It has been confirmed that all the eight persons on board the military helicopter that crashed in the Adansi area of Ashanti Region on Wednesday morning have passed on. A Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter carrying eight people went missing after taking off from Accra this morning. The aircraft departed the capital at 0912 hours […]
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) says it has transitioned from peacekeeping to peace enforcement operations in Bawku and surrounding areas. This follows a directive by the President and Commander-in-Chief, John Dramani Mahama. According to the military, the decision became necessary due to the “activities of armed elements that have intermittently resulted in violence, reprisal attacks […]
Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana has been honoured with the 2024 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, becoming the latest Ghanaian peacekeeper to receive global recognition for exemplary service in advancing gender equality within peacekeeping operations. The announcement was made during a solemn ceremony at the UN Headquarters in New […]
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have commenced a series of targeted anti-galamsey operations across all three Commands in a renewed effort to clamp down on illegal mining activities in protected areas. These “surgical” operations, aimed at minimising collateral damage while dealing effectively with the menace, form part of a broader national strategy to preserve the […]
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a warning to the public against attempts to disarm military personnel on authorised duty. This caution follows reports of mobs targeting military officers deployed to support the Ghana Police Service in maintaining law and order across the country. In a statement signed by the Brigadier General, Director General […]
The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces have assured the public of their commitment to restoring peace and stability in Bawku, its surrounding areas, and along the Bolgatanga-Walewale-Tamale highway. In a press release issued on Sunday, the security agencies stated that joint Police and Military teams have been deployed across these areas to […]
Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has explained that the military was deployed to Parliament on Tuesday based on a request from the Speaker of Parliament. They were there to provide security assistance for routine Canine and Bomb Sweeps of the Chamber. A press statement dated October 22, 2024 issued by Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quarshie explained that […]
A total of 18 changfang machines which were being used for illegal gold mining were destroyed on the first day of the renewed military operation dubbed “Operation Halt 2”, as part of the fight against illegal mining commonly known as galamsey [gather and sell]. Aside the changfans, 10 water pumps were also destroyed by the […]
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced a new collaboration with small-scale miners as part of its ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey.” This initiative aims to promote responsible mining practices while intensifying the fight against galamsey, which has caused significant environmental damage across the country. In a press statement issued […]
he Ghana Armed Forces has been subpoenaed by lawyers for the third accused person in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial to testify and give documentary evidence at the Financial and Economic Court as he challenges the authenticity of a dismissal letter the prosecution relied on to cross-examine him. Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah during cross-examination […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for its response to the viral video of Ernest Frimpong, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP hopeful’s alleged inciting attacks against officers patrolling illegal mining sites. Despite the GAF’s statement advising the public to refrain from attacking soldiers, the NDC expected a more […]
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has cautioned individuals to desist from inciting the public to attack soldiers in the course of performing their duty. According to the security service, calls for such attacks on soldiers are unlawful and pose a threat to security and stability. In a release signed by Director General Public Relations Brigadier […]
