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Trending news in ghana today6/7/2023 ![]() British nationals have been robbed by impostors who have approached them before the main arrivals area pretending to be their driver. If you are being collected at the airport, confirm the identity of your driver by asking for ID. All permanent staff at the airport wear an ID card showing their name and a photo. Be wary of offers of help at the airport unless from uniformed porters or officials. Make sure your passport is secure at all times and don’t leave baggage unattended. Theft of luggage and travel documents occurs at Kotoka International Airport and in hotels. ![]() Theft is the main problem, but there have been isolated incidents of violent crime and sexual assault in areas popular with tourists. Take care at public beaches and avoid going to the beach on your own. Local police also highlight the risk of attacks on vehicles when driving the Tamale-Wa road, at any time of day. Make long trips during daylight hours, travel in convoys, and seek advice from local police before travelling along long sections of open road (see Road travel). A British national died in one such attack in August 2021. Some of these attacks on vehicles also involve the use of weapons. Be particularly vigilant at night (after 6:30pm), and avoid travelling alone.Īttacks on passengers in vehicles are also on the increase. Avoid carrying large sums of money or valuables, use a hotel safe whenever possible and be particularly vigilant when withdrawing cash from ATMs. Street crime like pick-pocketing and bag snatching is on the increase in Accra. ![]() There have been cases of violent robberies involving foreign nationals who have been attacked and robbed at gun-point. There was an increase in robbery, burglary and serious assault in 2021, and such attacks can include the use of weapons. Most visits to Ghana are trouble free, but criminal activity does occur and can range from incidents of petty crime to violent crime. Demonstrations in the capital Accra are normally well policed and peaceful, but sometimes they occur at short notice and can cause disruption.
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