{
  "id": 3061787,
  "title": "Bawku motorbike restrictions eased from August 25",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/bawku-motorbike-restrictions-eased-from-august-25",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T16:08:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/bawku-motorbike-restrictions/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government has lifted restrictions on motorbike riding in Bawku Municipality and nearby areas of the Upper East Region, effective Monday, August 25, 2026. Men and women will be allowed to ride motorbikes from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, replacing previous limitations. The curfew, which runs from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily, remains in force. Possession and carrying of arms, ammunition, and other offensive weapons is still prohibited within Bawku Municipality and its surroundings. The government has cautioned that violators will face arrest and prosecution. Authorities are urging the public, including traditional leaders, opinion leaders, and residents, to exercise restraint and address their concerns non-violently. Cooperation from the public is essential in maintaining security while authorities work to resolve challenges in the area. The revised motorbike restrictions commence at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2026.",
  "summary": "The government has eased restrictions on motorbike riding in Bawku Municipality and surrounding areas in the Upper East Region. Under the revised measures, men and women will be permitted to ride motorbikes between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily, effective Monday, August 25, 2026. The decision was taken by the Minister for the Interior, on […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Government eases Bawku motorbike restrictions from August 25",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/government-eases-bawku-motorbike-restrictions-from-august-25",
        "published": "2026-08-24T14:41:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Bawku motorbike restrictions eased as government allows daytime riding",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/bawku-motorbike-restrictions-eased-as-government-allows-daytime-riding",
        "published": "2026-08-24T16:28:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}