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Ghanaian’s Terrifying Experience as Missile Explodes Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions and Other Trending Topics in Ghana (March 1, 2026)
Welcome to our rolling news update from Ghana for March 1, 2026, delivering timely insights and developments in Ghana. Return often as we continue to add the latest stories.
Ghanaian in Doha Shares Terrifying Experience of Iranian Missile Explosion Near Apartment
A Ghanaian resident in Doha, Qatar, has recounted a harrowing ordeal after a missile exploded close to his apartment building amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict and retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. In a viral social media video shared on March 1, 2026, the man described being woken by powerful sirens and emergency alerts as Qatar’s air defenses intercepted incoming missiles, though debris fell in residential areas causing widespread panic. “One of the missiles exploded near our apartment. It was very powerful, and I could hear the destruction,” he narrated, adding that more missiles were reportedly incoming. The incident is part of broader regional hostilities involving Iranian missile and drone attacks on US military bases and allies, including Qatar. The Ghana Embassy in Doha reiterated its urgent advisory for nationals to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary movement, and stay updated via official channels only.
President Mahama to Open African Courts 2026 Judicial Year in Arusha
President John Dramani Mahama will officially open the 2026 Judicial Year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the African Court of Justice and Human Rights in Arusha, Tanzania. The ceremony, scheduled for early March 2026, underscores Ghana’s commitment to strengthening continental judicial institutions and promoting human rights, rule of law, and access to justice across Africa. The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, established under the 1998 Protocol to the African Charter, adjudicates cases on human rights violations, while the merged African Court of Justice and Human Rights handles broader matters including inter-state disputes and international crimes. The President’s participation highlights Ghana’s leadership role in advancing African integration and judicial cooperation.
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August 6 Tragedy Children Support Fund Receives Over GH¢10 Million in Donations
The Children Support Fund established following the tragic August 6, 2026, incident has received donations exceeding GH¢10 million from compassionate individuals, organizations, and corporate bodies across Ghana and the diaspora. The fund aims to provide long-term educational, medical, psychological, and welfare support for children affected by the tragedy. Contributions have poured in through official channels, with transparency ensured via public reporting. Authorities expressed profound gratitude for the generosity, noting it will help secure the future of the young victims and alleviate burdens on grieving families. The fund remains open for further donations as rehabilitation and support efforts continue.
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Former MCE and Eight Others Granted GH¢800k Bail Over Fraudulent Sale of Government Land
A Kumasi High Court has granted bail to a former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Asokore-Mampong, Alhaji Alidu Seidu, along with eight other individuals implicated in the illicit sale of a 10.54-acre government land designated for a community hospital in Buoban, a suburb of Kumasi. The accused face 12 charges, including conspiracy to falsify land records, falsification of land documents, fraudulent breach of trust, unlawful occupation of public land, and possession of forged documents. Among those standing trial are Abigail Agyemang Boateng (former Physical Planning Officer), Henry Acquah (former Principal Technical Officer), and Solomon Kwakye (former Senior Technical Officer) at the Assembly. Each accused was granted bail in the sum of GH¢800,000 with three sureties, two of whom must be substantiated with legitimate landed property. As of the time of reporting, all nine defendants remained in police custody unable to satisfy the bail conditions.Bench warrants have been issued for two additional suspects—Brima Fredua Agyemang II (Kenyasehene) and Kofi Nti (Buoban Odikro)—who failed to appear before the court. The case has been adjourned to March 12, 2026. Read the full story here
Ghana Begins Partial Evacuation of Tehran Embassy as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated an emergency preparedness plan and initiated a partial evacuation of non-essential staff from its embassy in Tehran, Iran, effective February 28, 2026, following a joint US-Israeli military strike on Iranian targets and Iran’s subsequent retaliatory missile attacks. The ministry is closely monitoring the situation, assessing the need for broader evacuations of Ghanaian nationals, and retaining essential personnel to coordinate assistance. Ghanaians in Iran, Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE are urged to remain indoors, avoid crowded areas, sensitive locations, and military sites, keep documents ready, and contact diplomatic missions for support. Emergency lines include +233 240 913 284 / +233 240 793 072. This follows Ghana’s earlier embassy closure in Tehran in June 2025 during prior escalations.
See the Areas That Will Be Affected by ECG’s Planned Maintenance from March 1-5
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced five days of scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs from Sunday, March 1, to Thursday, March 5, 2026, to upgrade infrastructure, stabilize the national grid, and fix urgent faults. Outages will vary by location (typically 6-8 hours, potentially restored earlier), with affected areas including: Trassaco Valley Enclave (Greater Accra, March 1), Tema Industrial Corridor (March 1), La/Darkuman/Kokompe (March 1), Santana Market/Zion Police Station/Teshie Camp 2/Labone/Dome Pillar 2 (Accra East, March 3), Spintex Kotobabi/Community 11/Community 3 (Tema, March 3), Red Top/Old Barrier/Kings University (Accra West, March 3), Jericho/Adjei Kodjo/Ada Foah/Big Ada/Aqua Safari (Tema, March 5), Ashongman Estate/Oyarifa/Ashiyie (Accra East, March 5), and Medie/Sarpeiman/Tabora/Rockstar Area at Tantra Hills (Accra West, March 5). ECG regrets the inconvenience and advises treating installations as live during shutdowns; businesses should adjust schedules.
