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...

Minority Calls for Dismissal of Dr. Hannah Bissiw-Kotei and Malik Basintale Over Alleged Election Violence Endorsement

 


Kumasi, Ghana – The Minority Caucus in Parliament has reportedly called for the immediate dismissal of Dr. Hannah Bissiw-Kotei and Malik Basintale, prominent figures within the opposition, following allegations of their endorsement of violence during the recent Ablekuma North parliamentary re-run election.

The demand comes in the wake of disturbances reported during the re-run, which saw a civil group, the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), strongly condemn acts of "political thuggery, intimidation, and inducement of voters." While specific details linking Dr. Bissiw-Kotei and Mr. Basintale to the alleged endorsements remain under scrutiny, the Minority's call highlights growing concerns over electoral integrity and political rhetoric.

The Ablekuma North constituency re-run was necessitated by irregularities in the 2024 general elections, with the Electoral Commission (EC) ordering a re-vote in 19 polling stations. The re-run itself was marred by incidents of violence, including assaults on political figures, prompting widespread condemnation from civil society organizations.


The Minority's demand underscores the escalating political tensions surrounding recent electoral processes and the pressing need for accountability from political actors. Further developments are expected as the allegations are investigated and the relevant political parties respond to the calls for dismissal.

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