{"id":9317,"date":"2026-06-26T10:55:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africansecuritynetwork.org\/HSGO4\/?p=9317"},"modified":"2026-07-07T10:57:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T10:57:46","slug":"weekly-news-26-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africansecuritynetwork.org\/HSGO4\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/weekly-news-26-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly News \u2013 26 June"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Chieftaincy disputes becoming a major security threat in Ghana<\/h3>

June 25, 2026 – Modern Ghana<\/strong><\/p>

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak expressed concern that chieftaincy and land disputes are undermining national cohesion and fueling violence. He called for a national dialogue on chieftaincy issues to address growing tensions and preserve peace.<\/p>

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Police arrest 186 suspects in major organised crime crackdown in Ashanti Region<\/h3>

June 24, 2026 – Pulse<\/strong><\/p>

Ghana Police arrested 186 suspects in the Ashanti Region during an intelligence-led operation targeting human trafficking, sexual exploitation, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms.<\/p>

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Interior Ministry suspends Kantanka Security Services’ licence over shooting incident<\/h3>

June 23, 2026 – Ghana Business News<\/strong><\/p>

The Ministry of the Interior suspended Kantanka Security Services’ licence following the shooting of former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo. Preliminary investigations indicated possible violations of the PSO regulations governing private security operations in Ghana.<\/p>

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Police arrest 6 security guards over Adwoa Safo shooting incident<\/h3>

June 21, 2026 – Pulse<\/strong><\/p>

Six private security guards were arrested in connection with the shooting of former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo at Kwabenya. Weapons and ammunition were recovered during the operation as investigations continue.<\/p>

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IGP deploys special operations support team to Nkwanta to enhance security<\/h3>

June 21, 2026 – GNA<\/strong><\/p>

The Inspector-General of Police deployed a Special Operations Support Team to Nkwanta in the Oti Region to strengthen security and support investigations following recent attacks in the area.<\/p>

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Chieftaincy disputes becoming a major security threat in Ghana June 25, 2026 – Modern Ghana Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak expressed concern that chieftaincy and land disputes are undermining national cohesion and fueling violence. He called for a national dialogue on chieftaincy issues to address growing tensions and preserve peace. Read more Police arrest 186 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9222,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ghana-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t