A massive fire broke out on Thursday at the Kantamanto Market, a major commercial hub in Ghana’s capital, Accra, causing extensive damage to property. Eyewitnesses reported frantic efforts by people at the scene to extinguish the flames as the blaze spread through the market, destroying over a hundred shops. According …
Read More »Suspected robber burnt to death
A suspected armed robber has been burnt to death by unidentified individuals in Ashaiman Katamanso in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. This was during the early hours of Thursday, December 12, for allegedly stealing a standing fan and a flat-screen television. According to a resident, “the suspected robber broke into …
Read More »A fatal accident at East Legon
A fatal accident has claimed the lives of two people and injured others in East Legon, Accra, Ghana, according to reports. The Ghana Police Service has begun an investigation into the fatal accident. A preliminary investigation has identified the suspect driver as Salifu Amoako, who rammed his vehicle into another …
Read More »Rabat named World Book Capital for 2026
The Director-General of UNESCO announced on Tuesday October 08 that the capital of Morocco will be the World Book Capital in 2026. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has followed the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been chosen to host …
Read More »Woman tortured her 9-year-old nephew
A woman has been arrested for allegedly physically assaulting her 9-year-old nephew in her care at Adenta in Accra, Ghana. The boy sustained injuries to his back and head, which prompted concern and outrage in the community. According to reports, “the victim had moved from his mother’s home to spend …
Read More »Ghana: anger and indignation at power load shedding
In Ghana, faced with untimely power cuts, the population took to the streets of Accra on Saturday to demonstrate their frustration. For Ghanaians, the authorities must put an end to the frequent and unpredictable power cuts that have plagued Ghana for years. This problem has had major social, economic and …
Read More »Woman found dead with a bag full of stones around her waist
The body of a young woman was found floating near the bank of the Afram River in the community of Akotoe, in the Upper Manya Krobo district, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The victim, believed to be an 18-year-old female, was found with a sack loaded with stones tied …
Read More »Ghana: trees crash vehicles at Airport after downpour
Two vehicles have been badly damaged after trees fell on them at Airport following a few hours of heavy downpour in Accra, Ghana. “The rain, accompanied by strong winds, brought down the trees, crashing the vehicles completely,” reports said. They include a Matiz with registration number GX 747-13 and a …
Read More »Police Commander found dead in hotel room
The Deputy Commander of the Volta North regional police force was found dead in a hotel in Hohoe, Ghana, according to reports. “Relatives of the deceased had tried reaching him on the phone several times but there was no response,” reports said. The family then lodged a complaint with the …
Read More »Six people sentenced to death in Ghana
Six people, including three soldiers were sentenced to death on Wednesday January 24 for their involvement in a plot to overthrow the government in 2021 in Ghana. Nine people, including six military personnel, were tried. Among them, three were acquitted, including a former high-ranking police officer, who walked out of …
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