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New Video Emerges Showing Victims Piloting Microlight Before Fatal Tema Crash

A newly surfaced video has revealed the final moments of the microlight aircraft (Reg. 9G-ADV) that crashed in Tema Community 1, killing both occupants. The footage shows the two young men — identified as children of a prominent Ghanaian pastor — flying the private plane shortly before it went down while en route from Ho to Accra. The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority continues its investigation into the cause of the accident.
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Dormaahene Breaks Down in Tears, Appeals to Mahama Over Attacks on Ghanaian Egg Traders
The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, was visibly emotional as he pleaded with President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and protect Ghanaian egg traders facing violent attacks and harassment in neighbouring Burkina Faso. The traditional leader cried openly during the engagement, describing the situation as unacceptable and calling for urgent diplomatic action to safeguard Ghanaian citizens and their livelihoods.
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Ghana’s Fuel Supply Remains Secure, But Prices Stay Uncertain – Bulk Oil Distributors
The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) and other major distributors have assured the public that Ghana’s petroleum supply chain is stable and not facing shortages. However, the National Petroleum Authority and industry players say pump prices remain unpredictable in the current pricing window due to volatility in global crude markets and ongoing supply-chain adjustments.
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Ghana Deposit Protection Amendment Bill 2025 Passed by Parliament
Parliament has unanimously passed the Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Bill 2025, strengthening the legal framework for protecting bank depositors. The updated law increases coverage limits, enhances the Deposit Protection Scheme’s operational independence, and aligns Ghana’s deposit insurance regime with international best practices amid ongoing banking sector reforms.
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Burkina Faso Bans Fresh Tomato Exports to Protect Local Processing Industry
Burkina Faso has imposed an immediate ban on the export of fresh tomatoes to safeguard its domestic processing sector and ensure raw material availability for local factories. The decision is expected to affect cross-border trade flows in the sub-region, particularly impacting Ghanaian importers and traders who rely on Burkina Faso as a key source of fresh produce during off-season periods.
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Ghana’s Economy Now Resilient Enough to Withstand External Shocks – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana’s economy has achieved sufficient resilience to absorb external shocks, including global energy price volatility and geopolitical disruptions. He pointed to falling inflation, improved fiscal buffers, rising reserves, and structural reforms as evidence that the country is better positioned than in previous years to weather international turbulence.
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Minority Demands Immediate Scraping of GH¢1 Fuel Levy Amid Rising Prices
The Minority in Parliament has renewed calls for the complete removal of the GH¢1 per litre fuel levy, arguing that the charge is exacerbating hardship for consumers as global oil prices remain elevated. The caucus described the levy as an unnecessary burden on households and businesses and urged the government to act swiftly to provide relief at the pump.
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Thursday, March 19, 2026. Stay informed with today’s front pages of Ghanaian newspapers, all in one place.

Germany has donated four new weather-resistant operational shelters to the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) at the Aflao Border Crossing in the Volta Region, strengthening patrol operations and improving working conditions for officers along one of West Africa’s busiest land frontiers.

The handover, executed in partnership with the German Federal Police, addresses long-standing logistical challenges faced by immigration personnel stationed at Pillars Four, Six, Seven, and Ten within the Aflao Sector Command.

The shelters are expected to enhance officer welfare, morale, and operational effectiveness at the vital corridor linking Ghana with Togo — and, by extension, the broader West African trade and migration route connecting Benin and Nigeria.

Deputy Comptroller-General Evelyn Lorlonyo Lotsu, speaking on behalf of Comptroller-General Samuel Basintale Amadu, explained that the initiative originated from earlier engagements between the Aflao Sector Command and German officials transiting the border en route to Togo. Discussions, initially led by then-Sector Commander Assistant Commissioner Frederick Bath Doudu (Rtd.), evolved into a concrete project to mitigate the harsh environmental conditions officers face daily.

German Ambassador to Ghana Frederik Landshöft praised the “excellent partnership” with GIS leadership and thanked Ketu South Municipal Chief Executive Nicholas Kwabla Worclachie for his support during implementation.

The donation forms part of Germany’s sustained commitment to Ghana’s border security architecture through training, equipment, and institutional cooperation. It aligns with broader regional efforts to counter instability spilling over from the Sahel, including Germany’s participation in the February 2026 Conference of Special Envoys to the Sahel held in Accra under the auspices of President John Dramani Mahama.

Germany also supports the Alliance for the Sahel — a joint initiative with France and the European Union — and contributes to the EU Strategic Defence Initiative in the Gulf of Guinea. Under that programme, Ghana’s Army Combat Training School launched a two-week Training-of-Trainers course on assault river-crossing operations in February 2026, building instructor-level capacity among 30 Ghana Armed Forces personnel.

The Aflao shelters represent a practical, on-the-ground investment in coastal West Africa’s resilience against transnational threats, including irregular migration, smuggling, and potential violent extremism.