Also known as: GHAF
Ghana Air Force — military aviation service that conducts air operations, training, and ceremonial duties for Ghana.
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… The call was made during the National Interfaith Memorial Service for the “Departed 8” held in Accra on Thursday, one year after the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash that claimed their lives. …
Helicopter crash: Religious leaders call for service, sacrifice to honour fallen heroesJoy Online
… The eight officials, including Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane-Boamah and Agriculture Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, died when a Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter crashed at Adansi Sikaman in the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025, while travelling to Obuasi in connection …
Government’s galamsey fight would make fallen helicopter crash victims proud – Paa Kwesi SchandorfJoy Online
… The August 6, 2025 helicopter crash claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane-Boamah, Agriculture Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed and six others, including three Ghana Air Force crew members, while they were travelling to the Ashanti Region in connection wit …
“No ceremony can replace their voices” — Mahama consoles families of departed eightJoy Online
… The August 6, 2025 helicopter crash claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane-Boamah, Agriculture Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed and six others, including three Ghana Air Force crew members, while they were travelling to the Ashanti Region in connection wit …
‘Life is fragile, service is sacred’ – Mahama reflects on helicopter crash victims one year onJoy Online
… The August 6, 2025 crash claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane-Boamah, former Agriculture Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed and six others, including three Ghana Air Force crew members, while they were travelling to the Ashanti Region in connection with ef …
‘They never expected it would be their final journey’ – Mahama honours helicopter crash victimsJoy Online
… ong, Vice-Chairman of the National Democratic Congress; Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO); Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala; Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah of the Ghana Air Force …
‘Though a year has passed, it feels like yesterday’ – Family mourns Squadron Leader AnalaJoy Online
… Squadron Leader Anala was among the eight people who lost their lives when a Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter crashed at Adansi Sikaman in the Ashanti Region while on its way to Obuasi. …
‘Keep us in your prayers’ – Family of Squadron Leader Anala appeals one year after helicopter crashJoy Online
… Squadron Leader Anala was among the three crew members and five passengers who died when the Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter crashed at Adansi Sikaman in the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025. …
‘Peter was our pillar of strength’ – Family mourns Squadron Leader Anala one year after helicopter crashJoy Online
… ong, Vice-Chairman of the National Democratic Congress; Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO); Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala; Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah of the Ghana Air Force …
Our deeds and sacrifices speak after we are gone – Sheikh Aremeyaw at helicopter crash memorialJoy Online
… The Ghana Armed Forces said the Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter, carrying three crew members and five passengers, took off from Accra at 0912 GMT on August 6, 2025, and was heading to Obuasi when it crashed in a wooded area at Adansi Sikaman in the Ashanti Region. …
Livestream: Gov’t holds interfaith memorial service for victims of August 6 helicopter crashAn explosion at Hamile in the Upper West Region killed three people—an immigration officer and two civilians—during a border patrol operation on November 3. The government mobilised the Ghana Air Force to evacuate another injured immigration officer from Nandom Hospital to Accra for specialist treatment.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
An explosion at Hamile in the Upper West Region killed three people—an immigration officer and two civilians—during a border patrol operation on November 3. The government mobilised the Ghana Air Force to evacuate another injured immigration officer from Nandom Hospital to Accra for specialist treatment.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces has received 45 military utility vehicles comprising 15 KIA vehicles, 15 four-by-four vehicles, and 15 six-by-six Troop Carrying Vehicles to improve troop mobility and operational readiness. The acquisition is part of the government's broader retooling programme to modernise the military and strengthen national security.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has returned 120 Nigerian nationals following Operation Cyberhunt, an operation that uncovered suspected cybercrime activities and alleged human trafficking. The operation recovered 136 mobile phones, 130 laptops, internet connectivity devices, four vehicles, jewellery and ten Nigerian passports, with eight individuals being processed for prosecution.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Air Force has conveyed its deepest condolences to the Nigerian Air Force and families of 25 people who died in an ATR 42 aircraft accident in Nigeria. Air Vice Marshal Eric Agyei-Frimpong expressed solidarity with Nigeria, referencing Ghana's own experience of tragic loss.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Air Force held a Passing Out Parade on September 25 for 293 recruits of Recruit Course 1/2026, who completed 26 weeks of basic military training at the Air Force Recruit Training School in Takoradi. The Commander of the Air Force Training Command said the training equipped them with team spirit, cooperation, mental robustness, and physical stamina, but cautioned that the real test begins when they report to their bases.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Black Stars have arrived in Bouake, Cote d'Ivoire for Thursday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener against Cote d'Ivoire, departing Accra at 9:45am and landing at 11:30am. The match is scheduled for 7pm on September 24, 2026 at Stade de la Paix in Bouake.
