Kumasi

Ghanaian political calls for narcotics investigation

13 clusters · 32 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Ghana Narcotics Control Commission faces scrutiny over Beirut cocaine seizure

Following the seizure of 3.9 tonnes of cocaine valued at approximately €225 million in Dunkirk, France, Ghanaian authorities and civil society have intensified scrutiny of port security protocols. The narcotics were foun

Ghana illegal mining and water security crisis

21 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ghanaian agencies plan tree farms on degraded mining land

Illegal mining, known locally as ‘galamsey’, continues to drive environmental and social instability in Ghana. Scientific assessments from the CSIR-Water Research Institute indicate approximately 60% of the nation’s wate

NPP leadership elections and 2028 election preparations

11 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Internal leadership shifts reported within Ghana's New Patriotic Party

Following the NPP National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, the party has established a new cohort of national officers to steer its path toward the 2028 general elections. John Boadu was elected Nation

West African organized crime arrests

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ghana Police arrest suspects in Kumasi robbery and motorcycle gang operations

Police in Nigeria and Ghana have conducted operations targeting various criminal syndicates. In Lagos, Nigeria, the State Police Command arrested suspected members of a highway robbery gang linked to thefts on the Ife-Il

Sakumono double homicide investigation

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Ghana Police arrest suspects in separate robbery and murder cases

On October 30, 2026, George Atuguba, 57, and Irene Atuguba, 47, were found dead from gunshot wounds at a residence in the NTHC Estate in Sakumono, Accra. The Ghana Police Service launched a manhunt for Samuel Christophe

Ghana grid outages and infrastructure stability concerns

25 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Scheduled power outages announced in Tunisia and Ghana

Ghana's electricity supply continues to face disruptions driven by maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure damage. Following previous scheduled outages in July, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) initiated a four-d

Ghanaian political party internal developments

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Ghana's NPP urged to coordinate messaging for 2028 election

Political activity in Ghana has focused on internal party organization and preparation for the 2028 general elections. Within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Abanga Fuseini Yakubu was elected as the National Youth Organi

Sarkodie Rapperholic 2026 concert in Kumasi

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Sarkodie performs Rapperholic26 for 80,000 fans in Kumasi

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie arrived in Kumasi in August 2026 to massive crowds ahead of his Rapperholic Homecoming Concert. During his media tour, Sarkodie addressed criticism regarding his decision not to spray cash, stati

Ghana infrastructure development initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Ghana government announces infrastructure projects in Ashanti Region

The Ghanaian government has launched several infrastructure projects across different regions to improve connectivity and economic activity. In Accra, efforts are focused on road rehabilitation ahead of the nation’s 70th

Chef Abbys Big Street Feast initiative in Ghana

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Chef Abbys launches initiative to feed 50,000 people in Ghana

Chef Abbys, a Ghanaian food creator, launched the ‘Big Street Feast’ initiative to provide meals to 50,000 people in Accra and Kumasi. The project was timed to coincide with World Food Day on October 16. As part of this

Ghana digital skills training initiatives

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Ghana expands One Million Coders Programme with new ICT centre

Ghanaian digital literacy efforts have expanded through diverse programs targeting different demographics. Under the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI), a partnership between the Government of Ghana and the Intern

Waste management and recycling in Ghana

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Ghana seeks to formalize electronic waste recycling

Waste management challenges and sustainability efforts in Ghana have been highlighted through infrastructure and recycling concerns. In Kumasi, the Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) reported a lack of wa

Ghana maternal healthcare infrastructure developments

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Ghanaian hospital infrastructure projects see mixed progress

Healthcare infrastructure projects aimed at expanding maternity services in Ghana are experiencing varying levels of progress. In the Western North Region, construction has resumed on a 25-bed maternity block at the Se

Fuel tanker fire in Kumasi, Ghana

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Fuel tanker fire in Kumasi destroys one vehicle and damages another

On October 10, 2026, a fire involving two fuel tankers occurred at the Kaase Angola Tanker Yard in Kumasi, Ghana. The blaze took place opposite the Latex Foam Company. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) deployed thr

NPP elects new national executives in Kumasi

5 clusters · 30 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: John Boadu elected National Chairman of Ghana's NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has concluded its national executive elections at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, completing a reorganization process intended to prepare the party for the 2028 general elections. J