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Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre

Also known as: KAIPTC

Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre — Ghanaian institution providing peacekeeping, gender advisory, and military observer training programmes across Africa.

2026-04-272026-11-02

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October 2026
9 OctJoy Online
… His academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of London, an MSc in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the London School of Economics, and an MA in Conflict, Peace and Security from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre …
Communication Minister Sam George called to the Bar
9 OctJoy Online
… Dr Mustapha Abdallah, a Senior Researcher at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), said strengthening border security should be complemented by addressing internal vulnerabilities that could make communities susceptible to violent extremism. …
Bolster southern borders against cross-border crime, violent extremism – NCCE
September 2026
30 SeptJoy Online
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) and the National Peace Council (NPC), with support from the Embassy of Spain in Ghana, have launched a multi-stakeholder regional engagement aimed at rebuilding trust between civilians and state security agencies. …
KAIPTC, National Peace Council move to bridge civilian-security trust deficit to counter violent extremism
7 SeptJoy 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
7 SeptJoy 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
August 2026
28 AugJoy 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
28 AugJoy 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’
28 AugJoy 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
28 AugJoy 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
25 AugJoy 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

World & Region

Ghana and Canada agree partnership on labour mobility, skills

The News

Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa concluded talks with Canadian Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, yielding agreements on youth labour mobility and skills development in digital literacy, energy transition, and vocational training; enhanced peacekeeping collaboration; Canadian technical support for a Women's Development Bank; and cooperation on sustainable mining and environmental protection.

29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 29 October

Ghana and Canada agree partnership on labour mobility, skills
Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa concluded talks with Canadian Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, yielding agreements on youth labour mobility and skills development in digital literacy, energy transition, and vocational training; enhanced peacekeeping collaboration; Canadian technical support for a Women's Development Bank; and cooperation on sustainable mining and environmental protection.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 28 October

Ghana and Canada agree on youth skills and women's bank support
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister announced agreements with Canada's Secretary of State for International Development on youth skills development, support for Ghana's Women's Development Bank, and sustainable mining practices. The partnership will focus on labour mobility, digital literacy, TVET, and internationally recognised certification to improve employment opportunities for young people in Ghana.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

KAIPTC opens 2026 Gender Advisers' Course for African peacekeeping
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has opened its 2026 Gender Advisers' Course in Accra to strengthen the capacity of peace and security practitioners to integrate gender perspectives into institutional policies, programmes and operations across Africa. The course, now in its fifth cohort, has benefited more than 80 participants in previous sessions and aims to equip gender advisers with practical knowledge and strategic skills to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender mainstreaming must be central to peace operations
The Deputy Commandant of KAIPTC has called for effective integration of gender considerations into peacekeeping and security operations, stating that gender mainstreaming must be a fundamental component of institutional policies and decision-making, not an afterthought. He acknowledged progress through international frameworks but flagged that the main challenge remains translating gender policies into practical institutional reforms.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender mainstreaming critical to Africa's peace and security operations
An ECOWAS peace official has called for stronger integration of gender perspectives into peace and security operations across Africa, saying that policy commitments must translate into practical action. She stressed that gender mainstreaming is essential to understanding conflict dynamics, protecting civilians and building sustainable peace.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Ghana hosts first African Maritime Security Forum in Accra
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 →

Wednesday 14 October

KAIPTC commandant urges continent-wide approach to maritime security
The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre called for a continent-wide strategy to address Africa's maritime security threats, including geopolitical tensions, organised crime, and shifting global shipping routes. Speaking at the inaugural African Maritime Security Forum in Accra, he noted that while Gulf of Guinea piracy has declined through regional cooperation, underlying causes of maritime insecurity persist.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Defence Minister urges regional cooperation on maritime security
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 →

Monday 12 October

KNUST Law Lecturer Appointed Electoral Commission Deputy Chair
Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, a law lecturer at KNUST with more than 17 years of experience in public service, legal practice, academia and electoral governance, has been appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. The appointment follows the departures of two deputy chairpersons earlier in 2026.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

Denmark marks 10 years of maritime security work in Gulf of Guinea
The Embassy of Denmark in Accra hosted an event to celebrate World Maritime Day and mark a decade of the Danish Maritime Security Programme for the Gulf of Guinea. The programme, now in its third phase (2022–2026), addresses maritime criminal justice through diplomacy, development assistance, and military support in partnership with national, regional, and international actors.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Samuel George admitted to Ghana Bar as lawyer
Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and Ningo-Prampram MP, has been called to the Ghana Bar, joining 1,568 newly qualified lawyers admitted at a ceremony on October 9, 2026.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NCCE calls for stronger security on southern coastal borders
The National Commission for Civic Education has urged authorities to strengthen security measures along Ghana's southern and coastal borders, warning that these areas are increasingly becoming hotspots for cross-border crime, violent extremism, narcotics and disinformation.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

KAIPTC and Peace Council rebuild civilian-security trust in north
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre and the National Peace Council, with Spanish Embassy support, have launched a workshop in Wa bringing together 45 participants from security agencies, local government, traditional and religious leaders, and community groups to rebuild trust between civilians and state security and prevent violent extremism amid spillover threats from neighbouring countries.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

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 →
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

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 →
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 →
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 →
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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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 →
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 →
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

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 →