Accra.
capital city of Ghana
- Reports this week
- 6
- Active events
- 8
- Connections
- 480
What's happening
Active this week
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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly collaborated on sanitation efforts in Accra on July 10th.Some support3 reports
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Mahama made a call following a recent visit to the United Kingdom.Some support1 report
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Mirror is one of over 190 private news outlets providing headlines across major African cities including Johannesburg, Nairobi, Accra, and Lagos.Some support1 report
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Standards authority developed guidelines for permitting in Accra.Some support1 report
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Leaders convened in Accra in 1995 to participate in a continental development agenda.Some support1 report
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Basic facts detailing the administrative and physical locations of key financial and governmental institutions in Accra.Some support1 report
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Police are investigating a loan guarantee case in Accra involving business partners George Atubiga and Irene.Some support1 report
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Mercy Ships, an ambassador in Africa, is planning a dialogue that is set to convene in Accra, Ghana.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Ghana hosts a policy forum in Accra focused on African minerals.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Martell launched a talent development platform in Accra while farmers in the Upper East Region of Ghana adopted climate-resilient farming techniques.Some support1 report
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A government accountability series was held in the capital city of Accra, Ghana, on August 26, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Africa Water Justice Network is based in Accra and Togo, and Monrovia is identified as a location within Liberia.Some support1 report
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Ghana's business advice was given in Accra.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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Assessments regarding flood risk are underway in Accra, the capital of Ghana, with support from the World Bank.Some support2 reports
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Malik Basintale spoke at a press briefing in Accra on October 21, 2026.Some support1 report
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President met with Alhassan Suhuyini and Haruna Iddrisu in Accra to promise development for the Dagbon Kingdom.Some support1 report
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World Heart Day 2026 was launched in Accra, Ghana, on October 20, 2026.Some support1 report
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Ahmed Ibrahim was appointed Minister for Local Government in Ghana and serves as a Member of Parliament for Banda.Well supported8 reports
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An ECOWAS meeting was held in Accra today, June 15, 2026.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A symposium was held in Accra today regarding regional security issues, involving the Ghana Armed Forces.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Stellenbosch University hosted the African Maritime Security Forum in Accra on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Peter Anderson is reported to be operating in the Bukom area of Accra.Some support1 report
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A minister inaugurated a city greening committee in Accra.Some support1 report
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The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) held a meeting in Accra and negotiated with the Ministry of Education.Some support3 reports
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Leaders from Ghana and Nigeria attended a summit in Accra, while Shatta Wale hosted MoMo Fest.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A demand was made at a press conference in Accra, Ghana.Some support1 report
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BoG held a regional course in Accra urging central banks in West Africa to strengthen financial regulation.Some support1 report
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The Society of Jesus is establishing an institute in Accra, Ghana, and proposing a college in the Central Region.Some support1 report
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Bawa-Rock Limited donated funds and presented a relief package to farmers in the Greater Accra Region.Some support1 report
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Drug consignments arrived in Lagos from Amsterdam and Bangladesh, while a drug kingpin traveled from Accra.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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Jobs for school leavers are highlighted as a central test for the government in Accra.Some support1 report
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A conference was held in Accra, Ghana, bringing together participants representing the diaspora from Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Kwabena Mintah Akandoh spoke at an engagement in Accra on October 9, 2026.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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An art installation traveled from Accra to Ghent and is scheduled for reconstruction at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.Some support1 report
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A high court determination was referenced in Accra on October 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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Julius Debrah advocates for citizen-centric government design while West Africa faces a meth production crisis.Some support3 reports
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A minister has declared a crackdown on sanitation indiscipline and inspected waste management installations in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.Well supported6 reports
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Legal instruments were launched in Accra, Ghana.Some support1 report
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Economic examples were cited during a workshop held in Accra.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Bank of Ghana held a workshop in Accra.Some support1 report
