President John Dramani Mahama has directed the release of GHS 300 million from the Contingency Fund to finance urgent flood relief and mitigation efforts in Accra and other southern communities affected by recent heavy rainfall. According to a statement from the Presidency, GHS 150 million will be allocated to immediate relief for affected persons and...
President John Dramani Mahama has described the latest flooding in Accra as one of the most severe in recent years, citing a sharp rise in rainfall intensity and human activities that undermine the city’s drainage systems. Speaking after touring affected communities, the President revealed that preliminary data from the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) shows Accra...
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has formally announced the conclusion of Ghana’s World Cup group‑stage ticket support scheme, which provided limited access to match tickets for Ghanaian supporters in Canada, the United States, and other parts of the world. According to the Ministry, the government procured and distributed tickets for the Black Stars’ three...
President John Dramani Mahama has raised alarm over the recurring floods in Accra, attributing the worsening situation to changing rainfall patterns and evolving climatic conditions. Speaking after touring flood‑affected areas, the President noted that data from the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) shows Accra recorded rainfall on 22 out of 30 days in June, leaving only...
The United Party (UP) has called on government to revisit and implement urban Master Plans first developed in 1963 for Accra, Tema, Sekondi Takoradi, and Kumasi, arguing that successive administrations have failed to address Ghana’s recurring flood crisis. In a statement signed by Solomon Owusu, Director of Communication, the UP noted that the original plans...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has sharply criticized the government’s handling of recent floods in Accra, accusing President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration of failing to provide effective leadership in disaster management. In a statement issued on June 29, 2026, and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP...
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has issued a public advisory urging Ghanaian nationals in South Africa to exercise heightened vigilance amid planned protest activities by the “March and March” organization. The advisory, dated June 29, 2026, cautions against potential disruptions in central business districts, transport hubs, and informal trading areas. Ghanaian citizens are strongly...
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding vulnerable persons affected by the recent heavy rains that have impacted several parts of the country. In a statement issued by its Public Affairs Unit, the Ministry expressed sympathy to individuals, families and communities who have suffered losses and disruptions...
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has stepped up rescue efforts as devastating floods continue to displace thousands across Ghana. Rescue operations are underway across flood-hit communities in Ghana, as emergency services intensify efforts to save lives and provide relief to displaced families. The Deputy Director-General in charge of Operations, Hon. Teddy Safori Addi, and...
Carlos Queiroz has allayed injury worries surrounding Antoine Semenyo after he was seen limping late in Ghana’s World Cup group stage defeat by Croatia. The Black Stars fell to third in Group L as they were beaten 2-1 in Philadelphia, with goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic cancelling out Derrick Luckassen’s equaliser. Worries were...