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Ghana Cautions Nationals Against Non-Essential Travel to and from the Middle East as Tensions Escalate
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised all Ghanaian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to and from the Middle East amid escalating hostilities involving Iran, US, and Israel. The caution, issued February 28, 2026, cites risks from military strikes, retaliatory actions, potential airspace closures, and threats to aviation/maritime routes that could strand travelers. Ghanaians already in the region (including Gulf States, Israel, and Lebanon) are urged to exercise extreme caution, avoid crowds/public spaces/military sites, register with the nearest embassy/consulate, monitor credible news, keep phones charged, and inform family of whereabouts. The ministry is updating databases and preparing for possible evacuations.
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Over 50 Students Hospitalised After Horror Crash Ends Sports Tournament
More than 50 students were hospitalized following a severe road accident in Krachi East Municipality, Oti Region, on February 28, 2026, while returning from the Inter-Circuit Sports Tournament at Adokwanta. The vehicle veered off the road between Tokuroano and Dormabin, causing fractures, lacerations, and other serious injuries. Victims were rushed to Worawora Government Hospital (critical cases), Dormabin Health Centre, and Tokuroano Health Facility. As of Saturday evening, nearly 50 remained admitted, with several in unstable condition. Good Samaritans and emergency responders assisted at the scene. The crash has raised concerns about student transport safety during sporting events, with official casualty figures still being verified.
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Black Queens Players Stranded in UAE Over Israel-Iran Conflict
Members of Ghana’s senior women’s national football team, the Black Queens (25 players and 16 officials), are stranded in the United Arab Emirates after the UAE closed its airspace and cancelled flights amid the Israel-Iran conflict escalation. The team arrived in Dubai on February 25, 2026, for the Pink Ladies’ Cup tournament (preparing for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco) and won 4-0 against Hong Kong. They are confined to the Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Sharjah, with luggage packed and anxiety rising as strikes hit parts of Dubai (10-15 minutes away). Upcoming matches against Russia and Tanzania are at risk. The Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assessing evacuation options, and the embassy in the UAE has advised calm and minimal movement.
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Middle East Turmoil Threatens to Derail Ghana’s Single-Digit Gains
Ghana’s recent macroeconomic progress—reducing inflation to single digits and stabilizing the economy—faces serious threats from escalating Middle East conflict, including US/Israeli strikes on Iran and potential Strait of Hormuz blockade. Higher global oil prices would drive up fuel and transport costs, triggering cost-push inflation on food, medicine, and goods (most transported by road), potentially pushing inflation above single digits. Prof. William Brafu-Insaidoo of the University of Cape Coast warned on Channel One Newsroom (February 28, 2026) that this could reverse gains, with energy costs already 15-20% of household budgets. Experts note limited alternatives for oil/LNG imports and urge diversification to protect fragile stability.
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How the World Has Reacted to US and Israeli Strikes on Iran
Global leaders and organizations have issued varied responses to the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, with Iran retaliating against US bases under “Operation Truthful Promise 4.” US President Donald Trump called it “major combat operations” to eliminate nuclear and missile threats, urging Iranians to overthrow their regime. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described it as preemptive to stop existential threats. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strikes as “unprovoked and illegal.” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of undermined peace and called for de-escalation. Russia and China criticized the aggression; the EU’s Kaja Kallas termed it “perilous”; France, Germany, and UK urged restraint and negotiations. Saudi Arabia condemned Iran’s retaliation, while Oman expressed dismay at disrupted talks. The strikes risk wider conflict, oil market volatility, and civilian harm.
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London, United Kingdom – A Ghanaian national, Duane Owusu, has been sentenced to a minimum of 16 years and six months in prison for the murder of 27-year-old deaf woman Zahwa Mukhtar, whom he punched and abandoned on a roadside in east London.
Owusu, 36, of Althorne Way in Dagenham, was convicted at the Old Bailey after a trial that revealed a tragic sequence of events on the night of August 15–16, 2025. Mukhtar, who had never met Owusu or his group before, joined them during a night out.
After drinking and taking drugs, tensions escalated inside an overcrowded Mercedes. When the group stopped near a garage in Chadwell Heath Lane, Owusu forcibly removed Mukhtar from the car, threw her phone away, kicked towards her as she lay on the ground, and delivered a forceful blow to her neck. She fell backwards, hitting her head, and suffered a fatal fractured skull and brain injury. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 06:21 BST.
Judge Richard Marks KC described Owusu’s actions as showing complete disregard for Mukhtar’s welfare. He noted that while Owusu may not have immediately realised the severity of her injuries, he “couldn’t have cared less.” The judge also highlighted Owusu’s previous criminal record, including an eight-year sentence in 2010 for acting as a getaway driver in a fatal robbery.
