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A water tanker and Toyota Voxy collided head-on at Tipper Junction on the Kasoa–Winneba Road on Saturday, August 16, 2026, leaving one person dead and eight injured. The injured were treated at Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa after firefighters from Buduburam Fire Station extricated them from the wreckage.
A water tanker and Toyota Voxy collided head-on at Tipper Junction on the Kasoa–Winneba Road on Saturday, August 16, 2026, leaving one person dead and eight injured. The injured were treated at Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa after firefighters from Buduburam Fire Station extricated them from the wreckage.
The Inspector-General of Police met with religious leaders at the National Police Headquarters to address rising tensions following recent religious controversies, including an incident where a pastor was allegedly slapped. The IGP stressed that arrests alone will not secure peace, and called on Christian and Muslim leaders to preach unity and counter hateful rhetoric.
A warehouse in Kwadaso, Anyinam near Pat-Doramo International School caught fire this afternoon; personnel from multiple fire service stations deployed to contain the blaze and prevent spread to nearby structures, with cause yet to be determined.
Legal practitioner Dr. Justice Srem-Sai has contested two assertions made by the Ghana Bar Association President in an August 10, 2024 letter to the Chief Justice regarding trials during legal vacation. Srem-Sai argues that Vacation Courts can handle substantive matters including trials, and that the Chief Justice—not lawyers—determines when courts operate.
The Ghana National Fire Service contained a domestic fire on Market Road in Ho on Monday morning, preventing it from spreading to De-Moofy Electrical Shop and adjoining properties. The suspected cause was an electrical fault, and no casualties were recorded.
The Ghana National Fire Service rescued a fuel tanker driver and mate after their vehicle overturned in Tamale carrying about 45,000 litres of diesel. Firefighters cooled the tanker and contained spilled fuel to prevent a fire outbreak, handing the two trapped occupants to the National Ambulance Service.
The Accra Regional Police Command arrested two brothers, Adams Adder Almeida and Bala Bilyon, in connection with the August 6 murder of a 54-year-old man and shooting of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba. A pistol was recovered from a room at the scene, and police are hunting a third suspect.
The Wa Circuit Court has convicted and sentenced two men in separate stealing cases: Nasiru Muftawu, 20, to 12 years' imprisonment for multiple motorbike thefts, and Eric Salia, 36, to 10 years' imprisonment for unlawfully breaking into a public officer's residence and stealing belongings. The Upper West Regional Police Command says the sentences demonstrate its commitment to tackling crime in the region.
The Ghana National Fire Service in Ashanti Region has launched fire safety education campaigns targeting fuel stations, schools, markets, and communities through practical training and media outreach. The initiatives focus on identifying hazards, proper fuel handling, emergency response, and the use of fire extinguishers, with officers emphasizing the critical role of Community Fire Volunteers in responding to fires.
Ghana's Black Queens have resumed training following their Group C match against Cameroon, with focus on their final group game against Mali. With quarter-final qualification still possible, the squad is preparing for what is described as a decisive encounter to secure a knockout-stage spot.
Ghana GoldBod has warned the public against AI-generated videos falsely featuring its Chief Executive Officer circulating on social media and being used to deceive people. The company clarified that it will never request money transfers, fees, or banking details through social media, phone calls, or messaging apps.
Following President Mahama's directive after a June 29 incident, the government is ramping up waste evacuation in Accra. Five of six Zoomlion Waste Transfer Stations are now fully operational, 24-hour waste evacuation will be introduced in Jamestown, and over 4,000 tricycle waste collectors are being formally integrated into the national waste management framework.
A serious road crash involving a passenger bus, articulated truck, and sedan has completely blocked both lanes of the N6 Highway at Birimso Bridge, bringing traffic to a standstill. Police from the Eastern South Regional MTTD are managing the scene and have implemented temporary traffic diversions.
Ghana's national women's football team lost 1-0 to Cameroon in their second Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with the goal coming from a converted penalty in the first half. Coach Kim Lars Björkegren's side pressed hard in the second half but could not find an equalizer, leaving their qualification hopes dependent on the final group fixture.
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a GHS 2.00 reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel, effective 4 August 2026, for one month to cushion consumers, prevent transport fare increases, control inflation, and reduce the impact of rising fuel prices on the cost of living.
About 36 University of Ghana students embarked on a 3-day, 2-night educational trip to Togo and Benin as part of the "Campus to Countries" initiative organized by the Ghana Tourism Development Company in collaboration with the university's Students' Representative Council. The programme aims to deepen cross-border learning and cultural exchange while exposing students to the lifestyles and cultures of neighbouring West African countries.
The Attorney-General has directed the filing of an appeal against the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former MASLOC CEO Sedina Attionu Tamakloe of 78 charges including conspiracy to steal, stealing, and money laundering, for which she had been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the High Court.
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has urged local and international investors to invest in Ghana's tourism, hospitality and creative industries, citing opportunities in hotels, fashion, music, film production and tourism infrastructure. She said strategic investment in these sectors will drive economic growth, job creation, and position Ghana as a heritage and culture destination.
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has questioned the Supreme Court's 5-2 decision declaring the delegate system unconstitutional, arguing that representation is fundamental to democracy and that suggesting representation is unconstitutional is "quite weird." The Court ruled that all registered, card-bearing members of political parties must be allowed to vote in primaries, requiring parties to conduct "One Member, One Vote" elections instead of relying on a limited number of delegates.
Ghana's Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Björkegren says his team's experience will be crucial in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign opener against debutants Cape Verde. Björkegren expects a tough match but expressed confidence in his squad, noting that the team now has more experienced players compared to 12 months ago.
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has denied reports linking him to a takeover bid for state-owned Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), following a demonstration by VALCO Labour Union members. He has instructed his lawyers to take legal action over the allegations.
Ghana's Black Queens open their 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Cape Verde on Wednesday, July 29, at 5:00 PM GMT in Morocco. The team enters the match with confidence following intensive preparations and friendly matches.
The Chief Fire Officer has donated 300 cleaning materials, including mops and sweeping brushes, to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in appreciation of the hospital's support to firefighters injured in the line of duty. The gesture was presented as a demonstration of the Ghana National Fire Service's commitment to strengthening its partnership with the hospital.
Health for The Streets 2026, organized by the Public Health Alliance International Ghana, will deliver free healthcare services, NHIS and Ghana Card registration, and entrepreneurship training to street-connected and underserved youth on August 6, 2026 at the Efua Sutherland Children's Park in Accra.
Award-winning reggae artist Ras Kuuku is marking his birthday on July 23, 2026 with the release of a new single and music video titled "Nea Aka Na Edoso" (What Is Left Is Far More), a message of hope and perseverance delivered in Twi that urges listeners not to be discouraged by present struggles.
Ghanaian producer Bella Agyeman's film was screened at the Long Island International Film Expo in New York in July 2026, representing her company Alleb Productions Ltd. The screening drew positive response from audiences and industry professionals, and Agyeman said the experience reinforced the vision to create authentic African stories that resonate globally.
Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service rescued 25 occupants—21 adults and 4 children—from a Benz Transit bus involved in a road traffic accident on the Peki–Asikuma road on Wednesday, July 22, 2026; no fatalities were recorded.
Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has appointed Portuguese-South African tactician Eric Tinkler as head coach, effective immediately. Tinkler brings over 30 years of elite football experience, a CAF A License, and a track record with major South African clubs including Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United, where he achieved continental success.