April 15
Ghana: Two Dead, Three Injured in Navy, Kplejoo Group Clashes in Tema Newtown
Two men were reported dead and three injured when some Kplejoo groups clashed with the Navy at Tema Newtown during the final procession of the Kplejoo festival. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Ghana: Military Personnel Not Withdrawn From Mepe Operations - GAF
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) says it has not withdrawn military personnel deployed to Mepe in the Volta Region for Humanitarian Relief Operations following the spillage of the… Read more »
September 20, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Urged to Apply Tougher Sanctions to Stop Illicit Arms Proliferation
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been urged to review its Arms and Ammunition Act to ensure much stricter sanctions against offenders. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Ghana: Southern Command Sharpens Skills for Combat Readiness
Military personnel from the Southern Command of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) yesterday began an exercise at Akuapem-Larteh in the Eastern Region to sharpen their skills and be… Read more »
August 21, 2023
West Africa: Let's Encourage Junta to Comply With Diplomacy ...Oppong Nkrumah to CSOs, Media
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) and the media to join in continuous efforts to encourage the Nigerien Junta to comply… Read more »
August 18, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Justifies Military Intervention in Coup-Hit Niger
The intended military intervention in Niger by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has been justified by Abdel-Fatau Musah, Commissioner of Political Affairs,… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Ghana: 31 GAF Staff Officers Build Capacities
Thirty-one staff officers of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on Monday begun a three-week capacity building course at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre… Read more »
Ghana: Gold Fields Presents U.S.$28,000 Tractors to Takoradi Airforce Base
Gold Fields Ghana Limited last Friday presented a multipurpose tractor valued at $28,000 to the Takoradi Airforce Base to promote aviation safety and flights operations in the… Read more »
West Africa: Niger Political Crisis - ECOWAS Security Chiefs Meet in Accra Today
Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting in Accra today and tomorrow to discuss a possible military intervention in coup-hit… Read more »
August 16, 2023
West Africa: Ghanaian MPs, Security Chiefs Meeting Ends in Stalemate
A meeting between the Committees of Defence and Interior and Foreign Affairs of Parliament and Ghana's military chiefs on how Ghana should proceed on the political crisis in Niger… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Ghana: Document Your Experience to Advance Frontiers of Military Knowledge - CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, has called on personnel in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to document their experiences to advance the frontiers of… Read more »
August 09, 2023
West Africa: The Fundamental Causes of Coups d'État in the West African Sub-Region
Coup d'états are becoming more popular and welcomed by larger and significant percentage of citizens in the West African sub-region for one basic truth; blatant CORRUPTION… Read more »
August 08, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Must Tread Carefully in Niger Coup Waters
Several facts have come to light about the Niger coup that are so puzzling that they make one's head swim. Read more »
August 01, 2023
West Africa: The Confusion in Niger Is a Bad Omen for West Africa
So nothing is ever settled in politics, huh? Read more »
July 28, 2023
Ghana: Don't Condemn Coups - Stop Them!!
There are conflicting media reports of a military takeover in Niger. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Ghana: Ghana, Portugal Sign Defence, Economic Pacts
Ghana and Portugal have signed bilateral instruments of co-operation in the areas of defence, political consultation and trade between the two countries. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Sudan: Sudanese Army Chief Urges Civilians to Takeup Arms to Fight Paramilitary Forces
General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Force, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, on Tuesday urged those who are able to carry arms to join the fight against the paramilitary forces. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Ghana: U.S Army General Impressed With Medrete, 37 Hospital Medics Collaboration
Major General Todd Wasmund of the United States (U.S) last week Thursday, expressed delight at the collaboration between United States medical doctors and those of their Ghanaian… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Ghana: GAF Sets Daring Target ...for African Armwrestling Championship
Members of Ghana's armwrestling national team, the Golden Arms, have been urged to train and condition themselves to emerge victorious in the upcoming Africa Armwrestling… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Ghana: 27 Military Personnel Acquire Techniques in Peacekeeping Operations
A three-week training programme to equip 27 military personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) with the requisite skills and techniques for observing peacekeeping operations is… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Sudan: 'Sudanese Military Leaders Not Ready for Complete Ceasefire'
The top United Nations (UN) envoy for Sudan said on Tuesday that the military leaders of the warring parties in Sudan are not ready for a complete ceasefire. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Ghana: Danish Govt Donates 2 Vehicles to Ghana Navy
The Danish government has presented two Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vehicles to the Ghana Navy at Naval Headquarters in Burma Camp, Accra on Friday. Read more »
April 14, 2023
Ghana: Ban On Use of Military-Pattern Uniform By Civilians - Ga South Assembly Taskforce Members Defy Order
Contrary to the ban on the use of military-pattern uniforms by civilians issued by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), some members of the Taskforce of the Ga South Municipal Assembly in… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Ghana: 14,000 GAF Personnel to Benefit From Gender Mainstreaming
At least 14,000 personnel of Ghana Armed Force (GAF) including civilian employees in the garrisons are to benefit from gender mainstreaming project dubbed, 'Enhancing Ghana Armed… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Ghana: Maritime Affairs, Security Training Ends At Rmu
A six-week maritime affairs and security training, as part of efforts to combat maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea has ended at the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in… Read more »