Foreign Affairs Ministry Cautions Ghanaians Against Travelling Along Highways Linking Mali And Niger

• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has warned Ghanaians against travelling along major highways connecting Mali and Niger
• A statement issued by the ministry highlighted terrorists harassments of commuters who ply that route
• The ministry urged Ghanaians to prioritise their safety when travelling, particularly along the Gao and Ansongo Regions of Northern Mali

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has cautioned Ghanaians to avoid travelling along major highways connecting Mali and Niger for security reasons.

In a statement dated April 26, 2024, the ministry disclosed that there have been reports of terrorist harassment of commuters who ply that route, particularly in the Gao and Ansongo Regions of Northern Mali.

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''The Ministry remains committed to the safety of Ghanaians and will provide updates on the security situation in the region under reference in due course,'' portions of the statement read.

Ministry urges Ghanaians to prioritise their safety

The ministry further encouraged Ghanaians to prioritise their safety when travelling. The statement, posted on X (previously called Twitter), drew reactions from netizens.

However, at the time of this publication, the post had not received any comments from the several online users who had reacted to it.

Read the entire statement below:

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In another story, YEN.com.gh previously reported that Ghana passport application fees had been hiked by over 500 per cent in some cases after a proposal by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.

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The standard 32-page application fee has gone from GH¢100 to GH¢500, while the expedited fee has gone from GH¢100 to GH¢640. The fee for the 48-page application has gone from GH¢150 to GH¢644, while the expedited fee is now GH¢800.

The new prices are listed on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration website. The ministry's social media accounts also released a statement indicating that the price changes take effect from April 1, 2024.

Source: YEN.com.gh