GAF Rescues 71 Fishermen Following High Sea Robbery off Senya Bereku

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  ACCRA  — The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have successfully concluded a major search and rescue operation, bringing  71 Ghanaian fishermen  safely to shore after a violent armed robbery on the high seas. The incident occurred in the early hours of  Wednesday, February 25, 2026 , approximately  35 nautical miles  off the coast of Gomoa Nyanyano and Senya Bereku in the Central Region. The Attack The fishermen were on a routine night expedition when they were intercepted by gunmen operating a  "black boat." According to survivor accounts, the attackers were armed with AK-47 assault rifles and fired multiple warning shots to seize control of the fishing vessels. The pirates systematically stripped the canoes of their most valuable equipment, including: 7 Outboard motors Generator sets Personal belongings and fuel The theft left the seven affected boats—including vessels named  Argentina 2 ,  Argentina 3 ,  Sea Lion , and  Berema Nsuk...
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Border Clash Claims Nine Lives as Tensions Escalate Between Thailand and Cambodia

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THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 | Kumasi, Ghana – Nine Thai civilians were reported killed today following an exchange of fire between Cambodian and Thai forces along their long-disputed border. This deadly escalation marks a significant worsening of a months-long standoff between the two Southeast Asian nations, a situation that has already had serious political repercussions, including contributing to the recent suspension of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

The precise circumstances surrounding the renewed hostilities remain unclear, but the incident underscores the volatile nature of the contested border region. Both nations have laid claim to pockets of territory along their shared frontier for decades, leading to intermittent skirmishes and diplomatic tensions.

Today's civilian casualties represent a tragic turn in the ongoing dispute, raising concerns about further instability and the potential for broader conflict. International observers are likely to call for immediate de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to the long-standing territorial disagreements.

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