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Ghana Airports Company Limited

Also known as: GACL

Ghana Airports Company Limited — operates Accra International Airport and Kotoka International Airport, managing infrastructure and passenger services including terminal projects and fan activation campaigns.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has officially launched an exciting FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation campaign at Terminal Three of the Accra International Airport (AIA).

    GACL launches FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation to unite travellers behind Black Stars
  3. Joy Online

    iduals on the autism spectrum to travel with greater confidence and independence. “We are grateful to Emirates and its partners for creating this thoughtful and empowering experience for our students.” Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited

    Emirates brings its Travel Rehearsal programme to Ghana, pioneering accessible travel
  4. Joy Online

    On June 9, the team is expected to hold technical and regulatory meetings with officials of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to gain insights into aviation licensing requirements, regulatory compliance procedures, operational

    VDF, Indian aviation firm, explores aviation investment opportunities at Ho Airport
  5. Joy Online

    Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited, Yvonne Opare, expressed satisfaction with the ongoing redevelopment of Terminal Two at Kotoka International Airport.

    Transport Minister calls for greater private sector investment to drive industry growth
  6. Joy Online

    Subsequent years involved technical testing, stakeholder consultations and policy development carried out by multiple state institutions, including the Ghana Immigration Service, National Security, the Ghana Tourism Authority, Ghana Airports Company Limited and the Ministry of Fi

    E-Visa, Visa-Free Travel and the Future of African Integration
  7. May 2026
  8. Joy Online

    An urgent call for the demolition of encroaching structures, a ban on near-airport farming, and the strict prosecution of sanitation offenders dominated a high-level stakeholder engagement convened by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) to address escalating wildlife hazard

    Stakeholders demand demolition of encroaching structures around Wa Airport over rising wildlife threats
  9. Business & Financial Times

    Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL): Manages airports crucial for transport and logistics Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD): Of massive strategic importance for the marketing and regulation of cocoa, a core export commodity 3.0 Fiscal Challenges Posed by SOEs Persistent losses by Gha

    Persistent SOEs Losses: A threat to Ghana’s fiscal balance and debt sustainability post-IMF bailout
  10. Joy Online

    The attention of the McDan Group has been drawn to a publication issued by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) concerning a parcel of land situated on the Spintex Road, adjacent to and opposite Action Chapel International.

    McDan Group’s response to GACL’s “buyer beware” notice on disputed Spintex land
  11. Joy Online

    I listen to both sides, it’s difficult for me to speak on it.” She confirmed that she would engage the Ministries of Finance and Transport to coordinate the next steps, noting that while her ministry leads the sector, the airport facility now under Ghana Airports Company Limited

    Tourism Minister pledges action on cultural infrastructure, pushes domestic tourism in Upper West
  12. Joy Online

    Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, Mrs Yvonne Nana Afriyie, also congratulated the GCAA on its milestone achievement.

    Ghana Civil Aviation Authority celebrates 40 years of aviation excellence with a dinner
Sport

GACL launches FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation campaign at Accra airport

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The Ghana Airports Company Limited has launched a FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation campaign at Terminal Three of Accra International Airport, featuring interactive games, penalty shoot-out challenges, trivia quizzes, and photo sessions designed to rally support for the Black Stars and entertain travellers. The initiative is a collaborative partnership between GACL, the Ghana Football Association, DDP Outdoor, MullenLowe Accra and the Customs AIA office.

23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 23 June

  1. GACL launches FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation campaign at Accra airport

    The Ghana Airports Company Limited has launched a FIFA World Cup 2026 fan activation campaign at Terminal Three of Accra International Airport, featuring interactive games, penalty shoot-out challenges, trivia quizzes, and photo sessions designed to rally support for the Black Stars and entertain travellers. The initiative is a collaborative partnership between GACL, the Ghana Football Association, DDP Outdoor, MullenLowe Accra and the Customs AIA office.

    23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Emirates launches Travel Rehearsal programme for autism-spectrum passengers in Ghana

    Emirates, the world's first Autism-Certified Airline, has brought its Travel Rehearsal programme to Ghana in partnership with HopeSetters Autism Centre. The programme offers a guided simulation of the complete air travel journey—from check-in through customs and baggage reclaim—to help individuals with autism familiarise themselves with airport procedures and onboard environments in advance, reducing anxiety and building confidence.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Indian aviation firm explores helicopter operations at Ho Airport

    A delegation from Chipsan Aviation Limited of India is in Ghana for investment and stakeholder engagement focused on developing helicopter operations at Ho Airport in the Volta Region, with meetings planned with government officials and aviation regulators.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Transport Minister seeks private sector investment for infrastructure growth

    Ghana's Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on the private sector to increase investment in the country's transport sector, stating that government alone cannot meet the sector's substantial investment needs and that private participation is essential to modernising infrastructure and accelerating national development.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana launches e-visa system, waives fees for African passport holders

    Ghana officially launched an e-visa system on 25 May 2026 to modernize visa administration and simplify travel, with the government announcing that African passport holders will not be required to pay visa fees when using the platform.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Stakeholders demand demolition of structures around Wa Airport

    At a stakeholder engagement, Ghana Airports Company Limited officials called for demolition of encroaching structures, a ban on near-airport farming, and strict prosecution of sanitation offenders to address wildlife hazards and bird strikes at the Wa Airport. Over 200 bird species have been identified within a 13-kilometre radius of the facility, with human activities including open waste dumping and an uncovered abattoir cited as primary attractants.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. State-owned enterprises' losses threaten Ghana's fiscal balance

    Persistent losses by state-owned enterprises (SOEs) pose a risk to Ghana's fiscal balance and debt sustainability following the IMF bailout, according to a corporate governance consultant. The article contextualizes Ghana's SOE sector from independence through economic crises of the 1980s–90s, which reduced government capacity to finance operations and worsened SOE performance.

    19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 18 May

  1. McDan Group disputes GACL's buyer beware notice on Spintex land

    McDan Group has responded to a publication by Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) concerning a disputed parcel of land on Spintex Road, stating the matter is currently before the Court of Appeal and that all parties should exercise restraint from public commentary while the case is pending.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Tourism Minister pledges action on stalled Wa cultural centre

    Ghana's Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie pledged to push for completion of the uncompleted Centre for National Culture building in Wa, a 1,500-capacity auditorium and crafts village that has been abandoned since the contractor stopped work following its 2008 start. She said she had gathered documents and met staff from relevant boards to understand why the structure remains unfinished and committed to engaging the Ministries of Finance and Transport to coordinate next steps.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Ghana Civil Aviation Authority marks 40 years with anniversary dinner

    The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority held a grand finale dinner at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City on May 16 to celebrate its 40th anniversary, bringing together aviation industry stakeholders, government officials, and staff to reflect on four decades of service and emphasise the importance of continued collaboration and commitment to aviation safety.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. GCAA marks 40th anniversary with aviation stakeholder conference

    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

  2. Accra airport growth threatened by traffic and unplanned development

    Aviation stakeholders warned at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority's 40th anniversary conference that growing traffic congestion and rapid uncontrolled development around Accra International Airport could impede future expansion and operational capacity unless proper planning measures are enforced.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Three IPOs in six months add GH¢11bn to GSE market

    The Ghana Stock Exchange is experiencing its most active period of primary equity issuance in nearly a decade, with three IPOs—First Atlantic Bank, ZEN Petroleum, and Kasapreko—set to add around GH¢10.88 billion to the exchange's total market capitalisation. The three listings together account for approximately 4 percent of the market cap.

    12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Sunday 10 May

  1. Kotoka Terminal 2 departure road closed for month-long refitting works

    Ghana Airports Company Limited has announced a temporary partial closure of the road in front of Terminal 2's Departure Hall at Kotoka International Airport from Monday, May 11, 2026, lasting approximately a month for refitting and facade works. Traffic management personnel and directional signage will be deployed to assist commuters during the construction period.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. NPP reconstitutes key committees ahead of 2028 elections

    The opposition New Patriotic Party has reconstituted its Standing and Sector Committees following its 2024 election defeat, appointing experienced figures to lead Finance, Electoral Affairs, Disciplinary, and Policy committees as part of efforts to reorganise and position itself for a political comeback.

    8 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 28 April

  1. President cuts sod for Kotoka airport concourse project

    President John Dramani Mahama cut the sod for construction of a connecting concourse at Kotoka International Airport linking Terminals Two and Three, which will include five passenger boarding bridges, duty-free shops, retail spaces, and lounges to improve passenger experience and aircraft turnaround time.

    28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 April

  1. Wilmar wins late; Ghana Airports claim first victory

    In Week 9 of the UG Corporate Football League, Wilmar secured a 1-0 win over Telecel Ghana with a stoppage-time free-kick from Roland A. Mensah, while Ghana Airports Company Limited recorded their first victory of the season with a 1-0 defeat of Zenith Bank FC. Group B saw several draws, including NCA holding Union Ghana 0-0 despite playing with 10 men after a red card.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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