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July 24, 2025July 23, 2025

Government Uncovers Ammunition Theft Within Ghana Armed Forces — Defence Minister Reveals

The government has uncovered a previously unreported case of ammunition theft within the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), predating a separate 2024 incident involving the unaccounted transfer of thousands of rounds to the National Security Secretariat. Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Obuasi Clash: Military Defends Itself Against Illegal Miners, One Soldier Injured – GAF

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that military personnel returned fire in self-defense after a violent confrontation with illegal miners at the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) mine in Obuasi on Saturday night. The clash, which occurred on January 18, saw small-scale

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

‘Zero Tolerance’ – GAF to Arrest Those Violating Military Uniform Ban

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a strong warning to individuals and groups involved in the unauthorised use of military-pattern uniforms and equipment. In a press release dated Monday, October 14, and signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Eric

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

GAF To Collaborate With Small-Scale Miners To Combat Galamsey – Fatimatu Abubakar

Information Minister Fatimatu Abubakar has disclosed that the government has concluded operational measures to intensify the “ongoing Operation Halt” in its efforts to fight illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Fatimatu Abubakar in a statement on Wednesday, October 9, said the

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

GAF Withdraws Soldiers From GBC

In a significant development, the Ghana Armed Forces, acting through its 64 Infantry Regiment, has issued a notice to withdraw its troops deployed to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024. It’s unclear as to why such a