Afram River Ferry Breaks Down Again, Stranding Passengers on Eve of Mahama Visit

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afram-river-ferry-breaks-down-again-stranding-passengers-on-eve-of-mahama-visit/The only operational ferry crossing the Afram River broke down on Friday afternoon, leaving hundreds of passengers, traders and cargo vehicles stranded on the water on the eve of President John Dramani Mahama’s visit to the area, in a recurring crisis that has persisted for years despite a parliamentary approval of nearly €350 million for […] NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afram-river-ferry-breaks-down-again-stranding-passengers-on-eve-of-mahama-visit/


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