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… With the full authorisation of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the backing of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), and support from the National Security apparatus, the relocation of Onion traders was carried out. …
How We Addressed Perrenial FloodingThe Chronicle
… The Queen Mother also expressed confidence in the ability of traditional authorities to collaborate with the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), the Ghana Police Service and other stakeholders to strengthen security in the Central Region, particularly in Cape Coast. …
Cape Coast Queen Mother Demands Thorough Probe Into UCC Student’s MurderJoy Online
… A collaboration between the Regional Security Council and MUSEC saw a raid at the illegal mining sites to get rid of children, but the problem persists. …
Children engaged in hazardous illegal mining and farming practices drive dropouts in schools in Tano NorthThe Ghanaian Times
… A statement signed by the Greater Accra Regional Minister and Chairperson of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), Mrs Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, said the development was particularly worrying at a time when emergency personnel were working around the clock to rescue strande …
Prank calls, fake flood videos disrupting rescue efforts — GARCCThe Chronicle
… Okum told this court that you wrote a letter on behalf of A3 to Western REGSEC to clear illegal miners from A3’s concession. …
Wontumi Tells Court: Those Who Claimed Ownership Of Seized Items Have Been Turned Into Prosecution WitnessesBusiness & Financial Times
… Management of Nguvu Mining Limited, the parent company of Northern Ashanti Mines Company Limited, said it is collaborating with the Police, Military, Municipal Security Council (MUSEC), Regional Security Council (REGSEC), and traditional authorities to intensify efforts to remove …
Nine illegal miners trapped in abandoned Konongo shaftJoy Online
… She said the matter has been referred to the Regional Security Council and the Ministry of Environment, Science and Innovation for action. …
Crime declines in Lawra, but authorities alarmed over case withdrawals and justice deliveryJoy Online
… However, he said collaboration between the Assembly, the Regional Security Council, traditional authorities, and religious leaders has helped restore calm in the area. …
Tamale Mayor pledges transparency as assembly outlines development agendaThe Chronicle
… Nelson, who also chairs the Regional Security Council, reiterated his directive for the immediate search for the miner and the reclamation of the affected land. …
Western Regional Minister Cracks Down on Illegal Mining Near Basic SchoolThe Ashanti Regional Minister says the government is rallying sectors to explore funding options to complete the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal after taking over from a failed concessionaire. Phase one of the project is 65% complete, and the contractor JUSTMOH Construction states it will cost $165 million to finish the operational phase.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister says the government is rallying sectors to explore funding options to complete the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal after taking over from a failed concessionaire. Phase one of the project is 65% complete, and the contractor JUSTMOH Construction states it will cost $165 million to finish the operational phase.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister James Gunu has assured residents affected by severe flooding in Hohoe of government support, as authorities mobilise relief items. The flooding in the Hohoe Municipality, caused by the River Dayi overflowing its banks, has affected about 5,000 people, with the Zongo community among the worst affected.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has assured residents affected by severe flooding in Hohoe, triggered by the River Dayi overflowing its banks, that the government is working with NADMO and other agencies to provide immediate assistance. Relief items, expected to arrive by Monday evening or Tuesday, are being mobilised for distribution to affected communities.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Sissala West MP Mohammed Adams Sukparu has appealed for restraint following clashes between Buo and Tiwii communities that left two dead and others injured, urging residents to avoid retaliation and emphasizing that no land dispute is worth loss of life.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Inspector-General of Police and the Savannah Regional Minister visited Gbindabuor in Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District following the lynching death of General Constable Redeemer Owusu on September 16, 2026, with 36 suspects assisting police investigations. The officials held security meetings and urged residents against mob justice and further violence.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Local Government, Mahama Ayariga, has called for strengthened intelligence sharing and early warning systems at the local level to de-escalate security threats before they escalate. He emphasized that MMDCEs are central to Ghana's security architecture and that proactive intelligence and coordination can prevent crises from manifesting.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Renewed gunfire was reported in Bunkpurugu in the North East Region on Tuesday as the Regional Security Council held an emergency meeting to address escalating violence; authorities are considering imposing a full curfew to prevent further attacks.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Regional Minister has recognized four Ghana Police Service officers for their intelligence-led operation that broke up an armed robbery syndicate terrorizing communities in Wa West and Wa Municipality. The officers' efforts led to the arrest of six suspects in August 2026 and restored calm to more than eight communities.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Queen mother of Denkyira has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police and called on the President to restore peace following unrest at Dunkwa last Sunday during Akwasidae celebrations. She accuses the police of taking sides in a chieftaincy dispute between the Denkyirahene and Dunkwahene and of blocking access to the Offin River for ritual purposes.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Central Regional Minister Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah has appealed to residents of New Winneba to remain calm and allow police to investigate a violent attack that killed three people and seriously injured about 15 others, while the Inspector-General of Police has deployed additional personnel and armoured vehicles to the area.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Regional Minister has restricted Akwasidae celebrations to palace grounds only in the Denkyira Traditional Area and placed an immediate hold on sub-chief installations by either faction pending resolution of a dispute over traditional authority. Non-compliance with the directive will result in a ban and physical shutdown by state security.
