2 w. ago GAF receives $1m worth of female body armour from U.S. gov’t

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has received military protective gear valued at over one million dollars from the United States Government to support female personnel on peacekeeping missions. The package, presented at the Command Mess, Burma Camp on Wednesday, comprises female body armour under the Women’s Body Armour Quadrilateral Pilot Project. The project is a […]

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2 w. ago SCHOLSEC partners with GAF ahead of Ghana Defence University launch

In a landmark collaboration aimed at strengthening Ghana’s security sector, the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat (SCHOLSEC) has partnered with the Ghana Armed Forces(GAF) to create a dedicated scholarship slot for military personnel at the soon-to-be-launched Ghana Defence University.

Culture

3 w. ago Ghana Airforce Helicopter Crash – An urgent call for an assessment of Ghana’s entire Aviation health

The recent Ghana Air Force (GAF) helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, has brought renewed urgency to conversations about aviation safety in the country. While investigations are ongoing and the nation continues to grieve, the tragedy underscores the need to reassess not only the maintenance culture of military aircraft but also the overall health of Ghana’s aviation ecosystem. This article reflects on global and national aviation safety challenges, reviews Ghana’s safety frameworks, highlights persistent weaknesses, and proposes actionable reforms.

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3 w. ago Kojo Asante calls for review of GAF resources after helicopter crash

Director of Programmes and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kwame Pumpuni Asante, has called for a critical review of the resources and logistics available to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in the wake of the fatal military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofoum. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, August 16, […]

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3 w. ago Though your wings were clipped too soon, your spirit soars – GAF pays tribute to Manaen Twum Ampadu

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has paid tribute to the late Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, describing him as “a brilliant and promising young officer whose light was extinguished far too soon” in the tragic helicopter crash of Wednesday, 6 August. During the solemn State burial of the eight fallen heroes at the Black Star […]

Politics

3 w. ago Equip Armed Forces to deal with disasters – Former National Security Minister

A former National Security Minister, Francis Poku, has called for support for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for it to handle disasters of large magnitude effectively.

Politics

3 w. ago Ghana Military Urges Restraint in Helicopter Crash Reporting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has publicly appealed to media outlets and commentators to halt the spread of unverified speculation concerning the fatal crash of an Air Force Z-9 helicopter. All eight personnel aboard died when the aircraft went down in the Ashanti Region. Acting Director General of Public Relations, Captain VA Arhin, issued a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-military-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-reporting/

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3 w. ago Ghana Armed Forces cautions media over speculative reports on helicopter crash

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has urged media practitioners, commentators, bloggers, and content creators to exercise caution and avoid speculative or unverified reports about the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash: ‘We can’t fault GAF for arriving late’ — Col. Aboagye

A security analyst and retired military officer, Colonel Festus Aboagye, has mounted a spirited defense of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) against public criticism regarding their response time to the tragic helicopter crash on August 6. Eight prominent Ghanaians, including the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, […]

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4 w. ago GAF mourns Squadron Leader Bafemi Anala, calls loss irreplaceable

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has described the late Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala as an “irreplaceable loss” to both the service and the nation, following the August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed his life and those of seven others, including two cabinet ministers.

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4 w. ago GAF mourns Squadron Leader Anala, praises ‘irreplaceable’ legacy

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has paid a tribute to Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, one of the eight victims of the military helicopter crash on August 6.

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