Safety and emergencies

Areas advised against

• Strongly advised against by France (update of 5 March 2026): the northern border with Burkina Faso, including Tumu, Navrongo and Bawku. Curfews apply in several towns in the north and in Oti.

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• Advised against except for essential travel: Gbelé park, the western border with Burkina Faso, the north-western Ivorian border and strips along the Togolese border (north-east of Gambaga to Chunbawso, between Bimbila and the border).

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• The UK advises against all but essential travel to Bawku municipality (Upper East); attacks target the Nasia-Walewale-Bolgatanga and Bolgatanga-Bawku roads, and tribal conflict affects western Savannah region.

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Terrorism and kidnapping

• With the threat spreading towards the Gulf of Guinea, vigilance is needed, especially in the north and centre and near the borders with Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire and Togo. Clashes between chieftaincies occur in the north-east.

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Crime

• Despite the warm welcome, theft, carjacking, bag-snatching and burglary are frequent, including in residential areas and during holidays. Kidnappings for ransom have occurred in major cities: secure accommodation (guard, bars), no walking at night.

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In town

• In Accra, avoid working-class districts (Nima, Jamestown) on foot or by taxi at night; bag-snatching is frequent in Osu, Cantonments, Ridge, Airport Residential and East Legon. At the airport, accept only uniformed, badged porters and official or app-booked taxis.

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• Robberies and rapes have been reported on Kokrobite beach, even by day: stay near hotels and restaurants and avoid isolated beaches, especially if you are a woman alone.

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On the road

• Accidents are rising on the Accra-Kumasi and Accra-Takoradi roads: avoid "trotro" minibuses and any road travel at night outside cities. At roadblocks, slow down, switch on the interior light at night and stay calm.

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Sea, climate and natural hazards

• Crossings of Lake Volta are advised against (recurrent sinkings); otherwise, check for life jackets and an on-board radio.

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• Emergency numbers

  Emergencies 999 or 112; police 191; ambulance 192; fire 193 (according to France).

  999112191192193

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• Embassy of France in Ghana

  Passport: France

  French embassy and consular section in Accra.

  4th Circular Road, Cantonments, Accra+233 30 221 45 50

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