Also known as: GAF · 48 Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces
Ghana's military institution that receives security equipment donations, participates in infrastructure clearance, and maintains internal security readiness.
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… Hausa’s spread through Ghana has deep historical roots, such as trade routes, migration, and the colonial-era recruitment of soldiers from northern Nigeria into what would become the Ghana Armed Forces all played a part. …
Speak it, preserve it, pass it on: Why Ghana must save its indigenous languagesJoy Online
… Bamfo, a corporal in the Ghana Armed Forces, was the second female boxer to have to have been eliminated from the competition on Sunday. …
Glasgow 2026: Nancy Bamfo, Adelaide Djabatey eliminated in women’s 54kg boxingJoy Online
The Teshie Traditional Council has officially launched the 2026 Homowo Festival with a renewed commitment to peace, security and cultural preservation, as traditional authorities, the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces pledged to work together to deliver a safe, succ …
Teshie launches Homowo 2026 with renewed commitment to peace, security and cultural heritageJoy Online
… Before the demolition exercise began, the commanding officer of the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Osei Amponsah addressed residents affected by the exercise. …
Flood Mitigation Task Force begins phased dredging, desilting and demolition exercise across various locations in AccraJoy Online
The Ghana Armed Forces has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting peace, national unity and social cohesion as preparations gather momentum for the 2026 Teshie Homowo Festival. …
Military reaffirms commitment to peace and national unity ahead of Teshie Homowo celebrationJoy Online
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, has warned that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will deal decisively with any individual or group that attempts to disrupt peace and security in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. …
Ghana Armed Forces ready to deal with Nkwanta South security threats — Army ChiefJoy Online
… He cited the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, where he said the Ghana Armed Forces has already cleared 176 kilometres of the road corridor, describing it as evidence that the Big Push initiative is making significant progress.
Ato Forson says Big Push contractors not owed despite spending GH¢6.5bn of GH¢30bn allocationThe Chronicle
… Forson said preparatory work on the project was progressing steadily, with the Ghana Armed Forces clearing 122 kilometres, representing about 70 per cent of the required right-of-way within 12 weeks. …
US$1.7bn Ready For Accra–K’si Expressway -Ato ForsonJoy Online
… Dr Forson disclosed that the Ghana Armed Forces had cleared 122 kilometres, representing about 70 per cent of the 120‑metre‑wide Right‑of‑Way, within 12 weeks, with the entire corridor expected to be cleared by early September. …
Government secures $1.7bn for Accra-Kumasi ExpresswayJoy Online
… According to Sugar Ranking, those experiences played a significant role in his decision to join the Ghana Armed Forces, where he sought to demonstrate that reggae and dancehall artistes could be disciplined, responsible and capable of serving in leadership positions. …
The struggles behind reggae and dancehall’s rise in Ghana must be documented – Sugar RankingPresident Mahama announced full implementation of support for families of eight officials killed in an August 2025 military helicopter crash, including GH¢1 million trust funds for each minor child and compensation awarded by the Accra Circuit Court under the Workmen's Compensation Act.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced full implementation of support for families of eight officials killed in an August 2025 military helicopter crash, including GH¢1 million trust funds for each minor child and compensation awarded by the Accra Circuit Court under the Workmen's Compensation Act.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's 1992 Constitution has provided 34 years of stable elections and peaceful government transitions, but has failed to generate inclusive welfare for the majority of Ghanaians, particularly unemployed youth. An opinion piece argues that constitutional reform offers a pathway to recalibrate political institutions and enable socio-economic transformation, but requires credible, sincere citizen engagement to succeed.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
China's Ambassador to Ghana said the country will expand defence cooperation through military training, infrastructure development, equipment support and humanitarian collaboration. The commitment was made at a reception in Accra marking the 99th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, with bilateral trade reaching US$14.1 billion in 2025.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Chief of the Naval Staff has called for sustained investment in science, technology and innovation in military healthcare to keep the Ghana Armed Forces aligned with evolving healthcare demands and modern military operations. He made the remarks during a cocktail reception for Naval officers at the 37 Military Hospital, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, professional development, and upholding discipline and integrity.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the Ghana Library Authority's Executive Director, while only a handful of Ghanaian languages have completely died out, as many as 40 are now teetering on the edge of extinction. Languages such as Boro, Mprɛ, and Dompo have already been lost, while others including Nawuri, Tuwuli, Chala, and certain dialects of Anufo remain critically endangered.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Food and Drugs Authority, together with the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, Ghana Police and Ghana Armed Forces, conducted a joint enforcement operation at Tema Newtown fishing enclave on July 28, confiscating contaminated fish and educating fish handlers on proper hygiene and safe handling practices. The Tema Metropolitan Assembly also began demolition and cleanup work to improve sanitation in the area.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema paid tribute to Ghana's founding President Kwame Nkrumah at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Accra on Tuesday, laying a wreath and observing a moment of silence as part of his official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema arrived in Accra on an official visit to strengthen relations with Ghana. He is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House, focusing on trade and investment, regional security, economic development, and continental unity.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has arrived in Ghana for an official visit to strengthen bilateral relations. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with President John Dramani Mahama focusing on trade, regional security, economic cooperation and African unity.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States has donated $4 million in military equipment including protective gear, radar systems and training materials to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance defence and surveillance capabilities. The donation is intended to support both the Ghana Army and Navy in responding to security challenges and addressing transnational threats.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