Mukhtar’s brother, Jamaluddin, described her as a “remarkable young woman” who overcame deafness caused by meningitis at age three and never let her disability hold her back. The family expressed deep grief, calling her loss an “immeasurable void.”
The case has drawn attention to issues of violence against women and the vulnerabilities faced by deaf individuals in social situations. Owusu was released on bail pending any appeals.
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Berekum Chelsea Robbery Suspects Arrested, Power Supply Disruptions, and Other Big Stories in Ghana Today
We have curated the most relevant stories from Ghana to keep you informed. Today’s news cycle covers the arrest of suspects in the tragic armed robbery incident involving a football team, power supply disruptions due to technical faults, scheduled electricity maintenance, and other key developments in governance, justice, and national affairs.
Police Arrest Two Over Deadly Robbery Attack on Berekum Chelsea Team Bus
Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with a deadly armed robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea team bus that resulted in the death of one player. The incident occurred as the team was returning from a Ghana Premier League match against Samartex 1996 at Samreboi. Six armed men blocked the VIP bus carrying about 30 players and officials around 10:30pm, opened fire, and forced the driver off the road. A police intelligence team later engaged the suspects in a shootout, injuring one who is now receiving treatment. The Ghana Police confirmed the arrests and stated that further details will be communicated. The attack has sent shockwaves through the football community.
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OSP Has Grounds to Appeal High Court Decision on Prosecutorial Powers – Prof Appiagyei Atua
Legal expert Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei Atua has stated that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has strong grounds to appeal the recent High Court decision that questioned its prosecutorial powers. The High Court had ruled that the OSP lacks independent authority to prosecute cases and directed the Attorney-General to take over all ongoing cases until proper authorisation is granted. Prof. Appiagyei Atua argued that the ruling raises important constitutional questions and that the OSP is well-positioned to challenge it at the Supreme Court level. The development has sparked debate on the independence of anti-corruption institutions in Ghana.
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Major Fault at Ghana Gas Processing Plant Triggers Power Supply Disruptions
A major technical fault at the Ghana Gas Processing Plant, caused by the complete failure of the Burner Management System controller for the Heat Medium System, has led to an emergency shutdown and temporary curtailment of gas supply to thermal power plants. The incident, announced in a joint press release on April 15, 2026, by Ghana Gas and the Ghana Grid Company, has resulted in power supply disruptions in some parts of the country. Engineers are working around the clock to replace the damaged system and carry out a comprehensive technical and safety risk assessment. Operations are expected to resume today, April 16, 2026, pending the outcome of the assessment. The companies have apologised to the public for the inconvenience.
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ECG Announces Planned Maintenance for April 16: See Full List of Affected Areas
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance works across four regional districts on Thursday, April 16, 2026, resulting in temporary power outages in several communities within the Central, Accra West, Tema, and Accra East Regions. The maintenance exercises, scheduled between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm depending on the location, are part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery and enhance power supply reliability. Affected areas include Saltpond Zongo, Kurankyekrom, Otsir, Anomabo in Central Region; Dome CFC Estates, Gbawe Bulemin, Gonse, Joma Agbozome in Accra West; Lashibi, Community 19 Annex, Klagon in Tema Region; and parts of Nmaidzor and School Junction in Accra East. ECG has apologised to customers and advised them to make alternative arrangements during the specified hours.
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We Still Don’t Know 2020 Election Result Because ‘Unanimous FC’ Protected Jean Mensa – Tsatsu
Renowned legal practitioner Tsatsu Tsikata has criticised the Supreme Court panel that handled the 2020 presidential election petition, claiming it failed to allow proper questioning of Electoral Commission Chair Jean Mensa. Speaking at an Honourific Lecture and Award ceremony held in his honour by the University of Professional Studies, Accra on April 15, 2026, Tsikata described the panel as a “unanimous FC” for allegedly shielding Mensa. He pointed to inconsistencies in the results announced by Mensa and later corrections by the EC, arguing that the lack of testimony has left Ghanaians without a definitive accounting of the 2020 election outcome.
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Don’t Resign, Relax and Collect Your Pay – Prof Prempeh to Special Prosecutor
Former Education Minister Prof. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) has advised the Special Prosecutor not to resign but to “relax and collect your pay” amid ongoing legal challenges to the office’s prosecutorial powers. The outspoken MP made the remarks in reaction to the recent High Court ruling that questioned the OSP’s authority. He argued that the Special Prosecutor should remain in office and continue performing his duties while the legal battles play out in the courts.
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Ten Killed in Deadly Crash on Accra-Kumasi Highway
Ten people have been killed in a tragic road accident on the Accra-Kumasi highway. The crash occurred when a vehicle lost control and collided with another, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. Emergency services responded promptly, but the incident has once again highlighted concerns over road safety on one of Ghana’s busiest highways.
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Strong Exports Lift Ghana’s Q4 2025 Trade Surplus to GH¢47.2bn
Ghana recorded a strong trade surplus of GH¢47.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by robust export performance, particularly in key commodities. The positive trade balance reflects improving external sector conditions and stronger global demand for Ghanaian goods. Economists say sustained export growth will be critical for maintaining macroeconomic stability.
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