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.
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The Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Brigadier General Zibrim Ayorrogo, has called for deeper collaboration, enhanced applied research, and stronger evidence-based policymaking as the Centre embarks on a significant institut …
KAIPTC Deputy Commandant urges stronger evidence-based security responseJoy Online
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has embarked on a major institutional restructuring to enhance its capacity to respond to West Africa’s increasingly complex and rapidly evolving peace and security environment. …
KAIPTC restructures research and academic units to strengthen response to West Africa’s evolving security challengesJoy Online
The Director of the Department of Applied Research and Innovation in Peace and Security (DARIPS) at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Dr Emma Birikorang, has said the Centre’s recent restructuring is a deliberate and necessary response to the rap …
KAIPTC Research Director defends structural split as response to fast-moving West Africa security threatsJoy Online
… The call was made at the opening of the 9th Political Advisors Course for African Operations at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra on Monday, June 15. …
Africa must strengthen political advisory capacity to meet emerging security challenges – KAIPTC, Austrian officials sayJoy Online
… Brig Gen Salifu commended the Swiss Armed Forces for their consistent support for the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, noting that such partnerships have significantly contributed to strengthening Ghana’s peacekeeping capacity over the years. …
Swiss Armed Forces delegation engages GAF over peacekeeping cooperation at Burma CampJoy Online
… Dr Victor Doke, a Research Fellow and Lecturer in Conflict, Peace and Security at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), said the elimination of the alleged ISIS second-in-command should not be mistaken for the defeat of the broader insurgency movemen …
‘Africa must act together against terrorism’ — Dr DokeJoy Online
… If passed, the legislation would bring military institutions such as the Ghana Military Academy, the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre under one academic structure. …
Cabinet approves National Defence University Bill for onward transmission to ParliamentJoy Online
… Established originally as the Foreign Service Training Academy, CDSU began its early programmes in collaboration with several Ghanaian institutions, including the Old United States Embassy facility in Osu, Accra, the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, the Mini …
CDSU marks milestones in Global Diplomatic Education and Institutional EvolutionJoy Online
… The insights and partnerships from the UN visit will inform upcoming programs in Ghana, including the Africa Day Celebration and Leadership Summit 2026, scheduled for 25 May at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra. …
Amb. Ben Owusu champions tech solutions at UN STI ForumBusiness & Financial Times
… The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has signed agreements with the Danish government in areas such as maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. …
The growing relationship between Africa and DenmarkGhana 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →