President William Ruto of Kenya has offered condolences to Ghanaian President John Mahama following a tragic helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two ministers. The incident occurred in Ghana's central Ashanti region, prompting a period of national mourning.

• The crash claimed the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, 50.
• The Z9 helicopter, carrying three crew and five passengers, went "off the radar" after taking off from Accra, heading to Obuasi for an event to tackle illegal mining.
• President Mahama has declared three days of mourning, starting Thursday, and ordered flags to fly at half-mast, while investigations into the cause of the crash have been launched.