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Gov’t will cater for mental health needs of soldiers, veterans – Defence minister-designate
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Gov’t will cater for mental health needs of soldiers, veterans – Defence minister-designate

The Ministry of Defence will work collaboratively with the Health Ministry to deal with the post-traumatic stress disorders of solders and veterans. The welfare of soldiers and modernisation of the military would be on the front-burner to strengthen the Ghana Armed Forces, upon my approval, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, the Minister-designate for Defence, said. He gave the assurance when he appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament in Accra on Tuesday and pledged to support the provision of befitting accommodation for the solders to give of their best. Asked about measures to protect the country's cyberspace, the nominee said the Ministry would collaborate with other state agencies to detect and prevent cyber attacks on the internet infrastructure. "We'll find an ...
Two soldiers jailed 10 years each for robbery and kidnapping  
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Two soldiers jailed 10 years each for robbery and kidnapping  

The Asante Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced two soldiers to ten years imprisonment each in hard labour for kidnapping and robbing a small-scale miner of GHC96,500.00.  Air-force Lance Corporal (LAC) Alfred Mensah, 33 and LAC Matthew Amoako, 28, both denied conspiring to rob and kidnap Mr Andrews Asante.  They were then taken through a full trial and found culpable.  Meanwhile, three of their accomplices: only named as Frimpong and Francis, both soldiers as well as one Francis Acheampong, 41, driver, are at large.  Detective Chief Inspector Eric Twum, narrating told the Court presided over by Mr Isaac Appeatu that Mr Asante, the Complainant, was a small-scale miner resident at Ametubuom, a suburb of Asiwa, whilst Mensah and Amoako are Air Force officers based in...
8 dead in clash between small-scale miners and soldiers guarding AGA Obuasi Mine
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8 dead in clash between small-scale miners and soldiers guarding AGA Obuasi Mine

A violent clash between small-scale miners and military personnel guarding the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has left eight people reportedly dead. Four vehicles were burnt in the confrontation in the Ashanti Regional town. The incident which occurred last night, has heightened tensions in the area. It is unclear yet what triggered the clash. This is a developing story. Watch videos below: Source: Myjoyonline.com  
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