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50 Ghanaian Fishermen Kidnapped by Pirates off the Coast of Senya Breku

50 Ghanaian Fishermen Kidnapped by Pirates off the Coast of Senya Breku

Over 50 Ghanaian fishermen feared kidnapped in a suspected pirate attack off the coast of Senya Breku, Central Region. Armed assailants reportedly opened fire, stole outboard motors and generators from several canoes, and left victims stranded at sea.

Gov’t to Acquire Two Offshore Patrol Vessels - Dep. Defense Minister

Gov’t to Acquire Two Offshore Patrol Vessels - Dep. Defense Minister

Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi has confirmed the government's promise to improve the Ghana Navy. He announced that the 2026 Budget will include funds to buy two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). According to Mr. Genfi, the vessels are designed with enhanced endurance for sustained maritime operations and,

Ghana Armed Forces Debunks Viral Claim on HIV Positives Among Applicants

Ghana Armed Forces Debunks Viral Claim on HIV Positives Among Applicants

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has strongly refuted a viral media publication claiming that about 60 percent of applicants who underwent military medical screening tested positive for HIV. In an official press release dated January 25, 2026, the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters in Burma Camp described

8-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Abandoned Manhole at Buduburam

8-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Abandoned Manhole at Buduburam

An eight-year-old boy has died after drowning in an empty manhole at Blue Rose Estate in Buduburam. This area is in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region. The tragic incident has left residents in shock and renewed concerns about safety hazards within the community. The deceased,

Ghana Navy to Acquire Offshore Patrol Vessels – Rear Admiral Bessing

Ghana Navy to Acquire Offshore Patrol Vessels – Rear Admiral Bessing

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, has announced that the Ghana Navy is at an advanced stage of acquiring offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to strengthen maritime security and expand operational capacity. Speaking at the Ghana Navy Memorial Day Celebration in Sekondi on Sunday, September 14,