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The Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under missile attack amid rising tensions between the Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. In a statement on Friday, March 6, the Ghana Armed Forces said the base was hit between 17:45 and 17:52 local time. Two Ghanaian soldiers sustained critical injuries, while another officer suffered psychological trauma. The strike also destroyed the camp’s Officers’ Mess, which was completely burnt down. “The injured personnel are receiving treatment at the Level One Medical Bunker and are currently stable. Arrangements are being made for their…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected notorious land guard believed to have been terrorising residents of Abokobi and its surrounding communities. The suspect, identified as Saviour Kojo Ekpe, 45, was arrested on March 5, 2026, following intelligence gathered by the National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit indicating that he had been operating as a land guard in the Abokobi area and allegedly renting out weapons to criminals. According to a police report, intelligence suggested that Ekpe possessed a number of weapons which he allegedly hired out to criminals for various unlawful activities. Based on the intelligence, two surveillance…

The Government of Ghana has officially declared Friday, 6th March 2026, as a public holiday, according to a statement released by the Ministry of the Interior. The announcement directs all managers to ensure that essential operations continue during the holiday by selecting and scheduling the appropriate teams to work. In its statement, the ministry wished Ghanaians a peaceful and restful holiday, urging everyone to observe the day responsibly. This public holiday comes as Ghana marks 69 years of independence from colonial rule. Falling on Friday means it extends the weekend by a day. Authorities have reminded businesses and institutions to plan accordingly to maintain continuity…

Ghana is being pressured to stop a planned increase in gold royalties that could hurt some of the world’s largest mining companies, according to three sources and a letter seen by Reuters. Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, wants to replace its fixed 5% royalty with a sliding scale from 5% to 12%, linked to gold prices. The government says this will help capture more revenue as gold hits record highs. Mining companies warn the top rates could make Ghana one of the most expensive places to mine in Africa and squeeze profits. Ghana has agreed to lower an existing levy…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced a citywide clean-up exercise, “Ghana@69 Clean-up”, aimed at sustaining the civic spirit and community responsibility inspired by Ghana’s Independence celebrations. According to a press release on Thursday, March 5, the exercise, which forms part of the March 2026 edition of National Sanitation Day (NSD), is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, starting at 6:00 a.m. and continuing until all activities are completed. The assembly added that the clean-up will focus on intensive sanitation operations at key hotspots across the city, including Agbogbloshie, the Central Business District (CBD), Tuesday Market, Chemu Naa, Kaneshie, and…

The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has backed the government’s decision to rename Kotoka International Airport, describing the move as long overdue and appropriate. On February 23, the Government of Ghana officially reverted the facility’s name to its original designation — Accra International Airport. In a statement issued the same day, the Transport Ministry explained that the airport was previously known as Accra International Airport before it was redesignated, and that restoring the original and internationally recognised name was justified. Reacting to the development in an interview with Bernard Avle on Channel One…

Under the spiritual and political guidance of Gborbu Wulɔmɔ, Nungua is stepping into a historic role: the Mecca of GaDaŋme life. This is not hyperbole, it is a bold declaration that the sacred heart of GaDaŋme civilization now beats in Nungua. Here, priestly authority, ancestral rites, and council deliberations converge, creating a central hub of ritual and political power. Nungua is no longer just a town; it is the symbolic and functional center where GaDaŋme identity is enacted and reinforced. Just as Mecca unites millions under faith, Nungua is uniting the GaDaŋme under the continuum of tradition, seniority, and spiritual…

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has, for the first time, opened up about a road crash, which left him severely injured.Addressing the leadership of the Ghana Police Service who visited him on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Nii Tsuru II narrated how a policeman came to his rescue after the crash.The king said that the said policeman, Kennedy Frimpong, was the one who managed to remove him from the damaged vehicle.He indicated that after Officer Kennedy Frimpong gave him first aid, he called for reinforcement and also made arrangements to move him to a nearby health facility.Watch as…

Residents of Accra have been called upon to take part in a citywide clean-up exercise as the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) rolls out activities for this month’s National Sanitation Day. According to an official flyer released by the assembly, and posted on their official Facebook page, the exercise will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Beginning at 6 AM, and continuing until work is completed, the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to improve environmental cleanliness and promote healthier living conditions across the capital. Organisers are encouraging households, businesses and community groups to dedicate the day to cleaning homes,…

The Ministry of Health has scaled up and introduced new Post-Basic Specialised Nursing Programmes to address the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Ghana and strengthen domestic healthcare delivery. The initiative forms part of efforts to support the government’s flagship healthcare intervention, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), and complement the Ghana Labour Exchange Programme amid rising migration of specialised health professionals. According to the Ministry, the introduction of the specialised programmes is aimed at equipping nurses with advanced clinical competencies to improve patient outcomes, particularly in managing conditions such as heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, kidney failure and other…