All schools in Obuasi and Obuasi East municipalities have been shut down temporarily following escalating tensions in the area. Authorities have ordered the 48-hour closure to protect students and staff as the gold-mining town grapples with recent violent clashes. The unrest stems from a confrontation between illegal miners and military personnel at a mining concession […]
Seven illegal miners were killed, and one seriously injured following a violent clash with military personnel at the AngloGold Ashanti mines in Obuasi on January 18. The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. when a group of approximately 60 illegal miners breached the security fence at the Cote D’or Ramp, attempting to access the Deep Decline […]
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed a massive fire explosion at a garage in Bogobiri, Obuasi, in the Ashanti Region, resulting in the tragic loss of one life and injuries to several others. According to officials, the explosion, which occurred during welding activity, led to a devastating fire that engulfed five structures—three metal […]
