Security & Safety
Buy good quality electrical cords and avoid overloading circuits to prevent electrical fires. Keep a fire…
Accra is probably one of the least violent cities in Africa, but crimes such as mugging…
The Ghana Police headquarters is located on Ring Road just east of Ako Adjei Junction, Ako Adjei…
Many of you will be provided with housing by your employer. It is important to check…
Get to know your neighborhood and as many neighbors as you can. Locate your nearest hospital…
Be sure your outside doors have deadbolt locks. Grills over the windows are useless unless they…
Check with your embassy or consulate and other expatriates about which areas of town are safest.…
When driving in Accra, use extreme caution; it is not so much thievery but the drivers…
Keep copies of important documents (passport, employee information, vehicle registration) in a very safe place. Photographs…
It is very useful to keep candles, matches or lighters, first-aid kits, flashlights and extra batteries,…
The beaches around Accra are beautiful and a fun place to spend the day; however, never…
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