🇬🇭 Ghana Battalion Position in Southern Lebanon Comes Under Missile Attack

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The Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed that a Ghanaian battalion position in Southern Lebanon has come under a missile attack amid the ongoing tensions between the Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah. According to a press release issued on 6 March 2026 by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters in Burma Camp, Accra, the attack targeted the Ghanaian Battalion Headquarters serving under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The incident occurred between 1745 and 1752 hours local time in Southern Lebanon when two missiles struck the Ghanaian position. Casualties and Damage Reports indicate that two Ghanaian soldiers sustained critical injuries , while another soldier suffered trauma from the attack. The injured personnel are currently receiving treatment at a Level One Medical Bunker and are said to be in stable condition . Military authorities also confirmed that the Officers’ Mess facility was hit and completely burned down as a result of the...
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Lower Bobikuma Akwambo 2025: Honoring the Past, Uniting the Future.

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Echoes of the Ancestors: Akwambo Festival in Lower Bobikuma

Nestled in Ghana’s Central Region, Lower Bobikuma is a community steeped in tradition and unity. Each year, this town joins in a powerful cultural celebration that echoes through generations — the Akwambo Festival, meaning “path-clearing.” While the festival is observed across the Agona and Gomoa areas, in Lower Bobikuma, it holds a deep spiritual and social meaning that continues to bind the people together.

Honoring the Past

The Akwambo Festival dates back to the days of the early settlers in towns like Gyinankoma and Ekrawfo, where clearing paths to water sources, farms, and sacred places was vital for survival. In Lower Bobikuma, this ancient act is still symbolically reenacted — not only to remember the efforts of the ancestors but also to renew the spirit of community cooperation.

The Ritual of Clearing Paths

Before any music plays or drums beat, the people take to the community paths with tools in hand — clearing, cleaning, and restoring. This physical act is more than maintenance; it’s a spiritual reminder that progress requires preparation, and unity demands action.

Libation, Leadership & Legacy

Chiefs, elders, and spiritual leaders gather afterward to pour libation, seeking the blessings of the ancestors. These moments, full of reverence and ritual, create a sacred atmosphere that blends the past with the present. A grand durbar follows, where traditional leaders meet with townspeople to celebrate, discuss issues, and reaffirm shared values.

Celebration & Cultural Pride

With the hard work done and the spirits honored, the festival blossoms into vibrant displays of culture. Dressed in traditional attire, the youth perform dances, historical dramas, and songs that pass on ancestral wisdom. It’s also a time for homecoming — when natives of Lower Bobikuma return to reconnect with their roots.

Relevance in Today’s World

Beyond heritage, the Akwambo Festival in Lower Bobikuma now serves as a platform for dialogue and development. Leaders use the occasion to rally support for education, infrastructure, and youth empowerment. It’s proof that tradition doesn’t hold us back — it guides us forward. The Akwambo Festival is more than an event. In Lower Bobikuma, it’s a living story — one of remembrance, renewal, and resilience. As paths are cleared and songs are sung, the community steps forward together, grounded in their history and hopeful for their future.

Akwambo 2025 in Lower Bobikuma: A Festival with Purpose

This year, the vibrant Akwambo Festival in Lower Bobikuma isn’t just about tradition—it’s about transformation. From Wednesday, 24th September to Tuesday, 1st October 2025, the community will come alive with culture, music, and unity. But behind the celebration lies a heartfelt appeal.

Berima Kofi Yeboah VIII, Dikro of Lower Bobikuma, is calling on the general public, citizens both home and abroad, and all well-wishers to support a noble cause: the construction of a community social center.

This center will serve as a hub for youth engagement, community meetings, and cultural preservation. It’s a lasting legacy the Akwambo Festival seeks to build for future generations.
How You Can Support:

- Donate in cash or materials toward the building project  

- Partner or sponsor any part of the festival or construction  

- Spread the word and join the celebration

Let’s make Akwambo 2025 not just memorable—but meaningful.  

Join hands with Lower Bobikuma. Let’s build together.

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