Ghana Minute.
Friday, 18 September 2026
Ghana’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Friday, 18 September 2026
Accra—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Ghanaian press · Organization

Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre

Also known as: KAIPTC

Trains UN military observers and hosts peace and security postgraduate programmes in Accra, Ghana, including master's degrees and humanitarian preparedness courses.

2026-04-272026-09-18

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    On artificial intelligence, Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong, stressed the need for institutions to balance technological innovation with ethics and accountability.

    Ghana, Burkina Faso deepen cooperation on Human Capital and AI
  3. Joy Online

    Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, disclosed this at HR CAFÉ 2026, held at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC).

    Government to deploy sovereign virtual platform for secure high-level meetings – Nana Oye Bampoe Addo
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    affirmed its commitment to strengthening United Nations peacekeeping operations through specialised training, as 24 military personnel completed a United Nations Military Observers Training of Trainers (UNMO ToT) course at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre

    Canada, UN strengthen peacekeeping capacity through military observer training in Ghana
  6. Joy Online

    ations Integrated Training Service (UN ITS), Colonel Samson Adeola Salawu, made the call on Friday, August 28, at the closing ceremony of the 2026 United Nations Military Observers Training of Trainers (UNMO ToT) Course at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre

    UN urges military observer trainers to become ‘force multipliers’
  7. Joy Online

    The Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Brigadier General Lawrence Deku, has urged participants of the 2026 United Nations Military Observers Training of Trainers (UNMO ToT) Course to become ambassadors of United Nations traini

    KAIPTC urges UN military observer trainers to uphold peacekeeping standards
  8. Joy Online

    ations Integrated Training Service (UN ITS), Colonel Samson Adeola Salawu, made the call on Friday, August 28, at the closing ceremony of the United Nations Military Observers Training of Trainers (UNMO ToT) Course 2026 at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre

    UN ITS Course Director urges trainers to strengthen global peacekeeping capacity
  9. Joy Online

    COP Abdul-Razak gave the warning at a national policy dialogue on the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019 (Act 999), organised by Election Watch Ghana at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC).

    Private security firms acting as political militias risk licence revocation, prosecution – National Security Coordinator
  10. Joy Online

    The event, scheduled to run from 10:30am to 2:00pm at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, will bring together security officials, political actors, religious leaders, and civil society stakeholders to examine gaps in the enforcement of the

    Election Watch Ghana to hold national dialogue on Vigilantism and Related Offences Act
  11. Joy Online

    Brigadier General Lawrence Deku, Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, has tasked peace and security experts to deepen collaboration to address Africa’s security challenges.

    Peace, security practitioners tasked to deepen stakeholder collaboration
  12. Joy Online

    Security lecturer at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Dr Victor Doke, has urged Defence Minister-designate Kenneth Gilbert Adjei to make the welfare of personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces his foremost priority if approved by Parliament.

    Defence Minister-designate Adjei must prioritise GAF personnel welfare — KAIPTC lecturer
World & Region

Ghana and Burkina Faso deepen cooperation on human capital, AI

The News

Ghana and Burkina Faso are expanding collaboration in public-sector administration, human capital development, and technology to prepare institutions for evolving work environments. The cooperation was marked at HR CAFÉ 2026, with Ghana announcing social media governance guidelines for public institutions and appointees.

7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 7 September

  1. Ghana and Burkina Faso deepen cooperation on human capital, AI

    Ghana and Burkina Faso are expanding collaboration in public-sector administration, human capital development, and technology to prepare institutions for evolving work environments. The cooperation was marked at HR CAFÉ 2026, with Ghana announcing social media governance guidelines for public institutions and appointees.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government to deploy sovereign virtual platform for secure meetings

    Ghana's government is developing a government-owned virtual meeting platform to enable secure high-level operations and improve coordination among officials across the country, allowing senior executives to conduct meetings without physical travel.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. Canada funds UN military observer training course in Ghana

    Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening UN peacekeeping operations as 24 military personnel completed a United Nations Military Observers Training of Trainers course at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra from 17 to 28 August 2026, fully funded by Canada's Ministry of National Defence.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. UN trains military observer instructors at Accra centre

    The UN has urged newly trained military observer instructors to take their specialized peacekeeping knowledge back to their countries and strengthen national training systems. A two-week Training of Trainers course at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra brought together 24 participants, including four from the Ghana Armed Forces and 20 international participants, and was funded by Canada's Ministry of National Defence.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. KAIPTC urges UN trainers to uphold peacekeeping standards

    The Deputy Commandant of Ghana's Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre urged participants in a UN Military Observers Training of Trainers course to become ambassadors of UN training standards and transfer knowledge to future peacekeepers. The two-week course, held in August 2026 and funded by Canada, brought together 24 participants including four Ghana Armed Forces officers and 20 international officers.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. UN urges military instructors to strengthen peacekeeping training capacity

    The UN's Integrated Training Service called on newly trained military observer instructors to become "force multipliers" by bringing specialised peacekeeping knowledge back to their countries and institutions. The two-week UN Military Observers Training of Trainers course at Ghana's Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre brought together 24 participants, including four Ghana Armed Forces officers and 20 international participants, and was funded by the Canadian Ministry of National Defence.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Private security firms face licence revocation for political militia activity

    The National Security Coordinator has warned that private security companies and informal community security groups operating as political task forces during elections risk losing their licences and facing criminal prosecution under the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019. He stressed that no private entity would be allowed to assume state security powers or functions reserved for the state.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Election Watch Ghana hosts dialogue on vigilantism enforcement

    Election Watch Ghana will hold a National Policy Dialogue on August 25 at KAIPTC in Accra to assess the implementation of the Vigilantism and Related Offences Act, 2019, and its implications for national security and democratic governance, bringing together security officials, political actors, religious leaders, and civil society stakeholders.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Peace experts urged to deepen collaboration on security threats

    Brigadier General Lawrence Deku, Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, has called on peace and security practitioners to strengthen collaboration across sectors—including traditional leaders, religious bodies and local communities—to address Africa's evolving security challenges such as food insecurity, political crises, maritime insecurity and violent extremism.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Defence Minister-designate Adjei should prioritise GAF personnel welfare

    A KAIPTC security lecturer has urged Defence Minister-designate Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, who was reassigned from Works, Housing and Water Resources, to make the welfare of Ghana Armed Forces personnel his foremost priority, citing accommodation, remuneration, career progression and gender concerns as critical issues.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. James Agalga tipped for NDC Majority Leader role

    Builsa North MP James Agalga is the leading contender to replace Mahama Ayariga as NDC Majority Leader following Ayariga's appointment as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, according to NDC Caucus sources.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Islamic cleric completes master's in peace and security at KAIPTC

    Sheikh Mohammed Ridwan, Chairman of the Zongo Peace and Reconciliation Committee in the Ashanti Region and CEO of Alpha Radio in Kumasi, has graduated with a Master's degree in Conflict, Peace and Security from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre after completing a one-year intensive programme despite coming from an Arabic educational background.

    22 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 18 July

  1. Parliament approves National Defence University Bill

    Parliament has approved legislation establishing the National Defence University, creating a legal framework to unite key military training institutions under a degree-awarding university dedicated to defence and security studies. Once operational, the institution will offer programmes from diploma to doctoral level in defence, security, leadership, peacekeeping and strategic studies, serving Ghana Armed Forces personnel and civilian security professionals across Ghana and Africa.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. HAWA programme calls for climate-responsive humanitarian systems

    The Project Manager of the HAWA programme has called for stronger climate-responsive humanitarian systems and deeper regional collaboration in West Africa, warning that extreme weather events are becoming the "new normal." The programme, running for over a decade and now in its fifth phase, is jointly implemented by KAIPTC, CARE Austria, CARE International in Ghana, and the Austrian Centre for Peace.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. KAIPTC opens HAWA 2026 course, urges West African regional cooperation

    The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has opened the HAWA Core Course 2026 in Accra, bringing together participants from across West Africa to strengthen humanitarian preparedness and peacebuilding. Senior officials called for stronger regional cooperation, inclusive partnerships, and adaptive humanitarian strategies to address the region's escalating security and humanitarian challenges.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. KAIPTC urges regional cooperation for West African humanitarian crises

    The Deputy Commandant of Ghana's Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre called for deeper regional collaboration and inclusive capacity-building to address West Africa's complex humanitarian and security challenges, speaking at the opening of the HAWA Core Course 2026 programme in Accra.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. KAIPTC celebrates 15th graduation ceremony with peace leadership focus

    The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre held its 15th Graduation Ceremony in Accra, where the Commandant urged the new cohort of peace and security professionals to become ethical leaders capable of addressing Africa's complex security challenges. The ceremony recognised outstanding performers across the Centre's postgraduate programmes.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Justice Mensa-Bonsu warns of changing warfare and rising global extremism

    Former ICC judge Justice Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu has warned that the global security landscape is undergoing profound transformation, with new forms of conflict, violent extremism and emerging military technologies posing serious challenges to international peace and civilian protection. Speaking at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre's 15th Graduation Ceremony in Accra, she urged graduating peace and security scholars to apply their knowledge to address complex conflicts confronting nations.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. KAIPTC valedictorian urges graduates to create positive change worldwide

    The valedictorian of KAIPTC's 2026 Joint Master's Course graduating class encouraged her fellow graduates to use their knowledge and experiences to create positive change in the world, describing their achievement as a reflection of perseverance, sacrifice and determination.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Integrity and perseverance essential for Africa's leadership future

    The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has told graduates that integrity and perseverance are indispensable qualities for leadership, urging them to become ambassadors of integrity who contribute to peacebuilding, governance and national development. He emphasized that while qualifications open doors, character ultimately determines an individual's impact and success.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. KAIPTC Deputy Commandant calls for evidence-based security response

    The Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has called for deeper collaboration and stronger evidence-based policymaking as the Centre restructures to address West Africa's security challenges. The 2024–2028 Strategic Plan splits the Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research into a standalone Academic Faculty and a Department of Applied Research and Innovation in Peace and Security, designed to align research outputs with operational realities.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. KAIPTC splits faculty and research to address West African security

    The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has restructured its former Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research into two separate units—a standalone Academic Faculty and a newly established Department of Applied Research and Innovation in Peace and Security—to sharpen focus and better respond to West Africa's evolving peace and security challenges.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. KAIPTC splits research unit to address West Africa security threats

    The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has restructured by separating its former Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research into two standalone entities — a Faculty of Academic Affairs and a dedicated research department (DARIPS) — to better respond to rapidly evolving peace and security challenges in West Africa, including the spread of violent extremism, unconstitutional government changes, and humanitarian pressures.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Africa must strengthen political advisory capacity for security challenges

    Senior security and peacebuilding officials from Ghana and Austria have called for increased investment in political advisory expertise across Africa to address the continent's evolving security landscape. The call was made at the opening of the 9th Political Advisors Course for African Operations at KAIPTC in Accra, a two-week programme jointly organised by KAIPTC and the Austrian Ministry of Defence to strengthen the capacity of political advisors serving in UN, African Union, ECOWAS and other peace support missions.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Swiss Armed Forces delegation meets Ghana military on peacekeeping

    A three-member Swiss Armed Forces delegation held discussions with Ghana's Directorate of Internal Peace Support Operations at Burma Camp to deepen international cooperation in peacekeeping and military training. The meeting, led by Ghana's Brigadier General Fuseini Salifu, covered Ghana's experience in UN peacekeeping and ECOWAS regional deployments, and highlighted the professionalism of Ghanaian troops.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 21 May

  1. Africa must unite against terrorism, security analyst says

    Security analyst Dr Victor Doke argues that the killing of Islamic State commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint US-Nigerian operation represents a tactical victory but is unlikely to cripple extremist networks in West Africa. Doke notes that groups like ISWAP are structured to survive the deaths of their leaders through succession planning.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Cabinet approves National Defence University Bill for Parliament

    Cabinet has approved the National Defence University Bill, 2026, a joint initiative by the Ministries of Defence and Education that seeks to establish a single authority to award degrees, diplomas and certificates across all military training institutions in Ghana. If passed, the Bill would bring military institutions including the Ghana Military Academy, the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre under one academic structure.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. CDSU marks milestones in diplomatic education institutional growth

    The Consular & Diplomatic Service University, founded in 2015, has reflected on more than a decade of development in diplomatic education, leadership training, and international academic cooperation, with its growth shaped by successive leadership transitions and foundational partnerships with Ghanaian institutions.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghanaian ambassador champions tech solutions at UN forum

    Amb. Dr Samuel Ben Owusu represented Ghana at the 11th Annual UN Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals in New York, where he highlighted the role of technology in addressing water security, environmental crimes like illegal mining, and the need for inclusive approaches that give African countries voice in shaping global norms.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Denmark emerges as significant development partner across Africa

    Denmark, with a 2024 GDP of approximately $429.46 billion, is establishing itself as a reliable development partner in Africa through multi-decade cooperation and by meeting the UN target of allocating 0.7 percent of Gross National Income to development assistance.

    5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre — Ghanaian press coverage · Ghana Minute