31 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
At least 23 people, including 11 children, have died after falling into abandoned illegal mining pits in Ashanti Region; 19 bodies have been recovered while four remain trapped. The Regional Minister said most victims were residents attempting to access their farms when they fell into uncovered pits, and reclamation efforts are underway to cover the abandoned sites.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Resident Engineer for Rango Construction Company disclosed that the Offinso-Anomangye road widening project in the Ashanti Region will be completed and handed over by October 31, 2027, though delays in compensation payments, structural obstructions, and damage to completed works have slowed progress.
24 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Upper West Parliamentary Caucus inspected ongoing construction on the N12 Bole-Sawla-Wa highway, observing road clearing, drainage works, and asphalt works. The Regional Minister said the government is committed to completing the road and urged the contractor to accelerate work to finish on schedule.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper West Parliamentary Caucus and Regional Minister Charles Lwanga Puozuing inspected ongoing construction on the N12 Bole-Sawla-Wa highway, observing road clearing, drainage works, and asphalt activities. The Regional Minister urged the contractor to accelerate work and assured residents the road will be asphalted before the end of President Mahama's term in January 2029.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Regional Security Council has halted the 2026 Kundum Grand Durbar planned for August 26 by the Upper and Lower Dixcove paramountcies in Ahanta West, citing public safety concerns. One paramount chief expressed shock at the cancellation, saying he had not been personally informed and had invested substantial resources in preparations.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Greater Accra Regional Minister has given residents and property owners at Kpeshie Lagoon's buffer zone at Laboma Beach 21 days to vacate or remove structures before demolition, as part of efforts to reclaim waterways and address flooding.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Traditional authorities in Wechiau are calling for an independent investigation into the death of youth leader Tijani Abu, arrested on July 25 by police over alleged involvement in murders. The chiefs claim he was brutalised in custody; police say he fell ill during interrogation and died at a hospital.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate closure of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College in Bono East Region following prolonged student unrest and breakdown in discipline. The temporary closure, intended to restore calm and protect lives and property, takes effect immediately and remains in force until further notice.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Bosomtwe District Assembly plans to declare the entire district a security zone to combat illegal mining and protect environmentally sensitive areas including Lake Bosomtwe. The District Chief Executive says the move aims to halt environmental destruction and reclaim degraded lands, with authorities also engaging the Minerals Commission to block prospecting and mining licences.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Communities along a corridor from Airport Residential Area through Awudome experienced a significant reduction in flooding after onion traders were relocated from Agbogbloshie to Adjen Kotoku and Dominase. The article notes that enforcement of the relocation was later relaxed following a change in government, allowing traders to gradually return to Agbogbloshie.
1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Paramount Queen Mother of Cape Coast has called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of a University of Cape Coast student and ensure those responsible are brought to justice, while assuring residents that the city remains peaceful and urging the public to remain vigilant and support law enforcement efforts.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Authorities in Tano North Municipality report escalating school dropouts linked to children engaged in illegal mining and cocoa farming. Seven of thirteen recently arrested illegal miners were under 18, including five WASSCE exam candidates, and 33 per cent of children in affected communities are involved in hazardous activities.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council says prank calls and circulation of fake flood videos are disrupting rescue operations and diverting emergency resources from genuine victims of flooding in the Greater Accra Region. The council states that emergency response agencies have been inundated with false distress reports, forcing them to expend time and resources on non-existent emergencies.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako testified before the High Court that individuals who claimed ownership of seized items have been turned into prosecution witnesses against him, while denying involvement in illegal mining activities on a concession where he serves as director.
25 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nine illegal miners became trapped in an abandoned mine shaft on Northern Ashanti Mines Company Limited's concession at Konongo, Ashanti Region, narrowly escaping death. The incident has prompted the company and security agencies to intensify efforts to remove illegal miners from the site.
19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Crime in Lawra Municipality has declined with only isolated cases of cattle rustling, domestic violence and petty crime recorded, but authorities are concerned about residents' reluctance to support police prosecutions. The MCE also flagged pollution of the Black Volta River, which investigations traced to illegal mining activities in Burkina Faso rather than Ghana's side.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Mayor of Tamale Metropolitan Assembly has announced plans covering infrastructure, agriculture, education, and youth employment as part of efforts to improve transparency and strengthen public participation in governance. The initiative is designed to enhance accountability, deepen citizen engagement, and enable residents to track government projects.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Western Regional Minister has directed authorities to identify a miner operating galamsey near New Cooperative Academy at Wassa Gyapa following a viral video showing illegal mining metres from the school. The school's headteacher disputed the claim, stating the video was recorded in November 2024 and that miners vacated the site about a year ago following a 2023 agreement.
30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →