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Ghana Armed Forces begins training first batch of recruits
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially commenced training for the first batch of newly recruited personnel, following the completion of selection for this...
Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College embarks on four-day operational field visit to...
The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) has commenced a four-day Operational Field Visit (OFV) to the Nkwanta South Municipality in the...
Ghana Armed Forces and Agri-Impact partner to deepen food security
“One of my first tasks from the late Minister of Defence, Dr. Omane Boamah, was to find ways to reduce our national food bill....
Ghana Armed Forces evacuates injured traders from Burkina Faso after terrorist attack
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has successfully evacuated three Ghanaian traders who were injured in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso on Saturday, February...
Ghana Armed Forces medics excel at U.S.-led Best Medic Competition in Italy
Medical personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have achieved impressive results at the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Best Medic...
Mahama commissions fleet of vehicles for Ghana Armed Forces
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a new fleet of vehicles for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of the government’s ongoing efforts...
Ghana Armed Forces opens 2025/2026 intake for military academy
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially opened applications for the 2025/2026 intake into the Ghana Military Academy (GMA), announcing full requirements for prospective...
Government to retool Ghana Armed Forces with new equipment and infrastructure
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a comprehensive retooling and modernization programme for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in the 2026 Budget...
Ghana Armed Forces suspends recruitment exercise in Greater Accra after fatal incident
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has temporarily suspended its ongoing 2025/2026 recruitment exercise in the Greater Accra Region following a fatal incident at the...
Six reported dead in stampede during Ghana Armed Forces recruitment at El-Wak Stadium
Six people have been reported dead in stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday during an ongoing Ghana Armed Forces (GAF)...
Thousands storm El-Wak stadium for Ghana Armed Forces recruitment; many left stranded
Thousands of eager Ghanaian youth on Wednesday flooded the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise.
The massive turnout...
Ghana Armed Forces extends recruitment deadline
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has extended its ongoing recruitment exercise by one week following technical challenges encountered on its online application portal.
In a...
Dafeamekpor vows court action over Ghana Armed Forces recruitment age cap
Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has declared his intention to initiate legal proceedings against the Ghana Armed...
Sam George, Dafeamekpor call for review of enlistment age into Ghana Armed Forces
The Minister for Communication, Digital Innovation and Technology, Samuel Nartey George, has called for a revision of the maximum age limit for enlistment into...
National Ambulance Service strengthens ties with Ghana Armed Forces
The National Ambulance Service (NAS) has deepened its collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to improve healthcare delivery, particularly through the training of...
Ghana Armed Forces receives $1m women’s body armor donation from U.S.
The United States government has donated women’s body armor valued at over $1 million to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in a move aimed...
Ghana Armed Forces reacts to Adansi Akrofuom helicopter crashÂ
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has revealed that an Air Force helicopter, Z9, en route to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, is currently off...
Ghana Armed Forces conducts cordon and search operation in Bawku
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Joint Task Force in Bawku has launched a major intelligence-led cordon and search operation aimed at flushing out armed...
Defence Minister announces $1bn retooling for Ghana Armed Forces
The Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has outlined a 15-point vision for retooling the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of efforts...
Recruitment into Ghana Armed Forces will be merit-based, not for cash – Defence Minister
The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency and fairness in the recruitment process into the Ghana...
CDS announces release of all 2-Star Generals from Ghana Armed Forces
The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong, hosted a gathering of all Two-Star Generals in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF)...
Ghana Armed Forces debunks attack on Army Chief in Bawku
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has denied claims purporting an attack on the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu...
Gov’t moves to avert food crisis in Ghana Armed Forces
The government has pledged to take immediate steps to prevent an imminent food crisis in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) due to an outstanding...
Ghana Armed Forces bids farewell to General Oppong-Peprah
After 38 years of dedicated service to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the nation, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Thomas Oppong-Peprah,...
Mahama promotes new Service Chiefs of Ghana Armed Forces
President John Mahama has promoted new leadership for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), effective March 24, 2025.
The promotions were made on the advice of...
Mahama appoints new Acting Service Chiefs for Ghana Armed Forces
President John Mahama has appointed new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of efforts to restructure the military’s leadership.
The...
Ghana Armed Forces begins distribution of food supplies to SHSs
Former Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Education Committee, Clement Apaak, has confirmed that the Ghana Armed Forces has commenced the distribution of food supplies...
National Ambulance Service and Ghana Armed Forces Medical Services train 69 Military Emergency Medical...
As part of the efforts to strengthen the Emergency care delivery system in the country, the National Ambulance Service (NAS) and the Ghana Armed...
‘No more tolerance’ – Ghana Armed Forces to arrest violators of military uniform ban
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a strong warning to individuals and groups involved in the unauthorized use of military-pattern uniforms and equipment.
In...
Ghana Armed Forces collaborate with small scale miners to fight galamsey
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced a new collaboration with small-scale miners as part of its ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly...
US government donates GH¢78m Mobile Field Hospital to Ghana Armed Forces
U.S. Ambassador, Virginia E. Palmer on Thursday, September 5, delivered to the Ghana Armed Forces a 60-bed mobile field hospital for critical casualty care...
We’ve no plans for coup – Ghana Armed Forces
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed claims by the Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, suggesting threats...
Ghana Armed forces subpoenaed to testify in ambulance procurement trial
The Ghana Armed forces has been subpoenaed by lawyers for the third accused person in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial to testify and give...
Austria presents trained dogs to Ghana Armed Forces
The Austrian government, through the Austrian Armed Forces, has presented two highly trained special military dogs to the Ghana Armed Forces to enhance its...
Ga Mantse commends Ghana Armed Forces
Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has lauded the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for their significant role in ensuring the nation’s safety.
During his...
Ghana Armed Forces responds to attack on Tema Naval Base
The Tema Naval Base in Ghana experienced an unexpected attack during an ongoing festival, prompting a swift response from the Ghana Armed Forces.
The...
Coalition of La Associations calls out Ghana Armed Forces over La lands
The Coalition of La Associations (COLA) is not pleased with the Ghana Armed Forces' stance regarding the land issues around Kpeletso/East Airport, La in...
Ghana Armed Forces pledge support for peaceful 2024 elections
The Commander Rear of the 66 Artillery Regiment of Volta Barracks and Oti in the Ghana Armed Forces, LT COL JD Ibrahim, has said...
Ghana Armed Forces outdoors locally made mini Jeep for transportation
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has commissioned a locally made mini Jeep to provide easy means of transportation within the barracks.
Warrant Officer Class One,...
Election 2024: Ghana Armed Forces will only intervene if things degenerate – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, has said the Ghana Armed Forces will be playing a supportive role during the 2024 general elections.
According...