Ghana’s security exposed by Defence Ministry vacancy – Nitiwul
February 18, 2026 – Myjoyonline
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul criticized President Mahama over the prolonged vacancy at the Defence Ministry, warning that Ghana’s security is exposed. He cited a recent terrorist attack killing Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso as proof of the urgent need for leadership.
Ghana, Lebanon strengthen security ties to fight transnational crime
February 17, 2026 – Modern Ghana
Ghana and Lebanon have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral security cooperation aimed at tackling transnational crimes, including cyber fraud, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
Ghana tomato traders among dead in Burkina Faso attack
February 16, 2026 – BBC
At least 20 people were killed in an attack in Titao, Burkina Faso, claimed by the JNIM militant group. Among the dead were seven Ghanaian traders “burnt beyond recognition,” according to Ghana’s Interior Minister.
Ghana-Turkey strengthen security and migration cooperation
February 16, 2026 – Diplomatic Times Online
Ghana’s Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, held talks with his Turkish counterpart to deepen security and defence cooperation, focusing on emergency response, migration governance, and transnational security threats.
Le Ghana veut faire reconnaître l’esclavage comme “le plus grave crime contre l’humanité”
February 16, 2026 – Africanews
Le Ghana va déposer une résolution à l’ONU en mars pour faire qualifier la traite transatlantique de “plus grave crime contre l’humanité”. Soutenue par l’Union africaine, cette démarche vise une reconnaissance officielle des faits historiques et de leurs conséquences actuelles.
