Page 2 - Providing Security News Today

The European Union (EU) has launched the third component of a security programme aimed at preventing pre- and post-electoral violence and counter violent extremism, terrorism, and organised crime in the country. The programme, dubbed: “Preventing Electoral Violence and Providing Security to the Northern Border Regions of Ghana (NORPREVSEC)” is being…

Engagement sessions have been held for various stakeholders in the Nanumba South and Kpandai Districts of the Northern Region as part of efforts to promote peaceful coexistence and reduce the threats of violent extremism in the country. The meeting formed part of activities to introduce participants to the Building Resilience…

COGINTA-GHANA, a non-governmental organisation, has offered logistical support to the Regional Peace Councils and Regional Houses of Chiefs in the northern sector. The items, valued at GHc149, 099.00, included seven motorbikes, 10 laptops, 27 toners and nine multi-functional printers. The donation formed part of the Preventing Electoral Violence and Providing…

The Upper West Regional Police Command has appealed to community members to keep surveillance and endeavour to report abnormal behaviours of strangers who come into their communities. The Command noted that the recent terrorists’ activities in the West Africa sub-region had put pressure on the police and urged the community…

Students have been advised to form campus security teams to create awareness on violent extremism to help protect all and keep the country safe. Ex Warrant Officer (WO1) Theophile Amankwa, a National Security Officer, who gave the advice, also urged chiefs, opinion leaders and other community leaders to work together…

The Northern Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Alhaji Abdul Razak Saani, has urged political parties to tolerate opposing views to enhance democracy and propel the development of the country.

Dealing With Extremism: NCCE Boss Calls For Collaboration

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Ms Josephine Nkrumah, has stressed the need for coordination and collaboration among security agencies, community and religious leaders and the citizenry to prevent any threats of terrorism and violent extremism in the country.

Dealing With Extremism: NCCE Boss Calls For Collaboration

Resolve Differences Through Dialogue - Political Parties Advised