Tema.
town in Ghana
- Reports this week
- 3
- Active events
- 5
- Connections
- 41
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 road project has been initiated in the Tema Oil Refinery area, aiming to improve connectivity in the region.Some support2 reports
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The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority successfully secured additional berthing capacity at Tema Port.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The GPHA terminal is located at Kpone near Tema.Some support1 report
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Concerns are rising regarding structures interfering with urban infrastructure in Tema, Ghana, involving Ebi Bright.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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A manufacturing hub is being established in the region, with an industrial park situated near the port in Tema.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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Ghana is seeking gas supply for the industrial enclave in Tema.Some support1 report
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The Gabonese president sought a location for a Zonda Tec plant, which was successfully situated in Tema.Some support1 report
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Toyota operates assembly plants in Tema, supported by tax relief policies, as part of a broader economic program in Ghana.Some support1 report
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Mahama cut the sod for a new Sentuo Oil Refinery Project in Tema, Ghana, aimed at strengthening the downstream sector.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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TMA directed TDC to halt work on a development project in Tema, while also managing local government issues.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Cabinet approved the investor search for VALCO, whose operations are based in Tema, Ghana.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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A tower carrying circuits supplying power from Tema to Accra is facing issues, leading to a threatened disruption of electricity supply in Accra.Some support1 report
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Stakeholder engagement held in Tema.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mahama initiated the industrial park project in Tema.Some support2 reports
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The Ghana National Fire Service responded to incidents in Tema Metropolis, affecting communities including Tema and Dawhenya.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Flooding affects both Accra and Tema areas, with specific neighborhoods like Achimota, Tesano, Kaneshie, and those near the N1 highway being heavily impacted.Some support23 reports
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MP appeals are being made regarding the disappearance of a person in Tema, Ghana.Some support1 report
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Planned maintenance exercises involving ECG were conducted in Tema on June 6, 2026.Some support1 report
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Around Tema this week
News at the entities that move Tema most-
Ghana StructuralHabib Iddrisu filed a motion seeking an inquiry into narcotics seizures in Ghana.Moves Tema
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Central Africa OperationalGabon and Central Africa are establishing diplomatic relations, seeking cooperation in mutual interests, with Tajikistan also involved.Moves Tema
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Accra StructuralA conference will be held in Accra.Moves Tema
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Ghana Police Service Shared contextA development tour in Assam involved Ghanaian agencies collaborating on security, education, and health projects.Moves Tema
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Africa Shared contextA conference has been held establishing South-South cooperation, drawing on the historical spirit of Bandung.Moves Tema
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Tema Oil Refinery Shared contextMultiple developments in Ghana include a former BoG official's debt critique, GNPC drilling plans, refinery bribery links, and Gold Fields lease renewal.Moves Tema
Connections
The 17 strongest of 41, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ghana Structural
Tema functions as Ghana's critical port, industrial base, and location for major oil refining and economic projects.
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Accra Structural
Tema supplies power to Accra, and both locations share contextual vulnerabilities to flooding.
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Ghana Police Service Shared context
The Ghana Police Service operates within the jurisdiction of the city of Tema.
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Ebi Bright Operational
A operates in Tema, and concerns regarding structures A is involved with are impacting the city's urban infrastructure.
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Central Africa Operational
The relationship is characterized by regional port cooperation addressing operational challenges.
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Goldman Sachs Shared context
A Goldman Sachs client was linked to a deal involving the Tema oil refinery.
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Tema Development Corporation Shared context
TDC operates and develops within the geographical and legal context of the Tema metropolis.
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Kwame Nkrumah Shared context
Tema's urban development is situated within the historical context associated with Kwame Nkrumah.
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James Enu Shared context
James Enu is associated with a missing person case in the location of Tema.
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Africa Shared context
Tema functions as a key zone for regional trade expansion within the African context.
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Dawhenya Shared context
Dawhenya and Tema are communities located within the same affected area.
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Tema Oil Refinery Shared context
The Tema Oil Refinery is physically located within the Tema area.
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Assam Shared context
Assam and Tema are geographically distinct locations, with related entities operating in Tema.
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Ghana National Fire Service Shared context
The Ghana National Fire Service operates within the jurisdiction of Tema.
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Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Shared context
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority operates its port infrastructure within the geographical context of the city of Tema.
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Jubilee Mentioned together
No evidence found linking Jubilee and Tema in the provided timeline.
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Mahama Mentioned together
Evidence describes development projects in Mahama but provides no contextual or coupled relationship with Tema.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
7 events- A road project has been initiated in the Tema Oil Refinery area, aiming to improve connectivity in the region.
- The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority successfully secured additional berthing capacity at Tema Port.
- The GPHA terminal is located at Kpone near Tema.
- Concerns are rising regarding structures interfering with urban infrastructure in Tema, Ghana, involving Ebi Bright.
- Ghana is seeking gas supply for the industrial enclave in Tema.
- The Gabonese president sought a location for a Zonda Tec plant, which was successfully situated in Tema.
- Toyota operates assembly plants in Tema, supported by tax relief policies, as part of a broader economic program in Ghana.
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 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.
- A manufacturing hub is being established in the region, with an industrial park situated near the port in Tema.
- Cabinet approved the investor search for VALCO, whose operations are based in Tema, Ghana.
- Stakeholder engagement held in Tema.
- Mahama initiated the industrial park project in Tema.
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June 2026
5 events- Mahama cut the sod for a new Sentuo Oil Refinery Project in Tema, Ghana, aimed at strengthening the downstream sector.
- The Ghana National Fire Service responded to incidents in Tema Metropolis, affecting communities including Tema and Dawhenya.
- Flooding affects both Accra and Tema areas, with specific neighborhoods like Achimota, Tesano, Kaneshie, and those near the N1 highway being heavily impacted.
- MP appeals are being made regarding the disappearance of a person in Tema, Ghana.
- Planned maintenance exercises involving ECG were conducted in Tema on June 6, 2026.