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has launched the National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise to tackle Ghana's sanitation challenges and clear accumulated waste from major cities, describing the situation as a national emergency requiring urgent action to protect public health. The exercise, launched at IRECOP Centre at Agbogbloshie on Friday, September 18, forms part of the administration's Clean Ghana Agenda and uses existing state resources including equipment under the District Road Improvement Programme.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced plans to convert the reclaimed Agbogbloshie landfill site in Accra into an industrial hub, including a textile factory to create jobs for young people, as part of a broader strategy to turn reclaimed landfill sites across the country into productive economic spaces.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama commissioned the evacuation of waste from Agbogbloshie in Accra to the Adepa Landfill Site at Nsawam, approximately 42 kilometres away. The exercise was organised by the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces as part of efforts to address waste management and sanitation challenges.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GCB Bank employees launched the Helmet On, Life On Campaign to promote responsible motorcycle use among commercial riders and passengers across Accra's central business district, reaching over 500 riders through road safety education and training workshops in collaboration with the NRSA and MTTD.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presbyterian Relief Services and Development and Clean Air Fund have launched a campaign targeting persons with disabilities and vulnerable communities in high-pollution areas of Accra and Kumasi, with a focus on the health risks of fine particulate matter exposure.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has denied that traders and stakeholders at Agbogbloshie were excluded from discussions over the proposed 24-hour market, stating it engaged affected groups for more than three months ahead of the redevelopment project to address concerns over design, land, trader movement, and business continuity.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →