4 d. ago Soldiers remove rival Mamprusi Chief Seidu Abagre from Bawku following Otumfuo mediation

Personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have removed Alhaji Seidu Abagre, the rival Mamprusi chief, from Bawku Township in the Upper East Region, in line with recommendations contained in the Otumfuo Asantehene Osei Tutu II mediation report on the protracted Bawku conflict. The action was confirmed by the Ministry of the Interior in a […]

Events

4 d. ago Ghana troop deployment to Jamaica and Benin triggers constitutional dispute over executive power

The recent deployment of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to Jamaica and the rapid mobilization of troops to Benin mark a profound expansion of Ghana’s South-South cooperation. President John Mahama has framed the Caribbean mission as a moral imperative rooted in Pan-African solidarity, while the Benin deployment reinforces Ghana’s role as a regional security anchor. Backed by GH₵10 million in relief aid, these dual-front operations have simultaneously triggered a fierce domestic debate over executive power, fiscal transparency, and national priorities.

Politics

8 d. ago Armed Forces College Honours Buipewura with Leadership Study

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/armed-forces-college-honours-buipewura-with-leadership-study/The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College presented a comprehensive leadership study on Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Accra, placing him among distinguished traditional rulers examined by the military institution. Student Officers from GAFCSC conducted the academic study and submitted it to military high command before conferring it on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/armed-forces-college-honours-buipewura-with-leadership-study/

Politics

8 d. ago Ghanaian soldiers touch down in Jamaica to support Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts

A 54-member engineer contingent from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) arrived in Jamaica last evening, stepping directly into the heart of recovery and rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Melissa ravaged the island nation. The team, drawn from Ghana’s 48, 49 and 50 Engineers Regiments, is set to join efforts with the 1 Engineer Regiment of the […]

Events

9 d. ago Ghana Deploys 54 Military Engineers To Jamaica For Hurricane Melissa Reconstruction

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-54-military-engineers-to-jamaica-for-hurricane-melissa-reconstruction/President John Dramani Mahama dispatched 54 military engineers to Jamaica on Wednesday to support reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The contingent from the Ghana Armed Forces 48 Engineer Regiment departed Accra on December 17, 2025, aboard a United States Air Force C17 aircraft bound for Kingston. Mahama stated at a departure […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-deploys-54-military-engineers-to-jamaica-for-hurricane-melissa-reconstruction/

Politics

1 week ago President Mahama deploys Ghana Armed Forces to aid Jamaica after hurricane

Ghana has deployed a contingent of soldiers from the 48th Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces to assist Jamaica with reconstruction works following the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Politics

1 week ago Military Warrant Officer arrested over alleged illegal firearms sale in Ashanti Region

A Warrant Officer Class II of the Ghana Armed Forces has been arrested for allegedly attempting to sell firearms to a civilian in the Ashanti Region.

Events

1 week ago Ashanti Region: Military officer arrested over alleged illegal sale of firearms

A Warrant Officer Class II of the Ghana Armed Forces has been arrested in the Ashanti Region for allegedly attempting to sell high-powered firearms and ammunition to civilians, following an intelligence-led operation by the Ashanti South Police Intelligence Directorate (PID).

Events

1 week ago No $300 daily allowance: GAF explains real UN peacekeeping pay

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed claims that the United Nations pays Ghanaian peacekeeping troops $300 per day, describing the assertions as a deliberate attempt to incite personnel against the military high command.

Economics

2 w. ago Gov’t moves to fix Armed Forces housing crisis with 2000 new units and jets

The Chief of the Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces has announced a major government-backed housing programme aimed at easing accommodation challenges facing military personnel across the country.

Events

2 w. ago Security agencies storm Accra in massive ‘Show of Force’ exercise ahead of festive season

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), together with sister security agencies, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, staged a major Show of Force exercise across Accra to demonstrate their preparedness to maintain peace and stability ahead of the festive season.

Events

2 w. ago Ghanaian delegation joins global leaders in Morocco for 2025 Atlantic Dialogues Conference

A high-level Ghanaian delegation, comprising JoyNews journalist Eliasu Tanko, former Chief of Air Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces Frank Hanson, and former Defence Advisor to Nigeria Commodore James Osei Kontoh, has arrived in Morocco to participate in the 14th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference. The flagship forum, organised by the Policy Centre for […]

Politics

2 w. ago GAF, sister security agencies to conduct joint show of force exercise in Accra

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in collaboration with sister security agencies, will on Thursday, December 11, 2025, conduct a coordinated Joint Show of Force Exercise in Accra as part of ongoing security preparations.

Politics

3 w. ago Ghana Armed Forces opens 2025/2026 intake for military academy

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially opened applications for the 2025/2026 intake into the Ghana Military Academy (GMA), announcing full requirements for prospective candidates seeking careers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Events

3 w. ago Police to receive covert operations vehicles and drones – Mahama

President John Mahama has announced that the government will soon deploy drones and covert operations vehicles to boost police intelligence and crime-fighting across the country.

Events

3 w. ago Ghana’s military upscale tactical prowess for contemporary security challenges

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have reiterated their resolve to protect the country’s territorial integrity amid the growing insurgencies and contemporary security challenges confronting sub-Saharan Africa.

Politics