Details of Accra’s proposed new security architecture
May 7, 2026 – Africa Intelligence
At the end of March, Ghana submitted a proposed security agreement to ECOWAS and AES states intended to replace the Accra Initiative. However, the draft has reportedly fallen a long way short of persuading all countries in the region.
National Security urges media to prioritise national peace
May 6, 2026 – Graphic
The Deputy National Security Coordinator, Elizabeth Ama Yankah, stated that state security alone cannot guarantee peace in the current globalized world. She urged the media to collaborate with security agencies, emphasizing that Ghana’s peace must be protected every single day.
EU and Ghana pledge stronger security, economic cooperation
May 5, 2026 – Gna
The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to deepening security and economic cooperation with Ghana. Speaking at a media engagement to launch Europe Month, he cited growing global instability and regional security threats as key drivers of the partnership.
Ghana Cannot Afford Complacency: Rethinking National Security in a Changing West Africa
May 4, 2026 – Modern Ghana
An analysis argues that Ghana, despite being a “beacon of peace,” cannot afford complacency as instability rises in neighboring countries. It warns of global examples where nations once described as “islands of peace” eventually descended into security chaos, urging proactive national security reforms.
Ghana turns down US healthcare deal over data security
May 3, 2026 – Arkansas Online
Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the United States due to concerns about data privacy. The executive director of Ghana’s Data Protection Commission indicated that the deal included provisions allowing US entities access to sensitive health data without necessary safeguards.
