Also known as: GAF · 48 Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces · Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces · Ghana Armed Forces Engineers
Ghana's armed forces conduct land combat demonstrations, train recruits, graduate special operations personnel, receive military vehicles, and partner on forest reclamation and economic zone infrastructure projects.
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… Security Agencies, Corporate Bodies Join Campaign The awareness walk attracted participants from various institutions, including the Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service. …
Breast Cancer: Breast Society leads awareness walk to promote early detectionJoy Online
… The operation, conducted jointly with the Northern Command of the Ghana Armed Forces between October 26 and 28, 2026, followed intelligence that miners had rebuilt infrastructure at the site despite an earlier enforcement exercise. …
NAIMOS arrests six suspected illegal miners in Savannah RegionJoy Online
The Executive Director of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, says she does not believe illegal miners are more powerful than the Ghana Armed Forces, arguing that the military could play a stronger role in stopping illegal mining. …
Galamsey fight: Are illegal miners stronger than the military? – Awula Serwah asksJoy Online
… Reverend Father Colonel Agyeman, Senior Catholic Chaplain of the Ghana Armed Forces, officiated the ceremony and delivered a short exhortation. …
First anniversary of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ passing commemoratedJoy Online
… She said it was also about whose experiences inform decisions, whose security needs are prioritised, and who has the opportunity to shape peace and security policies. “We particularly acknowledge the security institutions (Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Immigration, Ghana National Fir …
Ghana making steady progress in gender parity among security forces – FOSDA reportJoy Online
… Demolition allegedly carried out at dawn The statement of claim alleges that security personnel from the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces entered the beachfront at dawn on or about October 2, 2026, and pulled down the committee’s management office and other structu …
La Pleasure Beach management sues SSNIT, two hotels over demolitionJoy Online
… As part of the latest intervention, Mr Buah said the government, with support from the Ghana Armed Forces, would establish a camp within the Atewa Forest to sustain the operation and prevent renewed encroachment. …
Three arrested in Atewa Forest as NAIMOS launches Operation Green ShieldJoy Online
… l, about 33 agencies.” He named the Food and Drugs Authority, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the National Commission for Civic Education, the Ghana Education Service, the Veterinary Services Department, the National Peace Council and the Ghana Armed Forces …
Ghana activates Ebola preparedness system, conducts simulation exercises — GHSJoy Online
… The Flag Officer Commanding the Eastern Naval Command, Commodore Raymond Kyaano, who was the Guest of Honour at the arrival ceremony, welcomed the ship and its crew on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, and the Ghana Armed Forces. …
Chinese naval hospital ship arrives in Tema for a seven-day medical missionJoy Online
The second batch of recruits of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have officially reported to various training centres to commence Basic Military Training on Friday, October 23, 2026. …
Second batch of GAF recruits report for basic military trainingThe Breast Society of Ghana organised an awareness walk through central Accra on October 24, 2026, to promote breast cancer screening and early detection. Medical personnel and survivors conducted educational sessions at Makola Market and Kinbu, distributing leaflets and emphasising that early detection and prompt treatment improve outcomes.
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The Breast Society of Ghana organised an awareness walk through central Accra on October 24, 2026, to promote breast cancer screening and early detection. Medical personnel and survivors conducted educational sessions at Makola Market and Kinbu, distributing leaflets and emphasising that early detection and prompt treatment improve outcomes.
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The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat arrested six suspected illegal miners at Wakawaka in Bole District after they returned to a previously cleared site to resume mining activities. The joint operation with the Ghana Armed Forces from October 26–28 resulted in the seizure of equipment and the destruction of seven air compressors and 58 makeshift structures.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Eco-Conscious Citizens Executive Director Awula Serwah questioned why Ghana continues to struggle containing illegal mining despite having an armed forces capable of supporting law enforcement, arguing that decisive political will from chiefs, political authority, and police commanders is needed to halt the practice.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
The first anniversary of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings' passing was marked on October 23 with the unveiling of her tomb at the Military Cemetery, a wreath-laying ceremony, and a Memorial Mass at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra, attended by Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and other government officials.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
A Foundation for Security and Development in Africa report shows Ghana is making progress on gender parity in its security forces and peacekeeping operations through institutional quotas, legislative backing, and international partnerships. The evaluation documents developments including the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 2024, a National Gender Policy for 2025–2034, and Armed Forces gender policy.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
The management committee of La Pleasure Beach has filed a High Court suit against Hotel Investments (Ghana) Limited, La Palm Beach Hotel Limited, and SSNIT, alleging they unlawfully demolished its office and licensed facilities. The lawsuit centres on a dispute over who has legal authority to manage the beach, with the committee claiming it was established under a Court of Appeal order dated July 21, 2022.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has launched Operation Green Shield, a military-backed operation in the Atewa Forest Reserve that resulted in three arrests on October 27, 2026. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources warned that illegal mining has affected 44 of Ghana's 288 forest reserves, destroying approximately 8,900 hectares of forest land.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has activated its Ebola preparedness arrangements and conducted simulation exercises to strengthen the country's response capacity, following outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The GHS is monitoring developments across affected countries and has intensified surveillance and emergency planning.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy hospital ship AUSPICIOUS ARK arrived at Tema port on October 23, 2026, for a seven-day humanitarian medical mission and friendly visit to Ghana under Mission Harmony 2026. The vessel will provide medical services to the public and facilitate professional exchanges between Ghanaian and Chinese military medical personnel.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The second batch of Ghana Armed Forces recruits has reported to various training centres to begin six months of basic military training covering field craft, weapon handling, drill, and physical fitness.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces will hold its 2026 Land Combat Firepower Demonstration at the Battle Training Camp in Bundase on October 30, featuring live firing of heavy weapons, battle drills and tactical manoeuvres. The GAF has urged Bundase residents not to panic at gunfire and explosions during rehearsals and the main exercise, assuring safety measures are in place.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces will hold its 2026 Land Combat Fire Power Demonstration at Bundase Battle Training Camp on October 30, featuring live firing of heavy weapons and tactical manoeuvres for Command and Staff College students. The GAF has cautioned nearby residents against panicking at gunfire and explosions, assuring that safety measures are in place.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Narawa Company Limited has called for an independent investigation into an alleged armed takeover of its Osiem and Nsutam mining concessions, alleging that groups including Chinese nationals were mining under military protection, resulting in three deaths and 10 injuries between August and October 2026.
22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama announced that the 2027 Budget will allocate GH¢400 million for environmental protection, with GH¢200 million to reclaim 5,000 acres of land degraded by illegal mining and GH¢200 million to support the EPA and Blue Water Guards. The reclamation exercise begins in 2027 amid ongoing restoration efforts, as damage from illegal mining is estimated at 12,000 acres nationwide.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama praised the Ghana Gold Board for increasing gold exports from artisanal and small-scale mining and boosting foreign exchange earnings. He noted that the country exported 104 tonnes from the sector between April and December 2025 following GoldBod's establishment in April, bringing in $10.8 billion compared to $4.66 billion in 2024.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tree Crops Development Authority has warned shea industry companies of prosecution and licence revocation following an enforcement operation that found alleged breaches of pricing, licensing, and quality regulations. Preliminary findings indicated some companies were purchasing raw shea nuts below the approved minimum producer price of GH¢9.01 per kilogramme and selling nuts with moisture content exceeding the permitted maximum of 10 per cent.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces graduated 20 personnel from the Special Operations Forces Basic Course 5-26 at Gondar Barracks in Accra, aiming to strengthen capacity to respond to emerging security threats and improve counterterrorism operations. Acting Chief of the Army Staff Brigadier General Franklyn Kwasi Agbebo emphasized the importance of intelligence-led operations, precision, rapid response, and strengthened border security, particularly along Ghana's northern borders.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces has received 45 military utility vehicles comprising 15 KIA vehicles, 15 four-by-four vehicles, and 15 six-by-six Troop Carrying Vehicles to improve troop mobility and operational readiness. The acquisition is part of the government's broader retooling programme to modernise the military and strengthen national security.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board is investing approximately GH¢35 million in a reclamation and reforestation project to restore forest land destroyed by illegal mining at the Tano Nimri Forest Reserve in the Western Region, with the initiative initially covering 50 hectares and plans to rehabilitate about 200 hectares of degraded land.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The 48 Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces will construct the road network for the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and Gomoa Eco Park, following a directive from the Ministry of Defence and Military High Command. The move aims to accelerate industrialisation and tourism development in the Central Region.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Polo Beach Club, demolished in October at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra during a security-led clearance operation, has posted video hints of relocation and rebuilding, with clubgoers anticipating reopening ahead of "Detty December."
15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
NARAWA Company Limited, a Ghana-based gold mining company in Fanteakwa South, alleges that gold-bearing materials and concentrates valued at approximately GH¢100 million have been taken from its concession following an alleged unlawful takeover since August 12, and that mining plants and infrastructure worth over US$2 million have been destroyed. The company has called on the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Armed Forces, Minerals Commission and other state institutions to investigate the occupation and restore access to the concession.
15 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana has called for stronger intelligence-sharing, coordinated maritime operations and cross-regional cooperation among African countries to combat piracy, trafficking and other transnational crimes. The maiden African Maritime Security Forum in Accra (October 14–15) brings together naval leaders, security experts and policymakers to discuss emerging maritime threats and strengthen continent-wide cooperation.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Defence Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei called for stronger regional cooperation, intelligence-sharing, and coordinated security operations among African states to combat maritime crime and protect the continent's blue economy, arguing that no country can effectively confront these threats alone.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board is committing GH¢35 million to reclaim 60 hectares of the Tano Nimri Forest Reserve damaged by illegal mining, with military engineers filling pits, stabilizing soil and reshaping terrain to prepare the site for reforestation.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board is targeting reclamation of 150 hectares of degraded forest land in 2027 as part of efforts to restore areas damaged by illegal mining, with reclamation works on 80 hectares already begun this year in partnership with the Ghana Armed Forces and the Forestry Commission.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board has stressed that the country's gold export earnings must not come at the expense of forests, and says it is working with the Ghana Armed Forces and Forestry Commission to reclaim degraded forest reserves—with 80 hectares of reclamation work underway this year and plans to extend to 150 hectares across 30 reserves in 2027.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Defence Minister has inaugurated the 19-member Governing Council of the National Defence University and charged it with upholding academic excellence and strategic leadership to develop military personnel capable of addressing evolving national and international security challenges.
13 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Education Minister has charged the governing council of the National Defence University of Ghana to make meritocracy and non-discrimination the basis for student admissions, graduation, and staff appointments, with no discrimination based on race, origin, political opinion, gender, occupation, religion, creed or disability.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the establishment of the National Defence University of Ghana aims to strengthen the country's capacity to respond to emerging security threats including terrorism, cyberattacks, violent extremism and climate-related risks. The university will serve as a centre for advanced strategic studies, operational readiness, research and policy development in defence and security.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →