{"id":8519,"date":"2026-05-01T13:56:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africansecuritynetwork.org\/HSGO4\/?p=8519"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:59:28","slug":"weekly-news-1-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africansecuritynetwork.org\/HSGO4\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/weekly-news-1-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly News \u2013 1 May"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Uhuru Kenyatta Leads Africa Peace and Security Dialogue in Ghana<\/h3>\n

April 29, 2026 – Streamline Feed<\/strong><\/p>\n

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Accra to join a high-level cohort of African statesmen addressing the continent’s deteriorating security landscape. The African Peace and Security Dialogue aims to revitalize the “Silencing the Guns” initiative, with Kenyatta expected to champion “homegrown” diplomatic solutions that bypass traditional Western-led intervention models.<\/p>\n

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Ghana military convoy attack kills three civilians, seven assailants<\/h3>\n

April 28, 2026 – Daily Maverick<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Ghanaian military convoy protecting 140 civilians came under fire in Binduri in the Upper East Region, resulting in the deaths of three civilians. The military repelled the attack, killing seven assailants and arresting ten suspects. The attack is linked to the protracted Bawku chieftaincy dispute between the Mamprusi and Kusasi ethnic groups.<\/p>\n

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Ghana expresses concern over worsening security situation in Mali after deadly attacks<\/h3>\n

April 27, 2026 – GBC Ghana Online<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Government of Ghana expressed concern over the worsening security situation in the Sahel following coordinated terrorist attacks in Mali that left several people dead, including Mali’s Minister of Defence. The attacks targeted multiple military positions, including locations in the capital, Bamako.<\/p>\n

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Nationwide consultations underway for Ghana’s Youth peace and security plan<\/h3>\n

April 27, 2026 – My Joy Online<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ghana is developing its first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security through nationwide consultations aimed at shaping a youth-inclusive security framework. The National Youth Authority, in collaboration with the KAIPTC, is leading the process through a multi-stakeholder Technical Working Group.<\/p>\n

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Ghana, United States deepen defence ties with focus on Maritime Security<\/h3>\n

April 24, 2026 – Ghana Web<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the United States following a high-level engagement at the Ministry of Defence. The Deputy Minister for Defence announced that Ghana hosted a US delegation led by Admiral George Wikoff, the US Chief of Navy for Europe and Africa.<\/p>\n

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