Accra.
capital city of Ghana
- Reports this week
- 16
- Active events
- 18
- Connections
- 449
What's happening
Active this week
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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 supported24 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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Drug consignments arrived in Lagos from Amsterdam and Bangladesh, while a drug kingpin traveled from Accra.Some support9 reports1 development 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
Earlier this month
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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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Enterprise Life, a company operating in Ghana's life insurance industry, held its anniversary service in Accra on September 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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The President of Ghana addressed a conference held in Accra on September 11, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An event was held in Accra, West Africa, to address challenges and emphasize the need for youth involvement.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Pope, through the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, urged youth to maintain hope amid crises in West Africa, including Burkina Faso.Some support1 report
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Student clashes and violence reported in the capital city of Accra, Ghana, involving students and an institution.Some support1 report
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The operations of the ADR Centre must now extend beyond the city of Accra.Some support1 report
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Project meetings were held in Accra, Ghana, where academic expertise informed development policy calls.Some support1 report
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Samba Foods Limited announced its financial results at the Accra Stock Exchange.Some support1 report
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African leaders met in Accra for a conference.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Amoako Boafo mentors an artist during a residency in Accra.Some support1 report
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Mahama Ayariga proposes reviving the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Accra to alleviate traffic congestion.Some support2 reports
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Mahama Ayariga proposed a transport system revamp for the city of Accra.Some support1 report
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A wedding ceremony was held in Accra, Ghana, with the wedding ring requiring travel to Mumbai.Some support1 report
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A forum was held in Accra, Ghana, on September 8, 2026.Some support1 report
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A dialogue was held in Accra, Ghana, on July 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Youth empowerment initiatives and financial activities were reported in Tamale and Accra, Ghana.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Samuel Nartey George addressed flooding in the Greater Accra Region and presented a ministry scorecard in Accra.Some support1 report
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Government plans urban renewal of the Korle Lagoon area in Accra.Some support1 report
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Ibom Air is planning its expansion, adding regional services to Malabo, Libreville, and Douala, while utilizing facilities in Accra and Mirabel.Some support1 report
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A health incident involving the Central Regional Health Directorate occurred in Cape Coast and Accra.Some support1 report
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In Accra, Ghana, fires have occurred, and investigations have identified faulty wiring as the leading cause.Some support1 report
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BOST Energies Limited Company held its AGM in Accra and paid its first-ever dividend to the Government of Ghana.Some support1 report
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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.Some support2 reports
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Ghana Water Company Limited engages with residents in the Accra Central District.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A symposium was held in Accra today regarding regional security issues, involving the Ghana Armed Forces.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Ghana Education Service (GES) operates within the capital city of Accra.Some support1 report
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Local government bodies in Accra are facing scrutiny regarding large local budgets and are proposing measures to improve local revenue mobilization.Some support1 report
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Underground drain construction is mitigating perennial flooding in Accra.Some support1 report
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Accra, the capital of Ghana, has been selected as the host city for the APSCA 2026 event.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 report
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Accra hosts major financial congresses, highlighting the role of financial markets in Africa's economic transformation.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Investor forums have been held in the capital city of Accra, Ghana, on August 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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Alhaji Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka spoke at a Government Accountability Series in Accra.Some support1 report
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Youth organizers of the New Patriotic Party met in Accra to pick forms and gain support for a national youth organiser bid.Some support1 report
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An MP addressed a disbursement ceremony held in the capital city of Accra.Some support1 report
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Accra Technical University is located in the capital city of Accra, and GAF is the military force of Ghana.Some support2 reports
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The Food and Drugs Authority is operating in Accra and surveyed the Madina market regarding chemical use.Some support2 reports
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A conference was held at the University of Ghana in Accra.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Thomas Svanikier was Guest of Honour at the graduation of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Accra.Some support1 report
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Around Accra this week
News at the entities that move Accra most-
Ghana StructuralHabib Iddrisu filed a motion seeking an inquiry into narcotics seizures in Ghana.Moves Accra
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Liberia Shared contextFear of deploying ineffective vaccines was reported in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia.Moves Accra
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Greater Accra Region StructuralA factory has been established within the Weija-Gbawe Municipal District of the Greater Accra Region.Moves Accra
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Africa Shared contextA conference has been held establishing South-South cooperation, drawing on the historical spirit of Bandung.Moves Accra
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Alliance of Sahel States OperationalThe Alliance of Sahel States is seeking geopolitical partners and forming a collective defense architecture to combat militant expansion.Moves Accra
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World Bank TransactionalThe World Bank announced support for agricultural initiatives as part of its partnership with Togo.Moves Accra
Connections
The 40 strongest of 449, 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 administrative center 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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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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Africa Shared context
Accra functions as a key geographical and organizational hub for political and economic activities across the continent of Africa.
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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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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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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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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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World Bank Transactional
The World Bank provides funding and support for development and infrastructure projects in Accra.
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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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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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Liberia Shared context
Liberia utilizes Accra as a functional location for its diplomatic missions, including hosting embassies and peace negotiations.
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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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Kumasi Operational
An expressway is currently under construction to connect Kumasi and Accra, facilitating movement between the two cities.
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Tema Structural
Tema supplies power to Accra, and both locations share contextual vulnerabilities to flooding.
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Lagos Operational
The two major urban centers interact through physical movement (travel, shipments) and shared operational challenges like flood management.
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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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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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Ghana Prisons Service Shared context
The headquarters of the Ghana Prisons Service are functionally located within the city of Accra.
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Mahama Ayariga Operational
The political figure operates in a capacity related to the governance and issues of the city of Accra.
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Union Transactional
The company Union utilized Accra as the location for its Extraordinary Session.
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steering committee Shared context
The steering committee holds its project meetings in the capital city of Accra.
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Uganda Airlines Operational
Uganda Airlines is reportedly strengthening operational connections and presence within Accra, a major West African hub.
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Bozoma Saint John Shared context
A wedding ceremony was held in Accra, Ghana, establishing a temporary locational link.
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Amoako Boafo Shared context
Amoako Boafo conducted a residency and mentorship activity in Accra.
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MSD Shared context
MSD is hosting a roundtable event in the city of Accra.
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Alexander Afenyo-Markin Shared context
Afenyo-Markin conducted professional activities, including speaking to journalists, while located in Accra.
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Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development Shared context
Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development conducts initiatives related to youth formation within the context of Accra.
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Toronto International Film Festival Shared context
Accra serves as a location for film production and premieres related to the Toronto International Film Festival.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
34 events- 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.
- Enterprise Life, a company operating in Ghana's life insurance industry, held its anniversary service in Accra on September 15, 2026.
- The President of Ghana addressed a conference held in Accra on September 11, 2026.
- An event was held in Accra, West Africa, to address challenges and emphasize the need for youth involvement.
- The Pope, through the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, urged youth to maintain hope amid crises in West Africa, including Burkina Faso.
- Student clashes and violence reported in the capital city of Accra, Ghana, involving students and an institution.
- The operations of the ADR Centre must now extend beyond the city of Accra.
- Project meetings were held in Accra, Ghana, where academic expertise informed development policy calls.
- Samba Foods Limited announced its financial results at the Accra Stock Exchange.
- Amoako Boafo mentors an artist during a residency in Accra.
- Mahama Ayariga proposes reviving the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Accra to alleviate traffic congestion.
- Mahama Ayariga proposed a transport system revamp for the city of Accra.
- A wedding ceremony was held in Accra, Ghana, with the wedding ring requiring travel to Mumbai.
- A forum was held in Accra, Ghana, on September 8, 2026.
- Youth empowerment initiatives and financial activities were reported in Tamale and Accra, Ghana.
- Samuel Nartey George addressed flooding in the Greater Accra Region and presented a ministry scorecard in Accra.
- Government plans urban renewal of the Korle Lagoon area in Accra.
- Ibom Air is planning its expansion, adding regional services to Malabo, Libreville, and Douala, while utilizing facilities in Accra and Mirabel.
- A health incident involving the Central Regional Health Directorate occurred in Cape Coast and Accra.
- In Accra, Ghana, fires have occurred, and investigations have identified faulty wiring as the leading cause.
- BOST Energies Limited Company held its AGM in Accra and paid its first-ever dividend to the Government of Ghana.
- A minister has declared a crackdown on sanitation indiscipline and inspected waste management installations in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
August 2026
15 events- The World Bank published economic updates concerning Ghana, originating from the capital city of Accra.
- Drug consignments arrived in Lagos from Amsterdam and Bangladesh, while a drug kingpin traveled from Accra.
- Ghana Water Company Limited engages with residents in the Accra Central District.
- The Ghana Education Service (GES) operates within the capital city of Accra.
- Local government bodies in Accra are facing scrutiny regarding large local budgets and are proposing measures to improve local revenue mobilization.
- Underground drain construction is mitigating perennial flooding in Accra.
- Accra, the capital of Ghana, has been selected as the host city for the APSCA 2026 event.
- A government accountability series was held in the capital city of Accra, Ghana, on August 26, 2026.
- Investor forums have been held in the capital city of Accra, Ghana, on August 26, 2026.
- Alhaji Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka spoke at a Government Accountability Series in Accra.
- Youth organizers of the New Patriotic Party met in Accra to pick forms and gain support for a national youth organiser bid.
- An MP addressed a disbursement ceremony held in the capital city of Accra.
- Accra Technical University is located in the capital city of Accra, and GAF is the military force of Ghana.
- The Food and Drugs Authority is operating in Accra and surveyed the Madina market regarding chemical use.
- Thomas Svanikier was Guest of Honour at the graduation of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Accra.
July 2026
5 events- 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.
- A dialogue was held in Accra, Ghana, on July 1, 2026.
- A symposium was held in Accra today regarding regional security issues, involving the Ghana Armed Forces.
- A conference was held at the University of Ghana in Accra.
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June 2026
6 events- 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.
- African leaders met in Accra for a conference.
- Accra hosts major financial congresses, highlighting the role of financial markets in Africa's economic transformation.