Ghana’s prevailing peace shouldn’t breed complacency – KAIPTC Commander
November 5, 2026 – Modern Ghana
Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong, Commander of KAIPTC, cautioned Ghanaians against complacency over the country’s peace and stability amid growing threats of violent extremism and cross-border insecurity, calling for sustained vigilance, preventive action, and stronger community-security collaboration.
National Security Secretariat moves to overhaul Ghana’s security strategy, seeks Northern Region input
November 5, 2026 – Cedi Rates
The National Security Council Secretariat has begun gathering regional perspectives on emerging security threats as part of efforts to overhaul Ghana’s 2020 National Security Strategy, aiming to develop a more responsive national security framework.
Interior Minister Commends Outgoing US Chargé d’Affaires for Strong Partnership
November 4, 2026 – Ministry of the Interior
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak commended outgoing US Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson for his support and collaboration with the Ministry, particularly in strengthening cooperation on cybercrime and other security-related matters.
Ghana moving from state-centric to human-centred security as NSC Secretariat engages North East stakeholders
November 4, 2026 – Asaase Radio
Dr Mohammed Baako, Technical Aide to the National Security Coordinator, said Ghana is moving from a state-centric security system to a human-centred, whole-of-society approach in its new National Security Strategy during stakeholder consultations in the North East Region.
Security Forces Can’t Stop Extremism Alone
November 4, 2026 – Modern Ghana
National Security Coordinator COP Abdul-Osman Razak reiterated that security cannot be left to uniformed services alone, emphasizing that with the Sahel threat close to Ghana’s northern borders, communities are a vital source of intelligence.
