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Ghana Army

Ghana Army — armed service that participates in security exercises, equipment donations, and quarterly rotation of presidential security duties.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Committee brings together the CSA, Bank of Ghana, National Communications Authority, Economic and Organised Crime Office, Ghana Army and the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service.

    Journalists cautioned against exposing cyber vulnerabilities
  3. Daily Guide

    Born in 1943 in Tali, nearly Tolon in the Northern Region, he was commissioned into the Ghana Army in 1963.

    Tolon Naa Passes On
  4. Joy Online

    The Committee brings together the CSA, Bank of Ghana, National Communications Authority, Economic and Organised Crime Office, Ghana Army, and the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service.

    Journalists cautioned against exposing cyber vulnerabilities, disrupting investigations
  5. Daily Guide

    The man who commanded troops, the Black Berets of the Ghana Army, screaming orders has gone silent, his GH number and details now confined to the Forces Record Office.

    Maj Sulemana: 1943-2026
  6. July 2026
  7. Joy Online

    The equipment is expected to support both the Ghana Army and Ghana Navy in responding more effectively to emerging security challenges.

    US donates $4m military equipment to Ghana Armed Forces
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ghana Army received protective gear, including gloves, face shields, goggles, elbow and knee pads, as well as GPS devices, compasses, flashlight mounts, night-vision goggles, radios and unmanned aerial systems (drones).

    US donates $4m military equipment to GAF
  9. Joy Online

    Exercise Starlight Stretch II, organised by the GAF Central Command, officially commenced on Monday, 6th July 2026, with an opening ceremony at Nkwanta in the Oti Region under the Ghana Army’s 2026/2027 Training Year.

    Ghana Armed Forces launches three-week security exercise in Nkwanta and Bawku
  10. June 2026
  11. Joy Online

    In this rotation, the Ghana Navy officially took over from the Ghana Army for the next three months.

    Photos: Mahama oversees 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard at Accra Presidency
  12. Joy Online

    At the parade, the Ghana Navy took over from the Ghana Army, to provide three months of security at the Presidency.

    Mahama presides over 48th Change of Guards Parade at the Presidency
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    In line with tradition, the Ghana Navy has officially taken over from the Ghana Army to provide security at the Presidency for the next three months.

    48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard: Navy takes over Presidency security
Society

CSA urges journalists to verify cyber claims before publishing

The News

The Cyber Security Authority's Senior Manager has cautioned journalists against publishing unverified cybercrime claims and unresolved computer system vulnerabilities, warning that premature disclosure could aid criminals and disrupt investigations. He urged media to consult security agencies before reporting sensitive cyber incidents, especially those with national security implications.

25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. CSA urges journalists to verify cyber claims before publishing

    The Cyber Security Authority's Senior Manager has cautioned journalists against publishing unverified cybercrime claims and unresolved computer system vulnerabilities, warning that premature disclosure could aid criminals and disrupt investigations. He urged media to consult security agencies before reporting sensitive cyber incidents, especially those with national security implications.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Tolon Naa Abukari Sulemana, 83, dies; prominent chief

    The Tolon Naa Abukari Sulemana, a retired Commanding Officer of the Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment and prominent traditional authority, has died aged 83. He was enskinned as Tolon Naa in 2019 and played a notable role in Ghana's military history, including rescuing Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings during a 1979 coup attempt.

    25 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. CSA cautions journalists on reporting cyber vulnerabilities responsibly

    The Cyber Security Authority's Senior Manager for Critical Information Infrastructure has cautioned journalists against publishing unverified claims about cyber criminals or prematurely disclosing unresolved computer system vulnerabilities, warning that premature disclosure could disrupt investigations and provide criminals with exploitable information. He urged media practitioners to consult security agencies before publishing sensitive information about cyber incidents.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Retired Army Major Maj Sulemana Abukari dies aged 82

    Tolon Naa Maj Sulemana Abukari, a retired Army Major who commanded the Black Berets and was commissioned into the Armed Forces in 1963, has passed away. The obituary notes his role in quelling a 1979 coup attempt and his contributions to Ghana's post-independence military history.

    25 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 28 July

  1. US donates $4 million military equipment to Ghana Armed Forces

    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

Thursday 23 July

  1. US donates $4 million military equipment to Ghana Armed Forces

    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

Monday 6 July

  1. Ghana Armed Forces launches three-week security exercise in regions

    The Ghana Armed Forces has launched Exercise Starlight Stretch II, a three-week military exercise in the Oti and Upper East regions, to strengthen operational readiness and enhance collaboration among security agencies in response to evolving security threats.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Mahama presides over 48th ceremonial guard change at Presidency

    President John Dramani Mahama oversaw the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade at the Presidency in Accra on Monday, June 15, in which the Ghana Navy officially took over security responsibility from the Ghana Army for the next three months.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama presides over 48th Guards changeover at Presidency

    President John Dramani Mahama presided over the 48th Ceremonial Guards Changing Parade at the Presidency in Accra, where the Ghana Navy took over from the Ghana Army to provide three months of security.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Navy assumes Presidency security for three months

    President John Mahama presided over the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard Parade on June 15, 2026, at which the Ghana Navy formally took over from the Ghana Army to provide security at the Presidency for the next three months, in accordance with the quarterly rotation tradition among the armed services.

    15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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