Tag Archives: Ghana Armed Forces

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially begun the 2024 recruitment for the Regular Career Officer Course and Short Service Commission Officers. In a public notice regarding enlistment into the Ghana Military Academy, GAF emphasised that it does not work with intermediaries or charge any fees for recruitment and urged …

The Military High Command has confirmed that the 3rd accused in the ongoing ambulance trial, Richard Jakpa, was dismissed from the Ghana Armed Forces based on persistent offences and acts of misconduct. Richard Jakpa vehemently denied ever seeing the supposed letter confirming his dismissal from the military since he left …

Investigations have been launched into the tragic death of a soldier at Millennium City in Kasoa, Central Region by the Ghana Armed Forces. Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Danso Michael was reportedly killed amid a dispute over land ownership. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 1, the GAF revealed that initial …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a stern warning in response to recent attacks on its installations and personnel, stating that any further aggression will be met with appropriate action. This caution follows a clash between the youth of Tema New Town and naval personnel, resulting in the tragic …

Gender Policy for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has been launched at the Burma Hall in Burma Camp on Friday 15 March, 2024. The policy under the theme “Advancing the Ghana Armed Forces Commitment to Inclusiveness” was forged from a rich foundation of historical evolution, regional aspirations and global commitment …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that a military helicopter with registration number GHF 696 made an emergency landing at Bonsukrom in Agona Nkwanta. This incident happened on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region.     Amateur footage shows a side view …

In the wake of coups d’état across the West African subregion, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, the Chief of Defense Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, has stated that the military under his leadership was not interested in assuming governance. His statement came during a meeting with the President of the …

A soldier has died after his gun reportedly went off and killed him at the Base ammunition Depot near Michel Camp in Accra. The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in a statement confirmed that Private Bayou Roger, who was with the 5 Infantry Battalion died “as a result of suspected accidental …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have over the past few years been in the news for the wrong reasons mostly due to brutalities meted at ordinary Ghanaians by its officers. A case in point is the recent atrocities seen in Ashaiman when military personnel besieged the city with a helicopter …

The Centre for Democracy and Socio-Economic Development, (CDS Africa) has called on the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces to call its men to order and ensure those responsible for the attacks on civilians are brought to book as soon as practicable.   On Saturday, March 4th, 2023, Imoro Sheriff, …