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National Security Council

Appears in coverage of Ghana's security and disaster response; advises on curfews, arms bans, and flood mitigation measures.

2026-04-302026-08-23

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    And so all of us have been affected because of the conduct of a few people blocking the channels and preventing the water from passing.” National exercise The President announced that the issue would be placed before the National Security Council to coordinate a nationwide operat

    Flood crisis: Mahama orders removal of structures in waterways
  3. Joy Online

    In response to the violence, the Ministry of the Interior, on the advice of the National Security Council, has imposed a curfew in parts of the municipality.

    Nkwanta South: Death toll from Odomi attack now 4 as curfew takes effect
  4. The Chronicle

    The Minister for the Interior, acting on the advice of the National Security Council, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on several communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region following ongoing security concerns in the area.

    Curfew Imposed On 10 Nkwanta South Communities Amid Security Concerns
  5. Joy Online

    The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has imposed a curfew on several communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region following advice from the National Security Council.

    Government imposes curfew on communities in Nkwanta South Municipality
  6. Joy Online

    The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has imposed a curfew on some communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region.

    Interior Minister imposes curfew on parts of Nkwanta South over security concerns
  7. May 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Needham is usually accompanied by one or two US officials from the state department or National Security Council, several sources said.

    US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
  9. Joy Online

    The decision was taken by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, acting on the advice of the National Security Council and backed by an Executive Instrument.

    Curfew lifted in Karaga as gov’t maintains ban on arms
  10. April 2026
  11. Joy Online

    The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka, has on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, lifted the curfew imposed on several communities in the Gushegu District with immediate effect.

    Government lifts curfew on Gushegu District communities following improved security
Opinion

Intelligence oversight breakdown raises concerns about state accountability

The News

A Joy Online opinion piece criticizes the arrest of a former national intelligence agency director on an uncorroborated tip-off, followed by a press conference and threats to expose state secrets, as evidence of institutional breakdown and failure of Ghana's security institutions to understand their operating boundaries.

14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Intelligence oversight breakdown raises concerns about state accountability

    A Joy Online opinion piece criticizes the arrest of a former national intelligence agency director on an uncorroborated tip-off, followed by a press conference and threats to expose state secrets, as evidence of institutional breakdown and failure of Ghana's security institutions to understand their operating boundaries.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Government lifts women's motorbike ban in Bawku, maintains men's restriction

    The Interior Ministry has lifted the ban on women riding motorbikes in Bawku Municipality and surrounding areas, allowing women to ride between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily, while maintaining the ban on men riding motorbikes until further notice.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana launches cybersecurity training for community media practitioners

    A national initiative to strengthen cybersecurity capacity of community media practitioners will launch on August 3, implemented by the Africa Centre for Digital Transformation in partnership with the Cyber Security Authority, with Czech Republic embassy support. The project aims to equip journalists, editors, broadcasters and bloggers with skills to report on cybersecurity issues, combat misinformation, and promote digital safety.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Interior Ministry adjusts Nkwanta South curfew from 8pm to 5am daily

    The Ministry of the Interior has revised the curfew hours for communities in Nkwanta South Municipality, Oti Region, to run daily from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., effective July 13, 2026, replacing the previous 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. restriction imposed on June 19, 2026. The ban on possession of arms, ammunition and offensive weapons in the affected communities remains in force, with warning of arrest and prosecution for violators.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Government to enforce sanitation laws, demolish waterway structures

    The Minister of State for Government Communications says the government will strictly enforce sanitation by-laws and demolish structures obstructing waterways to prevent flooding. He cited recent devastating floods as prompting the government to strengthen waste management systems and enforce existing regulations more strictly.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MP calls for VAT suspension on insurance after floods

    Abuakwa South MP Dr Kingsley Agyemang is urging the government to suspend VAT on non-motor insurance products and offer corporate tax relief to insurance firms, warning that flood-related claims estimated at almost GH¢500 million threaten the sector's profitability and could weaken the wider economy.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. President Mahama convenes security council on flood mitigation efforts

    President John Mahama held a National Security Council meeting on July 8 to review flooding that affected several communities on June 29, with briefings on emergency response and future flood prevention measures. The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among state institutions for disaster response and supporting affected communities.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Mahama: government working to minimise flooding impact

    President Mahama said the government is taking steps to reduce the impact of flooding, though floods cannot be completely eliminated as natural disasters. He attributed the severity of recent June 29 floods affecting southern Ghana to intensifying rainfall driven by climate change.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Taiwan military resumes anti-communist classes after 25-year break

    Taiwan's defence ministry has restored "anti-communist patriotic education" classes for military academy graduates, ending a 25-year gap since the formal programme ended in 2002. The ministry cited rising military and infiltration threats from China as the reason, with officials noting the need for graduates to understand national security threats and the military's mission.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 2 July

  1. EOCO: Former NSB Chief's Assets Unexplained by Salary

    An EOCO investigator testified in court that the wealth acquired by former National Signals Bureau Director-General Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife could not be reconciled with their known income, including 11 identified properties compared against salaries ranging from GHS5,000 to GHS7,000 monthly.

    2 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 29 June

  1. Mahama orders removal of structures blocking waterways nationwide

    President Mahama has announced a nationwide exercise to remove illegal structures obstructing waterways and drainage channels, citing encroachment on wetlands and indiscriminate waste disposal as major contributors to recurring floods in Accra and other parts of the country.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. Odomi attack death toll reaches four; curfew imposed

    The death toll from a violent attack at Odomi in Nkwanta South Municipality has risen to four, with ten others injured by gunshot wounds. In response, the Ministry of the Interior has imposed a curfew from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am in eight communities, amid longstanding ethnic and land disputes among the Adele, Akyode and Challa communities.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on Nkwanta South communities

    The Minister for the Interior has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, effective Friday, June 19, 2026, following security concerns; a total ban on possession and carrying of weapons, ammunition and offensive weapons has also been imposed in the affected areas.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Government imposes nightly curfew in twelve Nkwanta South communities

    The Interior Minister has imposed a curfew in twelve communities in Nkwanta South Municipality, running daily from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., effective June 19, 2026, citing security concerns and advice from the National Security Council. The government also announced a ban on possession and carrying of arms, ammunition and offensive weapons in the affected areas.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Interior Minister imposes curfew in Nkwanta South over security

    Ghana's Interior Minister has imposed a curfew in twelve communities in Nkwanta South Municipality, Oti Region, effective Friday, June 19, restricting movement from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am daily. The government has called on residents and stakeholders to support peace efforts through non-violent means.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. US pursuing new military bases in Greenland amid Trump row

    The US is holding negotiations with Denmark to expand its military presence in Greenland, with talks progressing in recent months following President Trump's January comments about the US owning the territory to prevent Russian or Chinese takeover. Greenland and Denmark have confirmed talks are underway, with both sides expressing optimism about the diplomatic direction.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. Government lifts Karaga curfew, maintains arms ban

    The government has lifted the curfew imposed on Karaga Township and surrounding communities in the Northern Region following an improvement in the security situation, acting on the National Security Council's advice. A total ban on possession of arms remains in force, with the government warning that anyone found carrying weapons or ammunition will be arrested and prosecuted.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Government lifts curfew on Gushegu District communities

    The Interior Minister has lifted the curfew imposed on eleven communities in Gushegu District following improved security, allowing residents to resume daily activities. The government has maintained a ban on the possession of arms and ammunition in the district and urged stakeholders to adopt non-violent means in addressing disputes.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

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