Author: Krobea

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an expedited replacement process for Ghanaian passports lost or damaged as a result of Monday’s devastating floods across the country. In a press release issued on Friday, July 3, the Ministry extended its deepest sympathies to all persons affected by the flooding, acknowledging the catastrophic consequences, including loss of lives and destruction of properties. “We extend our sincere and deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased,” the Ministry said. The Ministry noted that many Ghanaians may have either lost their passports or had them damaged during the flooding incident,…

The Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 Presidential Candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Akosua Manu, has criticised the government’s handling of the recent floods, insisting that protecting the lives of citizens should be the foremost responsibility of every administration. Speaking in a media interview on Thursday, July 2, Ms Manu said governments must prioritise practical measures to safeguard lives rather than focusing on public perception. “The first job of a government is to protect the lives of its citizens,” she stated, adding that leadership should be judged by its response to emergencies rather than…

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has denied reports of the shooting of a Ghanaian in Khayelitsha amid anti-immigrant protests in the country. A statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, July 1said the incident occurred on Monday, June 29, naming the deceased national as Bashiru Isak, 40. It said it directed the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria to formally register Ghana’s protest with South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation, and to file a complaint with the South African Police Service. However, a press release issued by SAPS said no such incident occurred. “With regard…

The Ministry of Finance has credited the designated National Disaster Management Committee accounts with GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to finance emergency flood relief and mitigation measures following severe flooding that has affected parts of the country. The transfer follows President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to mobilise resources from the Contingency Fund to support immediate relief efforts and strengthen flood mitigation measures. In line with Article 177 of the 1992 Constitution, the Finance Minister first secured parliamentary approval through the Finance Committee for the withdrawal from the Contingency Fund. Following Parliament’s…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed shock and profound sadness following the fatal shooting of a Ghanaian national in South Africa during anti-immigrant demonstrations linked to xenophobic attacks. The deceased, Bashiru Isak, 40, was shot and killed in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on Monday, June 30, 2026, amid protests that have seen African nationals, including Ghanaians, targeted in a fresh wave of xenophobic violence. “The Government of Ghana condemns, in the strongest terms, this senseless act of violence and the rising tide of xenophobia targeting African nationals, including Ghanaians, in South Africa. The taking of any life is unacceptable and…

Think-tank Energy Consumer Watch Ghana has expressed concerns about the disparity between the revised fuel price benchmark by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and actual pump prices by oil-marketing companies (OMCs). According the civil society organisation, most OMCs are selling fuel at higher prices without recourse to the NPA regulation. “This situation raises serious concerns that the intended benefits of the NPA’s downward price review are not reaching consumers,” it said in a press release on Wednesday, July 1. “Ghanaian motorists, transport operators, businesses, and households continue to bear a financial burden despite favourable market conditions that should have resulted…

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), in partnership with Zoomlion Ghana Limited and other collaborating institutions, on Wednesday, July 1 intensified its flood preparedness efforts with a large-scale drain-clearing exercise at multiple flood-prone locations across the Greater Accra Region to improve the free flow of stormwater and minimise the risk of flooding ahead of the next expected rains. The exercise forms part of the 12-week “No Do No Do” campaign, launched last month to promote environmental responsibility, strengthen flood preparedness and complement ongoing public education with practical interventions. Under the campaign, NADMO and its partners are undertaking post-flood assessments and…

Black Stars Head Coach Carlos Queiroz has issued a message of solidarity on behalf of the entire Ghana technical team and playing body, following the devastating floods that have hit Accra. In a statement released by the Ghana Football Association, the Portuguese tactician said the squad’s thoughts remain with the people of Ghana despite their preparations for the FIFA World Cup in the United States. “On behalf of myself, my technical team, and the entire Black Stars squad here in the United States, I want to express our deepest solidarity with the victims of the floods in Accra,” Queiroz said.…

The World Bank has accused the Mahama administration of slowing down a $350 million project it funded to tackle perennial flooding in Greater Accra. The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, GARID, begun under the previous Akufo-Addo government, is designed to reduce flood risk in the capital. It is also to improve solid waste management, and strengthen urban upgrading, institutional coordination, and emergency response. But in its May 2026 implementation update, the World Bank rated GARID’s progress “moderately unsatisfactory” and blamed the government for causing funding delays for the setback. According to the report, “the implementation of GARID has…

Former Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged government to consider declaring a state of emergency as more rains have been forecast to fall in the coming days. He expressed worry that if pragmatic steps are not taken, the country will be caught off-guard regarding the predicted heavy rains. “What is worrying for me is that the forecasts are even forecasts of more rains to come and if there is going to be more rain, I believe the government could consider even declaring a state of emergency so that we deal with…