Audio By Carbonatix
AngloGold Ashanti Schools has announced a temporary closure following a wave of security concerns in Obuasi.
The town has witnessed incidents involving the burning of vehicles belonging to private entities and individuals, as well as damage to private properties.
This comes after violent clashes between small-scale miners and military personnel guarding the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine which left eight people reportedly dead.
In a press release issued on January 19, the management of the schools stated that the closure aims to ensure the safety and welfare of students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders.
The schools will remain closed on Monday, January 20, and Tuesday, January 21, 2025, with plans to reopen on Wednesday, January 23, provided calm is restored.
Residents and stakeholders in the Obuasi community are hopeful for a swift resolution to the security challenges affecting the area.
Latest Stories
-
4,000 applicants, 23 selected as Elevate Africa unveils new fellowship class
1 minute -
Africa stock markets performance at the end of the first quarter
7 minutes -
Africa’s renewable energy capacity sees record growth in 2025 – IRENA
14 minutes -
Brazil changes laws allowing separated couples joint custody over pets
29 minutes -
Who Owns Ghana? A Nation Where Local Enterprise is Sacrificed on the Altar of Power
32 minutes -
Gideon Boako launches Career Guidance Programme, distributes mathematical sets to BECE candidates in Tano North
35 minutes -
Non-prosecution after public accounts committee hearing fuels financial irregularities – James Klutse Avedzi
40 minutes -
“Public insurance, private gain: The moral hazard question at SIC” – IMANI’s Sitsofe Mensah writes
43 minutes -
Lack of Special Committee stalling implementation of PAC recommendations -James Klutse Avedzi
58 minutes -
Your mobile money is not safe. Here is why this SIM re-registration is different
1 hour -
World Autism Awareness Day 2026: Building an inclusive society where everyone has an equitable shot at success
1 hour -
Education Minister explains new BECE placement policy, cites inequality and quality gaps
1 hour -
Black Stars: ‘Don’t compare 2010 squad with this squad’ – Hans Adu Sarpei
1 hour -
Ghana, Burkina Faso strengthen bilateral ties through high-level delegation meeting
2 hours -
Price of sachet water to rise to GH¢15 per bag from April 6
2 hours