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President Mahama Commissions New Officers into Ghana Armed Forces
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President Mahama Commissions New Officers into Ghana Armed Forces

President and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has commissioned a new batch of officer cadets into the Ghana Armed Forces, following the successful completion of their training at the Ghana Military Academy (GMA). The commissioning ceremony, which covered Officer Cadets of Regular Career Course (RCC) 64 and Short Service Commission/Special Duties (SSC/SD) Intake 62, took place on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Ranger Baba Parade Square, Whistler Barracks in Teshie. Addressing the parade, President Mahama praised the cadets for their impressive display of precision, discipline and confidence, describing it as clear evidence of the high standards of training at the Academy. He commended the Military High Command, the Commandant a...
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Minority Leader Demands Accountability After Tragic El-Wak Stadium Stampede
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Minority Leader Demands Accountability After Tragic El-Wak Stadium Stampede

The Minority in Parliament has expressed deep sorrow and outrage following the tragic incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on Wednesday, where six young Ghanaians lost their lives and several others sustained injuries during a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. In an official statement, Minority Leader Osafo Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin described the event as a “catastrophic failure of crowd control and safety planning,” stressing that the young applicants arrived with “hope and patriotic zeal” but were met with preventable danger instead of protection. According to the Minority, the deadly stampede marks an unprecedented disaster in the history of military and security recruitment exercises in Ghana. They insist the incident raises serious questions about the prepare...
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Ghana Armed Forces Suspends Recruitment Exercise in Greater Accra Following Fatal Incident
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Ghana Armed Forces Suspends Recruitment Exercise in Greater Accra Following Fatal Incident

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced a temporary suspension of its ongoing 2025/2026 recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region following a tragic incident at the El-Wak Sports Stadium on Wednesday morning. In an official statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations for the Ghana Navy, the Armed Forces expressed deep regret over the fatal incident, which occurred during the screening process at the stadium. According to the statement, the suspension aims to allow authorities to implement additional safety and organizational measures to ensure a seamless and secure continuation of the exercise. A Board of Inquiry has also been established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event and to make recomm...
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Ghana Armed Forces announces live firing exercise at Bundase Training Camp
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Ghana Armed Forces announces live firing exercise at Bundase Training Camp

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that it will conduct a Land Combat Fire Power Demonstration Exercise at the Bundase Training Camp on Friday, October 31, 2025. In a public service announcement signed by Captain (GN) V. A. Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the GAF stated that the exercise is aimed at testing the operational readiness of the Armed Forces in defending the country against external threats. The military explained that the exercise will involve the use of live ammunition, explosives, and heavy military equipment, which will be accompanied by loud sounds and visible flashes. Residents of Dawhenya and its surrounding communities have therefore been advised to stay away from the training area and its environs during the exercise period for their...
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Ghana Armed Forces Announces 2025 Recruitment Exercise
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Ghana Armed Forces Announces 2025 Recruitment Exercise

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that its 2025 Enlistment and Recruitment Exercise will soon commence across all 16 regional capitals of the country. According to a statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations of the GAF, this year’s exercise has been designed to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants nationwide. The Armed Forces emphasized that official information regarding the recruitment process will be published on its verified websites — gafonline.mil.gh and gafrecruitment.mil.gh — as well as in the Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times newspapers. The statement further cautioned the public against fraudulent recruitment adverts circulating on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp....
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Ghana Armed Forces Cautions Media Over Speculative Reports on Military Helicopter Crash
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Ghana Armed Forces Cautions Media Over Speculative Reports on Military Helicopter Crash

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has appealed to media practitioners, commentators, and content creators to exercise caution in their coverage of the recent Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of all eight people on board. In a statement signed by Captain (GN) VA Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the GAF expressed concern over what it described as “speculative and unsubstantiated commentaries” surrounding the tragic incident. The Armed Forces urged that reportage should be respectful to the memories of the fallen heroes and sensitive to the grief of the bereaved families. “Any purported conclusions based on opinions, perceptions and conjectures will be premature and misleading,” the statement cautioned, adding that the public sh...
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Bodies of Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Crash Victims Brought to Accra
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Bodies of Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Crash Victims Brought to Accra

The Ghana Armed Forces has confirmed that the bodies of the eight victims of the tragic Z-9 military helicopter crash have been successfully transported to Accra today, Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The remains were flown aboard a Ghana Air Force CASA aircraft and received with solemn ceremony at the Air Force Base in Accra by a high-powered delegation led by the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Hon. Julius Debrah, members of the Military High Command, and other government officials, family members, and well-wishers. The deceased include Defence Minister Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six other military and government personnel who were on board the Z-9 helicopter that crashed near Sikaman, close to Adans...
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Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Z9 Crashes Near Adansi Akrofuom, All Onboard Feared Dead
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Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Z9 Crashes Near Adansi Akrofuom, All Onboard Feared Dead

Tragedy struck Ghana on Wednesday morning as a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter, designated Z9, crashed near Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region. All eight individuals on board — including high-ranking government officials and military personnel — are feared dead. According to an official statement from the Ghana Armed Forces, the helicopter took off from Accra at 09:12 AM en route to Obuasi. The ill-fated aircraft went down mid-morning in the forested area surrounding Sikaman. Victims of the Crash The crew of the aircraft has been identified as: Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah The passengers included several prominent public figures: Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence...
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37 Military Hospital Temporarily Closes Trauma and Surgical Emergency Unit for Fumigation
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37 Military Hospital Temporarily Closes Trauma and Surgical Emergency Unit for Fumigation

The Ghana Armed Forces has announced the temporary closure of the Trauma and Surgical Emergency Unit at the 37 Military Hospital to facilitate routine fumigation and maintenance works. The closure will take effect from Monday, August 4 to Wednesday, August 13, 2025. According to a press release issued by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters, Burma Camp, the exercise forms part of the hospital’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of hygiene and ensuring the safety of both patients and staff. During the period of closure, Simango Ward will serve as the temporary ward for all trauma and surgical emergency cases. Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin (Ghana Navy), Acting Director General of Public Relations, assured the public that adequate measures have bee...
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GHANA ARMED FORCES SHIFTS FROM PEACEKEEPING TO PEACE ENFORCEMENT IN BAWKU
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GHANA ARMED FORCES SHIFTS FROM PEACEKEEPING TO PEACE ENFORCEMENT IN BAWKU

In a decisive move aimed at restoring stability and ending the cycle of violence in the troubled Bawku area, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially transitioned from a peacekeeping mandate to a peace enforcement posture, following a directive from the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. This shift comes in response to the escalating security threats posed by armed groups in Bawku and surrounding areas, including Binduri, Nalerigu, and Zebilla. Recent incidents have involved violence, reprisal attacks, and tragic loss of innocent lives — a situation the GAF describes as a “dangerous pattern” that now threatens national peace and security. In a statement signed by Captain VA Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relati...
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