Author: Constance Awunor

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund to finance emergency flood relief and long-term mitigation measures following severe flooding in parts of Accra and other communities in southern Ghana. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday, June 30, by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. According to the statement, the funds are part of the government’s response to the widespread flooding caused by hours of unusually heavy rainfall that inundated several communities, displaced residents and damaged property. Of the total allocation,…

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has admitted his side can no longer be considered among football’s elite after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the Round of 32. The four-time world champions were knocked out 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 following extra time, extending Germany’s disappointing run in recent major tournaments. The defeat sparked fierce criticism back home, with Germany’s Bild newspaper describing the elimination as the country’s “next football nightmare.” Germany, ranked 10th in the world, dominated possession with 75 per cent against 41st-ranked Paraguay but struggled…

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned that more thunderstorms and rain are expected across southern Ghana this afternoon, raising concerns that flooding in Accra and other affected areas could worsen. In its latest 18-hour weather forecast issued on Monday, June 29, GMet said the rain, with or without thunder, currently affecting parts of the coast and a few inland areas is expected to persist throughout the forecast period. The agency said a weak to moderate rainstorm currently located along the Togo-Benin coast is moving westward and is expected to increase cloud cover over southern Ghana before triggering thunderstorms and…

President John Dramani Mahama has attributed Monday’s devastating floods in Accra to an unprecedented volume of rainfall, worsening climate conditions and continued human activities such as building in waterways. In a social media post following the heavy downpour, the President revealed that preliminary data showed Accra recorded approximately 140 millimetres of rainfall, describing it as one of the highest amounts experienced in several years. According to him, the rainfall far exceeded the highest single-day rainfall recorded last year, which stood at about 56 millimetres. “The amount of rainfall recorded today is among the highest experienced in several years. Preliminary data…

The Ministry of the Interior has urged the public to avoid all unnecessary movement and remain in safe locations following heavy rains and flooding that have affected several parts of the country on Monday morning. In a public safety advisory signed by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Ministry advised people to stay where they are until conditions improve. According to the Ministry, those who are safely at home should remain indoors, while people already at work or in other secure locations should stay there until it is safe to travel. The Ministry also cautioned motorists and pedestrians…

Business activities across Accra have been severely disrupted after heavy overnight rains triggered widespread flooding, leaving traders, transporters and trucks carrying goods stranded on major roads leading into the capital. The flooding has submerged sections of key roads, entered homes and business premises, and brought movement to a standstill in several parts of the Greater Accra Region. Among those affected are tomato transporters bringing produce from farming communities to markets in Accra. President of the Tomato Transporters Association of Ghana, Eric Tuffour, said several trucks have been forced to stop mid-journey because floodwaters have made major routes impassable. “One of…

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced the temporary shutdown of the Mallam and Achimota Primary Substations following severe flooding caused by heavy rains in parts of the Greater Accra Region. In a joint press release issued on Monday, June 29, 2026, the two institutions said the precautionary measure was necessary to protect public safety after floodwaters affected critical electricity infrastructure. According to the statement, the flooding posed significant risks to electrical equipment and operational personnel, making it unsafe to continue supplying power from the affected facilities. “The precautionary shutdown became necessary…

The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Waku, has urged Ghanaians to continue backing the Black Stars following their defeat to Croatia, reminding fans that the team has already secured qualification to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking after the Group L encounter in the United States, Dr Waku said the loss should not overshadow Ghana’s successful qualification campaign or the determination displayed by the players throughout the group stage. He noted that while the Black Stars fell short against Croatia, they had already done enough to book their place in the…

Ghana have qualified for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite suffering a defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match. The Black Stars’ place in the knockout stage had already been confirmed before Saturday’s fixture after results elsewhere guaranteed that four points would be enough to progress under FIFA’s expanded 48-team tournament format. Ghana secured four points from their opening two matches, beating Panama 1-0 before earning a hard-fought goalless draw against England. Those results ensured qualification regardless of the outcome against Croatia. The Black Stars, however, were unable to finish the group stage…

Journalist and Managing Editor of The Herald newspaper, Larry Alans Dogbey, has been granted bail after being sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment for contempt of court over publications linked to an ongoing legal dispute involving businessman Kevin Okyere and Swiss commodities trading firm Petraco SA. Mr. Dogbey was convicted by an Accra High Court on Thursday, June 25, after Justice Isaac Addo ruled that he had deliberately violated a court order restraining further publications on the matter. The contempt case arose from a series of reports published by The Herald concerning a petition filed by Petraco SA against Mr. Okyere,…