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President Bola Tinubu has constituted an 11-member committee to oversee the smooth incorporation of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited. The inauguration comes 48 hours after the Federal Executive Council approved a memo presented by Tinubu for the creation of GAMCO on Wednesday. GAMCO is a new entity designed to address the country’s chronic power transmission challenges, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed on Wednesday. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who inaugurated the committee on Friday at the State House, Abuja, described GAMCO as “one of the revolutionary steps taken by Mr President…
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King Charles Iii King Charles III has sent a congratulatory message to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Day, reaffirming the deep and enduring ties between the United Kingdom and its former West African colony. In his message on Friday, 6 March 2026, the British monarch reflected on the historical and cultural bonds that have shaped relations between the two countries across decades, while pointing to the work still being done together through the Commonwealth of Nations. Referencing the visit of his brother, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, to…
Naturopathic Health Walk Hundreds of students, practitioners, and members of the public gathered in Accra on Friday for Ghana’s first Naturopathic Health Walk, organised by Nyarkotey University College of Holistic Medicine and Technology (NUCHMT) to build public awareness around natural medicine and preventive healthcare. Participants dressed in branded green shirts completed the walk in a visible show of support for naturopathy’s role in Ghana’s broader healthcare landscape. Organisers described the turnout as exceeding expectations, calling the event a milestone for the profession in the country. The walk was designed to promote preventive healthcare and healthy living, raise public awareness about…
2 Ghanaian soldiers fighting for life following direct hit on UN compound in Lebanon Featured GraphicOnline Mar – 06 – 2026 , 23:31 2 minutes read Two Ghanaian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon have sustained critical injuries after their battalion headquarters was struck by missiles amid escalating exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed in an official statement on Friday that the Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters in UNIFIL came under two separate missile attacks within a seven-minute window on the evening of March 6. The strikes occurred between 5:45pm…
The Karnataka High Court in Bengaluru has ordered the deportation of two Nigerians for overstaying in India for over 10 years without visas. According to the Indian Express, the court, on Thursday, asked the immigration agency, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, to extradite Emeka Iwoba and Uderike Fidelis. Iwoba, also known as Austin Noso Iwoba, and Fidelis, were apprehended in 2024 by the Bengaluru police on charges of peddling drugs known as 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine and cocaine. They accused the Indian authorities of not informing them of the grounds of arrest. However, the court ordered their release, saying, “It is a mandatory…
A 40-year-old Ghanaian national has pleaded guilty in a Manhattan federal court for his lead role in a sophisticated international criminal enterprise that swindled over $100 million from unsuspecting victims across the United States. Derrick Van Yeboah, also known as Van, admitted to personally stealing more than $10 million through a series of ruthless “romance scams” that targeted vulnerable, elderly men and women searching for companionship online. The guilty plea, entered before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian on Thursday, March 5, marks a major victory for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York in its crackdown…
fishing The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) is pushing to significantly grow the number of Ghanaian seafarers working in the global shipping industry, positioning the maritime sector as an underutilised pathway for youth employment at a time when the country is actively searching for job-creation opportunities. Dr. Kamal-Deen Ali, Director-General of the GMA, made the disclosure at a media forum organised by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) in Tema, where he outlined both the scale of the global opportunity and the structural barriers Ghana must overcome to seize it. He noted that the global seafaring workforce stands at approximately…
The Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Directorate of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a 45-year-old man, Saviour Kojo Ekpe, suspected of being a land guard operating in Abokobi in the Greater Accra Region. According to a police situation report, a search conducted in the suspect’s room led to the retrieval of four pump-action guns, 101 AA/BB live ammunition, one jack knife, a Glock Austria pistol and 17 rounds of 9mm live ammunition. The police report indicated that another suspect, Emmanuel Abbey, believed to be an accomplice of Ekpe, was also arrested for allegedly threatening the life of a…
President Bola Tinubu has assured the military and paramilitary agencies that Nigeria will prevail over terrorism and banditry despite recent deadly attacks in Borno State. The President gave the assurance on Friday during an interfaith breaking of fast with service chiefs and heads of paramilitary agencies at the State House, Abuja. “I appreciate all the people facing the challenges of terrorism and banditry. We will win. Nigeria will prevail,” Tinubu stated. He disclosed that he had called Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum to share in the pain of recent terrorist attacks that claimed lives in the state. “My sympathy…
Travel advisers in Dubai report that multiple European VFS Global centres—including those handling Greece, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Hungary, Sweden and Luxembourg—have temporarily stopped accepting new visa-appointment bookings, while South Africa has also paused submissions.(khaleejtimes.com)The closures, disclosed on 6 March, come as some foreign missions adjust staffing and security postures amid the regional conflict. Other Schengen missions, plus Japan, Switzerland and France, continue to process applications but with sharply reduced appointment inventories. Consultants say early-bird planning and real-time slot monitoring are essential for UAE residents with urgent business-travel needs. The US embassy in Abu Dhabi has likewise issued a security…
Mrs. Justina Nelson Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Chief Executive Officer Justina Nelson has used her address at the maiden Women in Finance Summit in Accra to offer a candid account of the institutional pressures she has navigated since taking office, framing her experience as evidence that principled leadership can convert adversity into organisational strength. Speaking at the summit, held under the theme “Turning Obstacles into Gold: Unlocking Resilience and Leadership in Finance,” Mrs. Nelson said she assumed the MIIF chief executive role at a moment of simultaneous pressures: a legislative amendment that substantially reduced the fund’s statutory revenue base,…
St Adr – Arbitration Expert – Counselor Prince Offei Reverend Counselor Prince Offei, one of Ghana’s most recognised mental health professionals, has expanded his professional credentials with a new certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and arbitration, adding conflict resolution expertise to a career already spanning psychology, marriage counselling, theology, and media. The certification, awarded by the Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies (IPLS) and the Ghana National Association of ADR Practitioners (GNAAP), was conferred at a ceremony held at the GNAT Hall in Accra on Friday, March 6, 2026, coinciding with Ghana’s 69th Independence Day. Counselor Prince Offei…
By Caleb KulekeHo, March 6, GNA – ‘Ene Empower,’ a non-governmental organisation, has organised a one-day sensitisation workshop in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region to build the capacity of stakeholders on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and women’s empowerment.The training formed part of the organisation’s “Improving Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Women Empowerment in Rural Northern Ghana Project” (IASRHR-WENG Project).With funding support from the Embassy of France in Ghana, the project seeks to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls while enhancing livelihood security in the…
The initiative will expand the current Girls in ICT programme by introducing dedicated AI training modules for participants. The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has reached an agreement with Huawei Technologies to provide free artificial intelligence (AI) training for girls in Ghana under the government’s flagship ICT for Girls programme. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Ghana’s Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, and Steven Yi on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The initiative will expand the current Girls in ICT programme by introducing dedicated AI training…
1 PORT HARCOURT — The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has raised concern that more than half of infrastructure projects executed in the Niger Delta have been either neglected or sabotaged, largely due to poor community participation in safeguarding them. The Executive Director, Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, disclosed this on Friday in Calabar during an awareness and capacity-building engagement for stakeholders drawn from across the region. Abegunde said many government-funded facilities provided over the years had been vandalised or allowed to deteriorate because host communities failed to take ownership of them. He therefore urged communities across the Niger Delta…
Home » VISA AND PASSPORT NEWS » United Kingdom Joins Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Tanzania, Kenya, Dominican Republic, Canada, Fiji and More as Tourism booms with Papua New Guinea’s New Visa Free Travel Access to 84 Countries Published on March 7, 2026 Image generated with AiPapua New Guinea’s passport has registered tremendous improvements in global access, which allows its citizens to access 84 countries on a visa-free or visa-on-arrival basis. This has been a major move for Papua New Guinea, highlighting its presence on the world map. Though Papua New Guinea’s passport ranks in the moderate category of the world’s…
24-Hour Economy Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed a renewable energy partnership with an Indian firm that it projects will generate more than 160,000 direct and indirect jobs, marking the first major private-sector energy deal anchored explicitly to the government’s round-the-clock economic programme. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Accra between the Secretariat and ATRI Energy Transition Private Limited, a company based in India that specialises in renewable energy systems and mobility solutions. The agreement establishes a framework for large-scale solar, biomass-to-power, and battery energy storage projects targeted at industries operating under the 24-hour…
The Frimpong-Manso Institute (FMI) has called on Ghanaians to embrace what it describes as “purposeful patriotism” as the nation marks its 69th Independence anniversary, urging citizens to move beyond ceremonial celebrations and commit to responsible nation-building.In a press release issued on March 5, 2026, ahead of Independence Day, the institute reflected on the historic declaration made in 1957 when Kwame Nkrumah led Ghana to independence and proclaimed that “the Black man is capable of managing his own affairs.”According to FMI, that declaration was not only symbolic but also a “moral summons to responsibility.”“Sixty-nine years later, the question before us now…
By Yussif IbrahimKonongo-Odumase (Ash), March 6, GNA – Dr Ebenezer Ekow Aidoo, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Asante Akim Central, has highlighted what he described as significant achievements by the government as Ghana marked its 69th Independence Anniversary.He said the government’s policies aimed at stabilising the economy, creating jobs and investing in infrastructure were helping to restore hope and build prosperity among citizens.Dr Aidoo made the remarks during the 69th Independence Day celebration parade held at Konongo-Odumasi Senior High School on Friday.The event formed part of nationwide celebrations marking Ghana’s independence from Britain on March 6, 1957.Addressing traditional leaders,…
Thirty banks have met the new minimum capital requirements introduced under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s banking sector recapitalisation programme, the apex bank disclosed on Friday. The CBN said the recapitalisation exercise, launched in 2024 to strengthen the resilience and capacity of the financial system, had continued to record steady progress across the industry. In a statement by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN, Hakama Sidi-Ali, on Friday, the central bank noted that several lenders had successfully strengthened their capital base through different fundraising channels, including rights issues, initial public offerings and private placements. The statement read,…
NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-foundation-hands-over-ultra-modern-gh%c2%a215m-accident-and-emergency-block-to-ho-teaching-hospital/The MTN Ghana Foundation has officially commissioned a newly completed and expanded Accident and Emergency (A&E) Block at the Ho Teaching Hospital, significantly boosting emergency healthcare delivery for residents of the Volta and Oti regions. The project, which began in June 2024, was completed at a cost of over GH¢15 million and forms part of the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure across Ghana. The ultra-modern facility is equipped with specialised medical equipment, including patient monitors, infusion pumps, hospital beds and an elevator, all designed to improve emergency response…
LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) – South Africa’s central bank will redraft its risk scenarios for its next rate-setting policy meeting as the widening Middle East conflict pushes up oil prices, the country’s central bank governor told Reuters. The central bank is scheduled to decide on March 26 on interest rates after keeping its main lending rate unchanged at 6.75% in a split decision in late January, citing at the time that policy makers wanted to see inflation expectations fall further. “We had our baseline (in the January meeting) and we had an optimistic scenario and an adverse scenario,” said South…
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1 Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday inaugurated the 36 newly elected State Executive Committee members for another term of four years. The inauguration of the new state exco held at the APC Secretariat on Acme Road in Ikeja. Recall that the event earlier scheduled for Thursday was postponed, following the passing of the Assistant Publicity Secretary, Mr Karamo Yesiro, who died on Wednesday evening about 24 hours after his re-election at the Lagos State APC Congress held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium) on Tuesday. The Chairman of the 2026 APC State…
As a South African who lived under apartheid, I recognize the same architecture of systemic oppression in the Taliban’s rule over women in Afghanistan. Sign showing segregation under the apartheid laws in South Africa in 1975. (Universal History Archive / Universal Images Group via Getty Images) This piece was originally published by PassBlue, a women-led nonprofit newsroom that covers the U.N. and global women’s rights. Apartheid is the one Afrikaans word that the whole world knows. It is arguably South Africa’s greatest contribution to the development of international criminal law so far. South Africa cannot claim to have invented racism, but as…
Ghana and St Kitts and Nevis have signed a new visa exemption agreement for holders of ordinary passports, expanding travel access beyond the 2018 deal, which had applied only to diplomatic and service passport holders. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, March 4, at the Jubilee House during President John Dramani Mahama’s four-day state visit to the Caribbean nation. The signing ceremony also included a Bilateral Labour Agreement to facilitate the recruitment of Ghanaian medical professionals to St Kitts and Nevis. President Mahama described the visa extension as a “practical and transformative step” that will enhance tourism, trade, business exchanges,…
By: ALEX ADI The second meeting of Directors-General of national television stations from ECOWAS member states opened on March 3, 2026, in Cotonou, Benin. Organized by the ECOWAS Commission’s Directorate of Communication with the support of the German government, the two-day meeting brought together the heads of national television stations and the Heads of the ECOWAS National Bureaus from the 12 member states. The meeting aims to strengthen the commitment and contribution of public media in the fight against disinformation concerning ECOWAS, while improving the visibility of the Community’s programs, activities, and achievements. The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr.…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reassure foreign investors about Nigeria’s business environment, convening top executives, diplomats and regulators for a high-level investment dialogue at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, organised on Thursday night by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), brought together existing foreign direct investors operating in Nigeria with senior government officials to address concerns around security, taxation, customs processes and regulatory bottlenecks. The engagement formed part of the third Existing Foreign Direct Investors Roundtable, an initiative designed to sustain direct communication between the government and international investors already active in Nigeria’s economy. Opening…
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has held separate meetings with the diplomatic representatives of the United States, Israel and Iran in Accra as the government intensifies efforts to protect Ghanaian nationals caught in the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The meetings, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, the Iranian Ambassador to Ghana, Ali Ghomshi, and the United States Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Rolf Olson. In a statement posted on Facebook on Friday, March 6, 2026, the Foreign Affairs Minister indicated that the engagements were aimed at…
Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, professionally known as Baba Ijesha, has accused his colleague, Damilola Adekoya, better known as Princess, of framing him, leading to his jail sentence at Kirikiri prison. Naija News recalls that Prince had in 2021 accused Baba Ijesha of sexually assaulting her 14-year-old foster daughter at her residence. Baba Ijesha, who was sentenced to Lagos State prison, was released in November 2025 after completing his five-year term. Speaking for the first time after his release, the actor in a viral music video described Princess as a devil, stating that she told people to silence her and stop his…
At the Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium, the Black Queens of Ghana currently sit at the top of the standings after recording victories over Hong Kong women’s national football team and Russia women’s national football team in their opening two matches. The much-anticipated clash between Ghana and Tanzania is scheduled for Friday, March 6, as the Black Queens aim to conclude the tournament on a high note.
By Kazeem Ugbodaga President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern directive to Nigeria’s armed forces to intensify operations against terrorists following a devastating Boko Haram/ISWAP attack on the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, which claimed lives among civilians, soldiers, and reportedly involved tragic friendly fire incidents. In a statement released on Friday, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu mourned the “innocent lives” lost, including military personnel and condemned the assault as a “heartless” act targeting hapless citizens. The attack, which occurred around March 4-5, saw insurgents overrun parts of…
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Ghana’s economy is experiencing a remarkable revival. Just a few years ago, the nation faced high inflation, a depreciating currency, unsustainable public debt, and international credit downgrades that pushed it into “junk status.” Today, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, the country is emerging from economic distress into a period of stability, renewed business confidence, and social relief. From Crisis to Stability When President Mahama assumed office in January 2025, he inherited an economy struggling with fiscal imbalances and a high debt burden. Public debt had ballooned, inflation soared to double digits, and investor confidence had eroded. In…
Home » AFRICA » Kenya Sets Sights on Global Travel Dominance with Bold Experience Wonder Initiative Published on March 7, 2026 Image generated with AiA significant milestone has been reached by the Kenya Tourism Board with the introduction of a sophisticated global marketing initiative titled Experience Wonder. This strategic movement is designed to position Kenya as a premier destination on the international stage, with a specific objective of welcoming five million visitors annually by the year 2027. Through this endeavor, the unique cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse wildlife of the nation are being showcased to a global audience. The…
Accra, Mar 6, GNA – “On this sacred day, the 6th of March, we gather once more to commemorate the freedom that our forebears won for us 69 years ago. We stand here not merely as witnesses to history, but as architects of our collective destiny, united by the red of our courage, the gold of our wealth, the green of our forests, and the black star that shines as a beacon of hope for all of Africa.”You may download the full text here:GNA
President William Ruto: The Affordable Housing Project is transforming the Kenyan skyline, thanks to the support of the late Johanna Ngeno. facebook.com
1 ABUJA – Nigeria has expressed readiness to position itself as a leading force in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by unlocking the productive potential of women-led enterprises and strengthening their access to finance, markets and other critical incentives. The commitment was highlighted on Friday at the Colloquium in Honour of Women’s Role in Industry, Trade and Investment themed “Positioning Nigeria to Lead Intra-African Trade,” held at the National Assembly Library Complex, Abuja, where stakeholders also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing the implementation of AfCFTA protocols. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Industry,…
The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has arrested 23-year-old student, Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford, for publishing obscene material online, contrary to section 280 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The arrest follows the discovery of intimate videos circulating on social media during a routine cyber patrol on Friday, 27th February, 2026. The content, posted on a public Snapchat account under the handle @biggforddd123, involved multiple women, with recordings dating from 2023 to January 26. During questioning, Hayford admitted to posting the videos on Wednesday, February 25, claiming it was…
The Ministry of Health has announced a temporary disruption in the global supply of the Rotavac Frozen Rotavirus Vaccine, which is routinely administered to infants at six, ten and fourteen weeks of age. In a press statement, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said Kenya had been notified by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance that the vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech is experiencing production delays due to ongoing facility upgrades. The CS said the delay is expected to affect vaccine deliveries to several countries, including Kenya, during the 2026–2027 period. “As of March 3, 2026, Kenya has about 4,000 doses at the national…
Jumoke Oduwole, Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, (middle); Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of State (Industry) Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, (left); and Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, (right); during the Signing of MoU between the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, and Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on Accelerating access to financing for female-led medium-sized businesses to Scale for Africa, at a Colloquium in Honour of Women’s role in Industry, Trade & Investment held in Abuja on Friday. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to placing women at the heart of…
WALK through Makola on any weekday morning and you’ll see a kind of quiet genius at work. Women run entire mini economies from behind their tables and containers; women who do not carry fancy titles but carry whole households. One sells fabric, another sells tomatoes, and another manages a mobile money booth. And while they call it “buying and selling,” what they’re really doing is making the same kinds of decisions CEOs make every day: whether to save, to reinvest, take a risk, borrow, or bet on tomorrow. What happens in Makola is far beyond commerce. It is economic leadership…
Ghana’s state-run artisanal gold exporter is preparing to shift cargoes to alternative refining hubs if flight disruptions to the United Arab Emirates persist, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the Iran conflict exposes Africa’s dependence on Dubai. Physical gold flows through Dubai — a major global trading centre supplying Switzerland, Hong Kong and India — have been disrupted for seven days as the US–Israeli attack on Iran spilled into neighbouring countries, grounding the majority of air transport in Dubai. For Ghana, Africa’s biggest and the world’s sixth-largest gold producer, Dubai normally refines around 80 percent of output…
Deputy team principal Juha Kankkunen said: “We’ve had some amazing results to start the season, with all five of our crews finishing on the podium at least once, which shows that we have a really strong team. Of course, we would like to achieve a similar result in Kenya, but our main goal will be to try to win the rally again and to score as many points as we can.”
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to the ideals of regional coexistence and cooperation to address the environmental and security challenges in the Lake Chad Basin. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this while highlighting the importance of collective effort at the 71st session of the Council of Ministers of the Lake Chad Basin Commission held in N’Djamena, Republic of Chad, from March 3 to 6, 2026. A Friday statement by the minister’s Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Magnus Eze, said the minister emphasised that the LCBC remained a vital regional platform…
As part of the Ghana Heritage Month celebrations, Beverly Hills Academy, in collaboration with the Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organisational Development (CIKOD), has launched a bold initiative challenging students to prepare strictly indigenous African meals to combat the rising tide of youth lifestyle diseases. Under the banner of CIKOD’s “My Food is African” campaign, the school’s Heritage Week saw students proudly donning traditional attire and presenting regional dishes in authentic earthenware bowls and calabashes. Grouped into Ghana’s traditional 10 regions, students showcased a variety of local cuisines, including the Ashanti Region’s Eto—made from plantain and cocoyam—paired with goat pepper…
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The Ghana Air Force has taken delivery of its first Airbus H175 helicopter from France, a step in a wider fleet modernisation programme approved by Parliament to strengthen the capabilities of the Ghana Armed Forces. The newly acquired aircraft arrived in Accra on Thursday, March 5, after being ferried from Marignane in France following the successful completion of all technical acceptance procedures with the manufacturer, Airbus Helicopters. The delivery flight followed a carefully mapped route across Europe and North-West Africa before proceeding along the Atlantic coastline of West Africa to Ghana. The helicopter forms part of a broader defence procurement…