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Students drown after sneaking out to swim in a river
A tragic occurrence occurred yesterday at Daboase Senior High Technical School when three first-year students drowned while attempting to swim in the dangerously flooded River Subri.
The terrible incident occurred on Saturday, June 24, when a group of seven pupils reportedly slipped out of school grounds to go on an ill-fated swimming trip.
Despite being boarders, these youngsters escaped their dormitory unnoticed by school officials and their housemaster.
Unfortunately, two bodies have been rescued from the river and are currently being treated at the Effia-Nkwanta Teaching Hospital mortuary.
The hunt for the third missing student, however, continues.
Heavy rains have devastated the Western Region and its neighbouring territories, causing multiple rivers to flood and displacing several villages.
Despite the fact that the students were not inhabitants of Daboase Township, they stepped into the river to bathe and wash clothing, oblivious to the powerful current produced by the floods, which eventually carried them away.
Despite the valiant attempts of four comrades to save them, they were unable to overcome the power of nature.
Nonetheless, a devoted rescue squad commanded by District Chief Executive Mr. Emmanuel Boakye and constituted by the District Security Council is exploring the region ceaselessly in search of the missing pupil.
Mr Boakye, who expressed tremendous regret over the occurrence, noted that this terrible event was just one of many grave repercussions of the unrelenting rain that has been falling since Wednesday.
“The rains have made many people homeless,” he said. The police notified us about the unfortunate occurrence involving the students when we were examining the impacted neighbourhoods.”
Mr Boakye went on to say that the casualties were from Inchaban in the Shama District, Amanful in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, and Agona in the Ahanta West Municipality.
The school administration and the local assembly have contacted the victims’ parents, offering them assistance at this extremely difficult time.
Taking advantage of the chance, the DCE encouraged students, particularly those from other regions of the nation, to avoid entering waterways, especially given the current hazardous conditions.
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The traumatic experience of a Ghanaian bisexual
A Ghanaian man, using the alias Ibrahim for safety concerns, has boldly told his tragic story of being repeatedly assaulted in his community because of his sexual orientation.
Ibrahim, a Muslim, has described being targeted several times by assailants in his community over the years.
According to him, these attacks have become more intense this year as a result of Ghana’s parliament passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
Ibrahim was attacked just as arguments around the passing of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill heated up, and he was attacked again shortly after the bill was passed in February.
The first incident happened on January 22nd, at about 5 p.m., near the Sen Cinema Mosque in Alajo North, Accra.
Ibrahim was the target of another violent attack four months later, on April 12, 2024, during the 3music Sallafest Concert at Alajo T Junction in Accra.
Ibrahim claims that the assaults were motivated by his sexual orientation, which had previously gone unnoticed in his society.
Ibrahim has resorted to secluding himself within for protection since he lives in constant fear of additional attacks.
He laments the absence of a support network in his village, with just a few understanding people living outside its borders.
However, the dread of repercussions keeps him from finding consolation or company outside of his close environs.
In an exclusive interview, Ibrahim described his terrible sense of loneliness and the psychological toll of the ongoing danger of violence.
He must navigate his everyday existence beneath the shadow of dread, unable to freely interact with the world around him for fear of serious bodily damage.
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Power interruptions damage our enterprises; release dumsor schedule – GUTA
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has joined demands for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to produce a load-shedding schedule, citing the persistent power outages that are badly impacting companies and livelihoods across the nation.
GUTA issued a statement emphasising the considerable impact of the power outages on many sectors, including agriculture, trade, and industry.
According to them, firms are struggling to meet production schedules and prepare for their personnel as a result of the irregular power supply, which raises production costs and degrades living conditions.
Traders, store owners, wholesalers, tailors, dressmakers, electricians, and other artists are also suffering business losses as a result of the “Dumsor phenomenon.”
GUTA is asking for answers from ECG about the true reasons of the unpredictable power outages, measures to resolve the issue, and a deadline for resolution.
They also requested ECG to publish a timeframe for load-shedding so that companies may organise their activities appropriately.
Because of the unpredictability of power outages, many shop owners have turned to generators, which has resulted in rising fuel costs to keep them operating during outages.
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The Foreign Affairs Ministry cautions against travelling to Northern Mali
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians not to travel to certain areas of Northern Mali.
In an official statement, the Ministry underlined recent security concerns along critical routes connecting Mali and Niger, notably in the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali.
The Ministry mentioned incidents of terrorist activity targeting travellers along these routes.
“The Ministry remains committed to the safety of Ghanaians and will provide updates on the security situation in the region under reference in due course,” the statement went on to say.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry reminded the people to always prioritise their safety when travelling.
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