Ghana

Ivory Coast: Power Shortage to Affect Region

Date: April 11th, 2007 |

Power shortages will occur from April through June as natural gas to run the country’s power stations is in short supply and a three-year drought has reduced hydroelectric power generation. The shortage will affect the neighboring countries of Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Togo because they rely on the Ivory Coast for electrical power. If [read more]

Ghana

Date: June 19th, 2002 |

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A land dispute between rival tribal chiefs erupted into violence May 8 with one death and scores of injuries. The unrest occurred in the villages of Kokrobite and Langa near the popular Mile 16 beach area west of Accra. More trouble is likely, and visitors are encouraged to stay clear of [read more]

Ghana

Date: July 19th, 2001 |

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General elections are planned for early December, and the campaign has been marred by violence, with one killing and 19 injuries in separate incidents. Candidates and ordinary Ghanaians are speaking out against violence but tensions are rising. Consider deferring travel here until the elections have been [read more]

Ghana

Date: May 30th, 2001 |

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An indigenous ethnic group in Accra called the Ga bans drumming or noisemaking from mid-May to early June each year, and this ban has been challenged by some churches on the grounds that it violates their right to freely practice their own religion, which may involve drumming. Skirmishes have occurred because of this conflict and [read more]

Ghana

Date: April 12th, 2005 |

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An increase in violent crime against foreigners, including Americans, prompted the U.S. Embassy in Accra to issue a bulletin outlining the heightened risks and recommending ways to avoid becoming a victim. Crimes include highway robberies, vehicle break-ins, street crime and armed home invasions. Visitors should not travel outside Accra after dark, including in local transport [read more]

Ghana

Date: April 2nd, 2002 |

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Fighting between rival clans in the city of Yendi in the Dagbon Traditional Area, Northern Region caused 28 deaths at the end of March. The government announced a state of emergency, sent in troops to control the unrest, established curfews throughout the region and imposed news censorship. Further violence is possible and travel to the [read more]

Ghana

Date: May 30th, 2001 |

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The May 9 soccer stampede that killed some 120 fans in Accra is a tragic reminder of the need to weigh safety conditions when attending sporting events. It was the third deadly incident in a month in Africa’s soccer stadiums (the other two occurred in South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo), although such [read more]