{"id":9786,"date":"2026-10-23T17:39:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T17:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africansecuritynetwork.org\/HSGO4\/?p=9786"},"modified":"2026-11-04T17:55:03","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T17:55:03","slug":"weekly-news-23-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africansecuritynetwork.org\/HSGO4\/index.php\/2026\/10\/23\/weekly-news-23-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly News \u2013 23 October"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Ghana calls for UN reforms and greater African representation on Security Council<\/h3>

October 21, 2026 – Adom Online<\/strong><\/p>

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for reforms to the United Nations to ensure greater African representation in global decision-making and make the organization more responsive to member states’ needs, ahead of the 81st anniversary of United Nations Day.<\/p>

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President Mahama open to Russian security assistance in Sahel, says anyone fighting terrorism is welcome<\/h3>

October 21, 2026 – Graphic<\/strong><\/p>

Speaking at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, President Mahama said he is not concerned about Russian security assistance in the Sahel, declaring that anyone committed to fighting terrorism is welcome in the region.<\/p>

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Ga Mantse Commends Interior Minister for Efforts to Promote Peace and Security<\/h3>

October 21, 2026 – Ministry of the Interior<\/strong><\/p>

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, commended Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak for his efforts to maintain peace and security during a courtesy call focused on collaboration between the Ministry and traditional authorities.<\/p>

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Security Services Recruitment Portal won’t open in 2027 for new applicants \u2013 Muntaka<\/h3>

October 21, 2026 – Pulse<\/strong><\/p>

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak announced that the security services recruitment portal will remain closed to new applicants in 2027 as the government considers existing candidates.<\/p>

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Ghana Works to Halt Russian War Recruitment<\/h3>

October 20, 2026 – ADF Magazine<\/strong><\/p>

Ghana is spearheading efforts to stop Russia’s illegal recruitment of young Africans to fight in Ukraine. At least 272 Ghanaians have fought for Russia\u2014the third-highest among African nations\u2014with tracking agencies estimating 37 African countries have been affected by coordinated recruitment schemes.<\/p>

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