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The original master plan included Tema's urban development, alongside Kwame Nkrumah's blueprint for national development, amidst rapid growth and planning failures in Accra.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A conference will be held in Accra.Well supported3 reports
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The World Bank published economic updates concerning Ghana, originating from the capital city of Accra.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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The WAFEO conference has been scheduled to take place in Freetown.Some support2 reports
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Accra is the capital city of Ghana.Well supported25 reports3 developments inside
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WAEC successfully conducted the WASSCE examinations for Nigerian candidates, receiving commendation from the federal government.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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The Bank of Ghana operates in Accra and supports healthcare through local partnerships.Some support1 report
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A race course is located in the Borteyman town.Some support1 report
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Societal decline and poor governance in Ghana.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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GIABA held training in Accra.Some support4 reports
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Residents in Accra appeal to the Inspector-general of police regarding ongoing land guard attacks.Some support1 report
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Avocado airlift connects farmers to UAE market while concerns are raised over Ghanaian financial security.Some support1 report
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Accra serves as the headquarters for Pan-African organizing.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Lesley Lokko designed the headquarters for the African Futures Institute in Accra.Some support1 report
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Severe flooding occurs in Accra, Ghana, attributed to poor sanitation conditions.Well supported22 reports10 developments inside
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The government of Ghana has mandated the ecological restoration of Accra's lagoon.Some support1 report
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Waste is being transported from Accra to Nsawam as part of a waste management operation led by the Ministry of Local Government and supported by the Ghana Armed Forces.Some support1 report
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An Industrial Summit was held in Accra, Ghana, on September 18, 2026, attended by Sampson Ahi in his capacity as Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry.Some support1 report
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Stakeholders met in the capital city of Ghana, Accra, on April 20, 2026.Some support1 report
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Global standards are being applied in Accra.Some support1 report
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Around Accra this week
News at the entities that move Accra most-
Ghana StructuralBoeing provides technical support for a new airline being established in Ghana.Moves Accra
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Greater Accra Region StructuralA task force involving the Ghana Armed Forces is currently operating in the Greater Accra Region.Moves Accra
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Ghana Armed Forces Shared contextGeorge criticized alleged military brutality and met with Adjei regarding a military incident in the Greater Accra Region.Moves Accra
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Delta Air Lines OperationalBrian Matthew Sutton allegedly smashed doors and a Mercedes-Benz during an incident involving Delta Air Lines, which also resulted in employee injuries.Moves Accra
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World Bank TransactionalThe World Bank issued a warning regarding rising poverty levels in Bangladesh.Moves Accra
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Alliance of Sahel States OperationalThe Alliance of Sahel States withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States citing disagreements.Moves Accra
Connections
The 40 strongest of 480, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ghana Structural
Accra functions as the official capital and primary administrative hub of the state of Ghana.
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Greater Accra Region Structural
Accra is the capital city and a constituent part of the Greater Accra Region.
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Accra Metropolitan Assembly Structural
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly functions as the governing body responsible for local administration, development, and sanitation within the metropolitan area of Accra.
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Zoomlion Ghana Limited Operational
Zoomlion Ghana Limited is actively executing large-scale environmental and infrastructure projects, including flood control and waste management, within the boundaries of Accra.
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Cambodia Transactional
A high-level ministerial meeting was conducted in Accra, establishing a specific, high-stakes diplomatic engagement between the two entities.
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Dome Operational
they act on each other directly
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Ghana Armed Forces Shared context
The Ghana Armed Forces operates within Accra, conducting deployments for rescue, relief, security, and official symposium participation.
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Weija Dam Structural
Weija Dam provides essential water treatment and influences the environment of Accra through its operation.
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Nsawam Structural
The waste management system of Accra relies on Nsawam for the transport and disposal of its waste.
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Americas Transactional
Accra's region was historically involved in the trafficking of people to the Americas.
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Volta River Authority Operational
VRA provides essential power services to the major urban center of Accra, establishing a functional operational link.
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Achimota Structural
Achimota is a specific neighborhood within the larger municipality of Accra, and both are currently affected by severe flooding.
