Ghana Army — military organization conducting security operations, training, and peacekeeping missions amid regional threats including terrorism and extremism.
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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 investigationsDaily 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: 1943-2026Joy 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 ForcesThe 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 GAFJoy 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 BawkuJoy 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 PresidencyJoy 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 PresidencyThe 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 securityGhana Airports Company Limited will hold a full-scale emergency simulation exercise called "Falcon Eye 2026" at Accra International Airport on October 15, 2026, from 9:00am to 12 noon, to test the airport's preparedness and assess the effectiveness of its emergency plans as required by Ghana Civil Aviation Directives and ICAO standards.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Airports Company Limited will hold a full-scale emergency simulation exercise called "Falcon Eye 2026" at Accra International Airport on October 15, 2026, from 9:00am to 12 noon, to test the airport's preparedness and assess the effectiveness of its emergency plans as required by Ghana Civil Aviation Directives and ICAO standards.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Airports Company Limited will hold a full-scale emergency simulation exercise at Accra International Airport on October 15, 2026, from 9 am to 12 noon. The exercise, called "FALCON EYE, 2026," will test the airport's emergency response plans and agencies' coordination in line with Ghana Civil Aviation Directives and ICAO requirements.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Officer Commanding Ghana Army's Central Command said the Ghana Army must maintain high readiness as security challenges including violent extremism, terrorism, and organised crime continue to evolve in Ghana and West Africa. He made the remarks at Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition bringing together personnel from multiple army commands and brigades.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Officer Commanding Ghana's Central Command says the Ghana Army must maintain high readiness as security challenges in Ghana and the wider West African region continue to evolve, with threats including violent extremism, terrorism, organised crime, and armed robbery requiring vigilance and capability. He made the remarks at the opening of Exercise Thunderbolt 2026, a four-day shooting competition involving personnel from multiple command units.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Army cautioned 646 newly trained soldiers against misusing social media and the military uniform, urging them to uphold the reputation of the Ghana Armed Forces and obey Ghana's laws. The warning came at the passing-out parade of Basic Infantry Training Course recruits at the Army Recruit Training School in Greater Accra Region on Friday, September 25, 2026.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Army's GHANBATT 92 returned home after a year-long UN peacekeeping deployment in southern Lebanon, where the 615-strong contingent faced escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict and attacks on its positions, including a March 6 missile strike on battalion headquarters that injured personnel.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 48 Engineer Regiment has cleared 175.6 kilometres of vegetation along the proposed Accra to Kumasi Highway route, with nineteen of twenty weeks of work completed. It is the first time the civil engineering segment of the Ghana Army has been assigned to undertake this civilian task.
9 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
A joint Ghana Armed Forces and Police operation at Kromase, near Nkwanta in the Oti Region, arrested 11 persons and recovered a pump-action gun, ammunition, body armour, and other security items. The operation, conducted on 26 August 2026, was part of Exercise STARLIGHT STRETCH III, aimed at strengthening the Army's response to emerging security threats.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →