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The 13th Africa Security Symposium (ASEC 2026) has ended in Accra with a strong call for African countries to strengthen security through innovation, inclusion, and practical partnerships across borders and sectors. Closing the 3-day gathering at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, said the true test of the symposium will be in the actions taken after the event. ASEC 2026, held under the theme “Strengthening African Security Through Innovation and Inclusion,” brought together 415 delegates from 29 African countries, alongside technology providers and partners from Europe, Asia and the Americas. ‘’Africa’s...

At the 8th National Small Arms Destruction Ceremony held at the Police Depot in Tesano, Accra, to commemorate the United Nations International Small Arms Destruction Day, the Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, called for sustained collaboration to combat the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons. Delivering the keynote address, Hon. Debrah described the destruction of illegal firearms as a critical step towards preserving Ghana’s peace, security and national development and that the exercise demonstrated Government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that illicit firearms have no place in Ghanaian communities. He commended Ghanaians for their response to the...

The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has urged Regional and Sector Commanders of the Ghana Immigration Service to strengthen coordination and professionalism to address evolving migration and security threats, stressing that no security institution can effectively function in silos, as strong command synergy is essential for operational success, institutional discipline, accountability, and sustainable growth. Speaking at the Ghana Immigration Service Regional Commanders’ Conference at the GIS Centre of Excellence at Odorkor, Hon. Muntaka stated that the theme “Strengthening Command Synergy for Sustainable Growth” is timely given the rise in irregular migration, human trafficking, transnational crime, terrorism and...

The Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, has described drug abuse and illicit trafficking as a growing national security and public health crisis, warning that organized crime continues to evolve and destroy communities across the world. Delivering government’s statement to mark the 2026 World Drug Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Accra, Hon. Debrah said the menace has become a public health issue that directly undermines the people and must be protected. The Chief of Staff said government views drug abuse as a national threat and remains resolute in tackling it through enforcement by security services, public...

The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has imposed Curfew on the following communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region from 5: 00 pm to 6: 00 am with effect from Friday, June 26, 2026: 1. Keri 1. Abrewanko 2. Abrewanko junction 3. Nyambo 4. Nyambo junction 5. Shari 6. Kromase 7. Power 8. Nyakoma 9. Odomi11. Bonakye and Nkwanta Government urges Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, Youth, and people of the area to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them, as well as...