According to the Executive Director of the Ghana Library Authority, 40 Ghanaian indigenous languages are now on the brink of extinction, with several already lost entirely. Languages such as Boro, Mprɛ, and Dompo have already died out, while others including Nawuri, Tuwuli, Chala, and certain dialects of Anufo remain endangered and could vanish within a generation without deliberate preservation efforts.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nancy Bamfo lost unanimously to Northern Ireland's Nicole Clyde in the women's 54kg Round of 16, while Adelaide Djabatey was also eliminated via unanimous points decision to Fiji's Jasmine Duanakamakama at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Teshie Traditional Council has officially launched the 2026 Homowo Festival with a renewed commitment to peace, security and cultural preservation, with traditional authorities, the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces pledging to work together for a safe and successful celebration. The launch comes after violence marred the 2025 festival.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Flood Mitigation Task Force led by the Deputy Chief of Staff has begun a phased dredging, desilting and demolition exercise across Accra, removing properties along waterways, poorly engineered bridges, and structures that encroach on water channels. The operation started at New England near the airport and continued to the Tesa Dam in East Legon and Oyarifa, where illegal retaining walls and other unauthorised structures were demolished to address siltation and flooding vulnerability.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace, national unity and social cohesion at the media launch of the 2026 Teshie Homowo Festival, with a military representative commending government and traditional authorities for preserving Ghana's cultural heritage.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, warned that the Ghana Armed Forces will deal decisively with any individual or group attempting to disrupt peace and security in Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. The warning came at the closing of Exercise Starlight Stretch II, a three-week internal security training exercise designed to enhance military operational readiness and tactical capabilities.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson insists the government does not owe contractors under the Big Push infrastructure programme, despite only spending GH¢6.5 billion of the GH¢30 billion annual allocation. He explained that payments are made only after contractors complete work and submit certificates that are verified by relevant authorities.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Finance Minister announced that US$1.7 billion has been deposited in a dedicated account at the Bank of Ghana for the 176-kilometre six-lane Accra–Kumasi Expressway, which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to about two hours. The Ghana Armed Forces has cleared 122 kilometres of the required right-of-way, with procurement for the main construction contract expected to commence in September.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Finance Minister announced that Government has deposited US$1.7 billion at the Bank of Ghana to finance the Accra-Kumasi Expressway under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme, with funds ring-fenced for use only after the main construction contract is awarded. Feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs are expected to be completed by end-August 2026, with procurement for the construction contract to begin in September.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran reggae and dancehall artiste Sugar Ranking has called for the struggles of pioneers who established reggae and dancehall in Ghana to be documented and preserved as part of the country's music history. He reflected on the poor treatment reggae and dancehall artistes received in the early years of the genre and cited such experiences as a reason for joining the Ghana Armed Forces, to demonstrate that reggae and dancehall artistes could be disciplined and responsible.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Cyber Security Authority has urged organisations to view cybersecurity as a continuous process rather than one-time investment, stating that Ghana's strategy is built on collaboration among regulators and industry players. The banking and finance sector is one of Ghana's 13 critical national infrastructure sectors, with the Bank of Ghana coordinating cybersecurity within the financial sector alongside the CSA.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The United States has donated 84 pallets of military and intelligence equipment valued at about $4 million to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance border security, intelligence gathering, maritime surveillance, counter-terrorism operations and military training. The Chief of the Naval Staff described the support as a significant boost to operational readiness and a reflection of strong defence cooperation between Ghana and the United States.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The United States Embassy in Accra has handed over 84 pallets of assorted military equipment to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance operational readiness and strengthen Ghana's defence capabilities, with significant portions allocated to the Ghana Navy including radar systems, radios, antennas, body armour and boarding equipment.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Reggae and dancehall artiste Sugar Ranking TheRabbi said he will eventually dedicate more effort to highlife music, which he describes as the foundation of Ghana's musical identity. He explained that while reggae and dancehall have played a significant role in his career, he plans to transition to highlife or mid-tempo reggae at a later stage once his youthful exuberance fades.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Mallam in Weija Gbawe Municipality are calling on Ghana Armed Forces and state security to stop an illegal landfill protected by armed land guards, which they say causes flooding by blocking natural drainage channels and poses public health risks through disease-carrying insects.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The European Union has announced plans to scale up support for Ghana's defence and security sector under the European Peace Facility to help contain emerging security challenges and prevent spillover of violent extremism from the Sahel. The announcement followed a meeting between Ghana's Deputy Minister for Defence and an EU delegation led by the EU Ambassador to Ghana.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly demolished over 700 unauthorized structures around the Asafo Interchange and near the COCOBOD building and Takoradi Flour Mill, citing concerns over congestion, sanitation, public safety, and criminal activity. The operation, supervised by Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi and backed by armed forces and police, was intended to restore public space and improve the Central Business District environment.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A 41-year-old ward assistant has been charged with conspiracy and fraud alongside a former Senior Warrant Officer for allegedly collecting over GH¢1.6 million from dozens of people by falsely promising them recruitment into the Ghana Armed Forces. The defendants allegedly targeted 73 people between 2023 and 2024; the assistant was granted bail while her co-accused remains at large.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Flag Officer Commanding of the Naval Training Command at Nutekpor received Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Quaye, the new Commanding Officer of the Artillery Training School, during a working visit to formally introduce him and discuss inter-service cooperation and military training collaboration.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Patience Mbaye, a 41-year-old ward assistant, appeared in an Accra court over an alleged recruitment scam in which she is accused of collecting GH¢675,000 from 26 people promising GAF recruitment. She and an absconding Ex-Senior Warrant Officer Jeffery Naboung, who allegedly collected GH¢1,005,000 from 47 persons, have been jointly charged with conspiracy and defrauding by false pretences; Mbaye pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bail.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →