Ghana mourns after military helicopter crash kills eight, including two ministers.

Ghana mourns after a military helicopter crash on August 6 killed eight, including two ministers. President John Dramani Mahama announced a fund to support the education of the victims' children and called for a state funeral. Small-scale miners criticized calls for a mining ban, while the government seeks international help to investigate the crash. The incident has sparked discussions on illegal mining and environmental issues. International condolences have poured in.