The Ministry of the Interior has imposed an immediate restriction on the use of motorbikes in Binduri Township and its surrounding areas in the Upper East Region following an attack on a military patrol team by unknown assailants. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the directive is part of urgent […]

The Minister for the Interior, Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to protecting refugees and upholding international standards, following commendation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). He said this on Monday during a courtesy call in Accra by Mr Andrew Wyllie, Deputy Director for West and […]

The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has raised alarm over the growing threat posed by the illicit tobacco trade, describing it as a major risk to public health and a significant drain on government revenue. According to him, the illegal trade in tobacco products continues […]

The Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Mr Samuel Basintale Amadu, has expressed readiness to deepen cooperation with international partners to strengthen migration governance and border security in Ghana. This follows a bilateral meeting on Wednesday in Accra with Spain’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Ángel Lossada Torres-Quevedo, as part […]

The Ashanti Regional Peace Council (ARPC) has partnered with the Small Arms and Light Weapons Commission to organise a sensitization programme for members of the Ashanti Regional Blacksmith Association, aimed at promoting safer communities and responsible practices. The training, held on Wednesday in Kumasi, focused on encouraging peaceful coexistence while […]

The Ministry of the Interior has received 8 motorbikes and 2 television sets from Kantanka Automobile Company Limited to support its operational activities. Receiving the donation on Wednesday in Accra, the Minister for the sector, Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as a timely intervention to […]

Ghana and Zambia have deepened Tech-Security ties with the Ghana Police Service in digital innovation, cybersecurity and science-driven development. The talks focused on how digital tools can be leveraged to improve law enforcement efficiency, enhance intelligence gathering, and strengthen public safety systems. This happened when the Minister for Communication, Digital […]

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s security architecture through strategic international partnerships, following a high-level meeting with the German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft. The Ambassador paid a courtesy call on the Minister in Accra, where discussions centred on deepening bilateral […]

Ghana and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, focusing on capacity building, technology transfer, and knowledge exchange to enhance the effectiveness of Ghana’s security services. This follows a bilateral meeting between the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, and the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Cong […]

The Savannah Regional Peace Council has conducted a peacebuilding training programme for residents of Don-arayiri, Chieyiri, and Jang in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region, as part of efforts to strengthen community resilience against violent extremism. The initiative was organised in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP […]