Tag: Terrorism

The African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) and the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) are set to reconvene for their 2nd Joint Consultative Meeting at the Ambassadorial ...

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Sierra Leone following his short working visit to the West African nation.  The visit, which served both ...

The 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) has commenced in Abuja, Nigeria.  The high-level gathering is ...

The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has wrapped up his visit to the Sahel region with a final stop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.  The tour, which also included visits ...

Ghana, despite its relative political stability, faces increasing vulnerability to violent extremism due to a combination of internal and external factors. Ranked 89th on the 2024 Global Terrorism Index, the ...

In light of recent Reuters article alleging that northern Ghana has emerged as a logistical and medical hub for Islamist militants, the Ministry of National Security has come forward, unequivocally denying these ...

Illegal mining, or "galamsey" as it is known in Ghana, has evolved into more than an environmental disaster; it has become a national crisis with far-reaching consequences.  The phenomenon of ...

In the wake of a brutal attack in Barsalogho that claimed over 200 lives, the people of Burkina Faso are gripped by anger and fear, demanding immediate action from their ...

According to Security Analyst Adib Saani, the recurring Jihadist attacks in the sub-Saharan region pose a significant threat to all countries, including Ghana, unless member states collaborate to combat this ...

In a compelling address at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre’s Stakeholder Dialogue Series, Justice Anna Taylor, a High Court judge has urged Ghanaians, particularly politicians, to respect and ...