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Delta Air Lines Operational
Delta Air Lines operates using Accra as a functional hub for its Accra–New York route.
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Central Intelligence Agency Operational
The CIA maintains an operational station in Accra, establishing a functional presence within the city's operational sphere.
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research Operational
ICAR and Accra are linked through a formal Memorandum of Understanding strengthening agricultural research cooperation and knowledge exchange.
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World Bank Transactional
The World Bank provides funding and support for development and infrastructure projects in Accra.
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Alliance of Sahel States Operational
The Alliance of Sahel States seeks security and functional support from the country of Ghana, centered in Accra.
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Kenya Operational
Kenya leverages Accra as a functional hub for market access, diplomatic meetings, and technical coordination.
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Bangladesh Operational
The two locations function as transit points for drug consignments originating in or passing through them.
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Denmark Transactional
Denmark supported the restoration of Fort Osu in Accra.
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Bangui Transactional
A specific air travel service was observed connecting Accra to Bangui, with the flight originating in Accra.
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Montego Bay Operational
The operational link between the two locations is being established through an agreement to fast-track direct air services.
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interior ministry Structural
The interior ministry operates within the capital city of Accra, establishing a functional dependency on the location.
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secretariat Operational
The formal signing ceremony establishing the relationship between the two entities took place in Accra.
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Cantonments Structural
Cantonments is formally defined as a district within the city of Accra.
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Ghana Revenue Authority Shared context
Accra's environmental conditions, such as severe weather and flooding, directly impact the operational continuity of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
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Lagos Operational
The two cities interact through physical movement (travel, shipments) and share operational challenges like flood management.
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Liberia Shared context
Liberia utilizes Accra as a functional location for diplomatic missions, peace negotiations, and international representation.
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Tema Structural
Tema supplies power to Accra, and both locations share contextual vulnerabilities to flooding.
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Hive Structural
Hive established its new head office in Accra, indicating a formal, sustained corporate presence.
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Ghana Prisons Service Shared context
The headquarters of the Ghana Prisons Service are functionally located within the city of Accra.
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MasterCard Foundation Transactional
Accra served as the host city for the inaugural convenings of the MasterCard Foundation, establishing a functional link between the foundation and the location.
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Kumasi Operational
The cities are functionally connected by an expressway and are compared in regional rankings.
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Haruna Iddrisu Shared context
Haruna Iddrisu conducted official duties and spoke from Accra.
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Union Transactional
The company Union utilized Accra as the location for its Extraordinary Session.
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Thomas Nyarko Ampem Shared context
Thomas Nyarko Ampem spoke at a conference held in Accra.
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Imperial College London Shared context
Imperial College London delivers educational fellowships through a program operating in Accra.
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Nigerian Law School Shared context
Accra serves as the location context for the Nigerian Law School.
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CSR Shared context
CSR is associated with events, such as summits, held in Accra.
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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Shared context
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is observed visiting visa centers within the city of Accra.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
7 events- Mahama made a call following a recent visit to the United Kingdom.
- Mirror is one of over 190 private news outlets providing headlines across major African cities including Johannesburg, Nairobi, Accra, and Lagos.
- Standards authority developed guidelines for permitting in Accra.
- Leaders convened in Accra in 1995 to participate in a continental development agenda.
- Basic facts detailing the administrative and physical locations of key financial and governmental institutions in Accra.
- Police are investigating a loan guarantee case in Accra involving business partners George Atubiga and Irene.
- Mercy Ships, an ambassador in Africa, is planning a dialogue that is set to convene in Accra, Ghana.
October 2026
22 events- Ghana hosts a policy forum in Accra focused on African minerals.
- Martell launched a talent development platform in Accra while farmers in the Upper East Region of Ghana adopted climate-resilient farming techniques.
- The Africa Water Justice Network is based in Accra and Togo, and Monrovia is identified as a location within Liberia.
- Malik Basintale spoke at a press briefing in Accra on October 21, 2026.
- President met with Alhassan Suhuyini and Haruna Iddrisu in Accra to promise development for the Dagbon Kingdom.
- World Heart Day 2026 was launched in Accra, Ghana, on October 20, 2026.
- Stellenbosch University hosted the African Maritime Security Forum in Accra on October 19, 2026.
- Peter Anderson is reported to be operating in the Bukom area of Accra.
- A minister inaugurated a city greening committee in Accra.
- The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) held a meeting in Accra and negotiated with the Ministry of Education.
- Leaders from Ghana and Nigeria attended a summit in Accra, while Shatta Wale hosted MoMo Fest.
- A demand was made at a press conference in Accra, Ghana.
- BoG held a regional course in Accra urging central banks in West Africa to strengthen financial regulation.
- The Society of Jesus is establishing an institute in Accra, Ghana, and proposing a college in the Central Region.
- Bawa-Rock Limited donated funds and presented a relief package to farmers in the Greater Accra Region.
- Jobs for school leavers are highlighted as a central test for the government in Accra.
- Kwabena Mintah Akandoh spoke at an engagement in Accra on October 9, 2026.
- An art installation traveled from Accra to Ghent and is scheduled for reconstruction at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
- A high court determination was referenced in Accra on October 7, 2026.
- Julius Debrah advocates for citizen-centric government design while West Africa faces a meth production crisis.
- Legal instruments were launched in Accra, Ghana.
- The Bank of Ghana held a workshop in Accra.
September 2026
14 events- A minister has declared a crackdown on sanitation indiscipline and inspected waste management installations in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
- A conference will be held in Accra.
- The Bank of Ghana operates in Accra and supports healthcare through local partnerships.
- A race course is located in the Borteyman town.
- GIABA held training in Accra.
- Residents in Accra appeal to the Inspector-general of police regarding ongoing land guard attacks.
- Avocado airlift connects farmers to UAE market while concerns are raised over Ghanaian financial security.
- Accra serves as the headquarters for Pan-African organizing.
- Lesley Lokko designed the headquarters for the African Futures Institute in Accra.
- The government of Ghana has mandated the ecological restoration of Accra's lagoon.
- Waste is being transported from Accra to Nsawam as part of a waste management operation led by the Ministry of Local Government and supported by the Ghana Armed Forces.
- An Industrial Summit was held in Accra, Ghana, on September 18, 2026, attended by Sampson Ahi in his capacity as Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry.
- Stakeholders met in the capital city of Ghana, Accra, on April 20, 2026.
- Global standards are being applied in Accra.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
3 events- A government accountability series was held in the capital city of Accra, Ghana, on August 26, 2026.
- Drug consignments arrived in Lagos from Amsterdam and Bangladesh, while a drug kingpin traveled from Accra.
- The World Bank published economic updates concerning Ghana, originating from the capital city of Accra.
July 2026
7 events- The Accra Metropolitan Assembly collaborated on sanitation efforts in Accra on July 10th.
- Ghana's business advice was given in Accra.
- Assessments regarding flood risk are underway in Accra, the capital of Ghana, with support from the World Bank.
- Ahmed Ibrahim was appointed Minister for Local Government in Ghana and serves as a Member of Parliament for Banda.
- A symposium was held in Accra today regarding regional security issues, involving the Ghana Armed Forces.
- The original master plan included Tema's urban development, alongside Kwame Nkrumah's blueprint for national development, amidst rapid growth and planning failures in Accra.
- Societal decline and poor governance in Ghana.
June 2026
7 events- An ECOWAS meeting was held in Accra today, June 15, 2026.
- A conference was held in Accra, Ghana, bringing together participants representing the diaspora from Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
- Economic examples were cited during a workshop held in Accra.
- The WAFEO conference has been scheduled to take place in Freetown.
- Accra is the capital city of Ghana.
- WAEC successfully conducted the WASSCE examinations for Nigerian candidates, receiving commendation from the federal government.
- Severe flooding occurs in Accra, Ghana, attributed to poor sanitation conditions.