{"id":8332,"date":"2026-03-27T06:37:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T06:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africansecuritynetwork.org\/HSGO4\/?p=8332"},"modified":"2026-04-22T06:41:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:41:19","slug":"weekly-news-27-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africansecuritynetwork.org\/HSGO4\/index.php\/2026\/03\/27\/weekly-news-27-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly News \u2013 27 March"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Ghana strengthens financial sector cyber defences with new security directive launch<\/h3>

March 26, 2026 – My Joy Online<\/strong><\/p>

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah launched the Bank of Ghana Cyber and Information Security Directive (CISD) 2026, emphasizing that cybersecurity is a pillar of economic stability. He noted that as the financial sector becomes increasingly technology-driven, cyber risks pose significant threats to businesses and economic activity.<\/p>

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Ghana Brings Fintechs Under New Cyber Security Rules<\/h3>

March 25, 2026 – News Ghana<\/strong><\/p>

Ghana has launched the Bank of Ghana Cyber and Information Security Directive 2026, bringing fintech companies and payment service providers under mandatory cyber resilience obligations for the first time alongside traditional banks, marking a significant industry shift.<\/p>

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EU presents military equipment to National Security Council Secretariat<\/h3>

March 25, 2026 – Graphic<\/strong><\/p>

The European Union Commission handed over military equipment, including surveillance drones, anti-drone guns, and a motorcycle, to Ghana’s National Security Council Secretariat. The equipment is part of the Commission’s \u20ac50 million package delivered to Ghana since 2023.<\/p>

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Ghana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat militant Islamist threat<\/h3>

March 24, 2026 – BBC<\/strong><\/p>

Ghana has signed a landmark defence agreement with the European Union to combat the militant Islamist threat affecting neighboring countries. The deal, signed by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, strengthens counterterrorism and cybersecurity cooperation. Ghana is the first African country to sign such a deal with the EU.<\/p>

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Ghana Tasks Africa On Increased Cyber security Investments<\/h3>

March 23, 2026 – MSN<\/strong><\/p>

Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, urged African countries to boost investment in cybersecurity tools and capacity building during a lecture at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College as part of Defence Management Course 25.<\/p>

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