Ghana boat capsize kills 15, mostly children: authorities

Ghana boat capsize kills 15, mostly children: authorities

A boat capsized on a lake in northeastern Ghana, killing 15 people, mostly children, maritime authorities said on Sunday.

15 Dead as Boat Sinks in Ghana

At least fifteen people, most of them children, have died after a boat capsized in Lake Volta in northeastern Ghana, according to the country’s maritime authorities.

Gender Ministry mourns victims of Kete Krachi boat tragedy

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident that occurred near Kete Krachi in the Oti Region, which claimed the lives of fifteen people, including eleven children. In a message of condolence, the Ministry extended its heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families, survivors, and the entire Kete Krachi community. It described the accident as a national tragedy, especially because…

Ghana Maritime Authority confirms fatal Volta Lake boat disaster near Kete Krachi

By Felix Cofie The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has confirmed a tragic boat accident on the Volta Lake near Kete Krachi in the Oti Region, which claimed multiple lives on the afternoon of Saturday, October 11, 2025. The accident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. when a small passenger boat returning from a funeral at Okuma to Bovime in the Krachi West District capsized mid-journey. 15 Lives Lost — Majority Children Preliminary investigations…