Ghana Air Force — military service responsible for aerial operations, currently handling ceremonial guard duties at the Presidency on rotating basis.
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… 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 crashJoy Online
… Among the defaulting institutions are the Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Navy, Ghana Air Force, Bureau of National Intelligence and the Office of the Special Prosecutor. …
RTI Commission fines 254 public institutions GH¢20,000 each over failure to submit 2025 reportsJoy Online
… The victims were travelling from Accra to the Ashanti Region on official duty when the Ghana Air Force helicopter crashed in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region. …
Government unveils support package for children of officials killed in helicopter crashBusiness & Financial Times
… Ghana was the second country after Rwanda to deploy Zipline’s services and the network has operated in the country for six years in partnership with the Ghana Health Service, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Air Force and National Blood Service, among others. …
Households near Zipline hub gain up to additional US$1,200 annually – studyBusiness & Financial Times
… Five fire tenders from the Ghana National Fire Service, the Port of Takoradi and the Ghana Air Force, with support from fisherfolk, battled the blaze before bringing it under control. …
Western Regional Minister orders evacuation of traders after Sekondi fishing harbour fireThe Ghanaian Times
… In an all-service clash, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) edged the Ghana Air Force 65–62 in a tense encounter. …
2026 Accra B’ball League returns after death of playerThe Ghanaian Times
… In an all-service clash, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) edged the Ghana Air Force 65–62 in a tense encounter. …
2026 Accra B’ball League returns after death of playerVice 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 →
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 →