24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang reviewed the 46th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard at the Jubilee House on September 14, commending the Ghana Armed Forces as the Ghana Air Force formally took over security responsibilities from the Ghana Navy for a three-month rotation.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has passed the Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026, which awaits Presidential assent and aims to provide a comprehensive legal framework for preventing, investigating, and prosecuting piracy, armed robbery at sea, trafficking, and other maritime crimes. The Ghana Maritime Authority, in collaboration with the UN and EU, is engaging stakeholders to build understanding of the legislation ahead of its implementation.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's NADMO says water levels at Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam remain below the spillage threshold of 234.15 metres despite notification of a planned release. Communities along the White Volta Basin in the Northern region have been placed on alert as authorities monitor the situation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Security analyst Adib Saani has called on the government to treat military aviation safety as a national security priority, arguing that aviation failures involving senior state officials could threaten government continuity. He made the call on the anniversary of the August 6, 2026, military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom that killed eight people including two cabinet ministers and other high-ranking officials.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Religious leaders have called on Ghanaians to uphold values of service, faith and sacrifice demonstrated by eight public officials who died in a military helicopter crash, saying the best way to honour their memory was to emulate their commitment to duty and contribute to national development and peace. The call was made during a National Interfaith Memorial Service held in Accra one year after the Ghana Air Force helicopter crash.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A year after eight state officials died in a Ghana Air Force helicopter crash during anti-galamsey operations in August 2025, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources spokesman said the government's illegal mining campaign would make the fallen victims proud and represents the most meaningful tribute to their memory.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama addressed families of eight Ghanaians who died in a helicopter crash on August 6, assuring them the nation shares their grief and that their loved ones remain part of Ghana's collective memory. He said no words, ceremonies, or anniversaries could completely remove the pain of losing a cherished family member, and recognised the courage and dignity with which the families have carried their grief.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama reflected on the deaths of eight Ghanaian servicemen in a helicopter crash one year ago, describing the loss as a painful reminder that life is fragile and service to the nation is sacred. Speaking at a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service on August 6, Mahama said the tragedy touched the conscience of the entire nation and their dedication to duty must remain a lasting inspiration for Ghana.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama attended a national interfaith memorial service marking one year since the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash that killed Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane-Boamah, former Agriculture Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others, including three Ghana Air Force crew members. Mahama reflected on the victims' shared commitment to serve the nation, noting they had not expected that journey to be their final one.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
One year after a helicopter crash that killed Squadron Leader Peter Bafame Anala and other servicemen, his family reflected on his absence at a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra, describing him as a dedicated husband, father, and patriot who served Ghana with commitment and distinction.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
One year after a Ghana Air Force helicopter crash that killed eight state officials including Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane-Boamah, the family of Squadron Leader Peter Bafimi Anala has appealed to Ghanaians to keep them in their prayers. The family expressed that grief remains despite the passage of time and urged continued support as they navigate their loss.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The family of Squadron Leader Peter Bafimi Anala, one of eight state officials who died in the August 6, 2025 Ghana Air Force helicopter crash, says adjusting to life without him has been extremely difficult. At a government one-year inter-faith memorial service in Accra, family members reflected on his loss, describing him as a devoted husband, loving father, and pillar of strength whose death left a deep void.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, called on Ghanaians to reflect on life's purpose and the importance of leaving legacies of service during a National Inter-Faith Memorial Service in Accra marking the first anniversary of a military helicopter crash that killed eight distinguished Ghanaians.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government is holding a national interfaith memorial service at UPSA for the eight people who died in the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash, including Defence Minister Dr Edward Kofi Omane-Boamah and seven others who were travelling to support efforts against illegal mining.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Right to Information Commission has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢20,000 on 254 public institutions, including the Ghana Police Service, all five teaching hospitals, major public universities, and security agencies, for failing to submit their 2025 Right to Information annual reports as required by law.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has presented support packages to the children of eight state officials who died in an August 6 helicopter crash, including health insurance coverage valued at GH¢3 million for 27 beneficiaries and 13 trust accounts funded with GH¢1 million each.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Households within two kilometres of Zipline's GH3 distribution centre in northern Ghana earn between US$850 and US$1,200 in additional annual income, according to research released in June 2026. The hub injected about GH¢1.5 million into the surrounding economy during its first year of operation.
23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A fire at Albert Bosomtwi-Sam Fishing Harbour in Sekondi on Sunday, June 21 destroyed a premix fuel station, GPHA administration facilities, and other properties; the Western Regional Minister has ordered suspension of commercial activities and evacuation of traders from the Food Market and surrounding areas. Ghana National Fire Service investigations attribute the fire to heavy rainfall that triggered a mudslide, collapsing a slope that brought down an electricity pole which fell between premix fuel tanks and generated igniting sparks.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League resumed at El-Wak Sports Stadium following an enforced break after the death of Coldstore player Michael Arhin on May 20. The competition returned in his honour with matches across all divisions, while Coldstore's fixtures were postponed pending final funeral rites.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League resumed following an enforced break caused by the death of Coldstore player Michael Arhin on May 20. Matches were played across divisions in his honour, with Coldstore's own games held pending Arhin's funeral rites on June 27.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Civil Aviation Authority held a conference on May 13 at Accra International Airport bringing together aviation experts, regulators, and industry stakeholders to discuss collaboration, safety, innovation, and infrastructure within the aviation sector.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →