Accra Under Water, Under Siege
Gideon Adjei-Mawutor penned an op-ed about Accra's constant flooding and its lack of city planning and in-adequate public transportation
Beyond The Surface
Investigations Into Microlight Aircraft Crash in Accra Reveal Engine Heating Warnings, Expired Permits and a Forced Landing
Ghana's aviation safety bureau reveals engine overheating warnings, an expired permit, and a desperate final attempt at a forced landing in a preliminary report on the March 16 tragedy
Concrete Oven: Why Ghana’s Booming Cities Are Trapping Heat
A researcher states that Accra and other growing cities are becoming hotter due to the prominent use of concrete and destruction of greenery
Jamestown, Labadi and Abofu Identified as ‘Toxic Triangle’ of Airborne Pollution in Accra
Experts say the constant burning of trash and poor management is increasing health complications for residents
Accra’s Real Estate Space Might Have A $48 Million Money Laundering Problem
In a report by a Washington-based watchdog group, money laundering is rampant in Accra due to lax oversight and regulation
From Birmingham to Accra: How Jonny Stone Became One of Ghana’s Hottest Event MCs
With close to 10 years of hosting late night events and starting his own entertainment company, Jonny Stone more still feels he hasn't reached his maximum potential
The Labari Journal Guide To Exploring and Settling in Accra
If you're looking to make your next stop in Accra on your travels, check out our guide on how best to explore and get settled
Accra Cultural Week 2025
From its inaugural iteration in 2023, Accra Cultural Week has quickly become a luminary event in Africa’s art calendar. Hosted and curated by Gallery 1957, Ghana’s leading contemporary art gallery and a cornerstone of the city’s dynamic creative ecosystem, the week-long program transforms Accra into a living gallery for all to experience. For 2025, Gallery 1957 has announced that the celebration will return from 30 October to 3 November, reaffirming
Five Locations in Accra to Make Your Next “Third Place”
Spots in Accra which can be considered as great locations for community events and hanging out with friends
An Altercation At Accra’s Ridge Hospital Exposes Systemic Failures
An investigative report which looked into an altercation at Ridge Hospital has put a spotlight on lack of critical equipment and security at the facility