Ghana: 75th Anniversary of International Day for UN Peacekeepers Marked in Accra

A flag-raising, wreath-laying and tree-planting ceremony was yesterday held in Accra to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the International Day for United Nations (UN)… Read more »

West Africa: Japan Pledges U.S.$500 Million for Peace, Stability in Sahel Region

Japan has pledged to provide approximately $500 million over the next three years to support peace and stability in the Sahel region, the Japanese Prime Minister, Mr Kishida Fumio,… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana to Join Global C'mity to Mark UN Peace Keeping Day May 29

Ghana will on May 29, join the global community to observe the International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers' on the theme 'Peace begins with me: 75 years of UN… Read more »

Sudan: Death Toll Climbs to 550...As Rival Factions Agree to 7-Day Ceasefire

Sudan's Health Ministry on Tuesday announced that more than 550 people have been killed in the three weeks of fighting between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces… Read more »

Ghana: 74 Evacuated From Sudan Expected Home

A total of 74 Ghanaians evacuated from conflict-stricken Sudan are expected to arrive home today (Tuesday), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFARI) has… Read more »

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 »

Ghana: Support Minister to Resolve Chieftaincy Disputes

Chieftaincy disputes and conflicts have become a great hindrance to peaceful living, security and development in certain parts of the country. Read more »

Ghana: Let's Address Growing Insecurity in Gulf of Guinea Maritime Space - President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on countries bordering the Gulf of Guinea to ensure enhanced cooperation in addressing the growing insecurity in the region's… Read more »

Sudan: Conflict in Sudan - Govt to Evacuate Ghanaians Back Home

The government has announced that plans are underway to evacuate Ghanaians from Sudan, where a deadly conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Ghana: '2,874 Migrants Integrated Into Ghanaian Communities'

A total of 2,874 migrants were integrated into various communities in the country as at the end of 2022, Assistant Commissioner of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Mr Isaac… Read more »

Ghana: Let's Guard Our Peace Jealously - Mr Amoh

The Executive Secretary of National Peace Council (NPC), Mr George Amoh has called on Ghanaians to renew the collective resolve to ensuring peace in the country. Read more »

West Africa: U.S.$1 Million 'Sahel Spillover Resilience Project' for UER, UWR Takes Off

The Japanese government is spending US$1,001,666 on the implementation of a project to ensure continuous delivery of essential services to border communities in the Upper East and… Read more »

Ghana: 'Fighting Violent Extremism Is Collective Responsibility to Citizenry'

"Fighting violent extremism is a collective responsibility to every citizen of this country," Kathleen Addy, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education(NCCE),… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana to Collaborate With U.S. to Find Peaceful Resolution to Conflicts Worldwide - Pres

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to collaborate with the United States of America at all levels in finding peaceful resolution to conflicts… Read more »

Ghana: Kusasi Chiefs, Queen Mothers Call for Peace in Bawku

The KusasiCommunity Chiefs and Queen Mothers in Greater Accra and Central Regions have called on the government and stakeholders to double their efforts in bringing peace in Bawku. Read more »

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 »

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 »

Africa: China's Global Security Initiative ...Shaping a Prosperous Global Future?

The World Economy is at a crossroads on so many fronts, that it requires a different approach than what we are used to, especially in dealing with security risks. Read more »

Ghana: Re - Bawku Conflict: Truth Must Be Told (2)

[This is the secondpart of the article published on March 15, 2023 issue of the paper] Read more »

Ghana: Re - Bawku Conflict: Truth Must Be Told (1)

I have read an opinion piece written by one Rev Prof John Azumah published in two parts on the 24 and 28 February 2023 editions of Ghanaian Times Newspaper and online titled "Bawku… Read more »

Ghana: Swoop On Ashaiman Not to Avenge Killing of Soldier - GAF

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has stated that its dawn swoop at Ashaiman, in the Greater Accra Region, on Tuesday, was not to avenge the killing of one of its personnel. Read more »

Ghana: 'Flintlock 2023' Exercise Begins in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire

A combined military and law enforcement exercise, involving about 1,300 personnel from 29 coun­tries, is underway in Gha­na and Côte d'Ivoire, with the aim of… Read more »

Ghana: Murder of Soldier - Military Swoops On Ashaiman ...Beats, Arrests Over 72 Residents for Questioning

The Tulaku, a sub­urb of Ashaiman, yesterday turned a ghost town when some military per­sonnel stormed the area and arrested at least 72 people in connection with the… Read more »