The Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has officially launched a Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) operation worth approximately GH¢8.3 million to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to 30,000 people affected by the devastating June 2026 floods across Greater Accra, Central, Volta and Western North regions. The six-month emergency operation, unveiled during an official pres

The Government of Ghana has presented assorted food items, beverages and a cash donation to the Ga Traditional Council in support of the 2026 Homowo Festival, reaffirming its commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of the Ga people while promoting peace, unity and development. The presentation was made on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama by a delegation led by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, during a courtesy visit to the

The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has issued a strong warning that the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) will strictly enforce the upcoming National Sanitation Day exercise, declaring that authorities will show no leniency to individuals and businesses that fail to comply with the directive. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Ga Traditional Council ahead of the 2026 Homowo Festival, the Mayor stressed that maintaining a clean city is crucial to the success