Ghana – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

28 April

Soldiers sit in a truck on the main road of the Electoral Commission, in Accra, Ghana

Ghana Military Convoy Attacked, Three Civilians Killed

A military-escorted civilian convoy in northern Ghana was attacked on Monday, leaving three civilians dead and one injured, the Ghana Armed Forces said.

Aug- 2025 -

13 August

Africa

Rojoef Manuel

Ghana Weighs New Military Aircraft After Deadly Helicopter Crash

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama is considering a plan to replace the country’s aging military aircraft fleet after a fatal helicopter incident earlier this month that killed eight high-profile officials, including two cabinet ministers.

Jul- 2025 -

14 July

Africa

Giulia Bernacchi

Ghana Eyes Ukrainian Drones, Explores Manufacturing Partnership

Kyiv has announced that Ghana is interested in acquiring Ukrainian drones for border surveillance and security near the Sahel region.

Feb- 2025 -

27 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Hands $52-Million Security Package to Ghana

The European Union on Wednesday handed over a 50-million-euro ($52-million) military package intended to bolster Ghanaian security forces, as West Africa faces mounting threats from armed groups and jihadists.

Jan- 2025 -

6 January

Africa

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo commissioned forward operating base and a new naval ship.

Giulia Bernacchi

Ghana Commissions New Naval Base, Receives Vessel From Japan

Ghana has commissioned a forward operating base (FOB) and a new naval ship to boost its navy's capabilities.

Dec- 2023 -

14 December

Europe

Two uniformed soldiers stand front and center of the image, staring straight. They both hold automatic rifles, pointed down. They are wearing a blue helmets and vests. The soldier on the right has 'UN' written in white in front of his helmet. Underneath their vests, they have a camouflage uniform on. A white tank with 'UN' written on its body in black is seen stationed in the background. Its orange headlights are on. The background is a dark blue sky.

Juster Domingo

UK Pledges Enhanced Training for UN Peacekeepers

The UK has pledged its support for UN peacekeeping efforts by offering enhanced training to the organization.

Nov- 2023 -

15 November

Africa

Joe Saballa

Ghana Armed Forces Strengthens Cybersecurity With New Directorate

The Ghana Armed Forces is bolstering the country’s cyber security with the establishment of a Directorate of Cyber and Electronic Warfare Operations.

Feb- 2023 -

10 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Attempted Bombing in North Ghana Fuels Jihadist Fears

Criminals in northern Ghana tried to blow up a bridge in a region where the government fears spillover from a jihadist war across the border in Burkina Faso.

Dec- 2022 -

5 December

Africa