Human Security Research Centre Ghana (HSRCGh)
Address corruption in the delivery of basic services – Transparency International urges A global coalition against corruption, Transparency International, has called on African states to address corruption, especially in the delivery of basic services. According to the coalition, corruption in basic services delivery, like housing, water, sanitation, education, health, humanitarian responses and judicial systems, tends …
Col Ba-Taa-Banah Calls For Collaboration To Ensure Security Dr Colonel Timothy Ba-Taa-Banah, Director, Counterterrorism Fusion Centre, Ministry of National Security, has reminded students at the University of Ghana that security is a shared responsibility.
Policies that support peace, security must be developed Air Vice Marshall Christian Edem K. Dovlo (RTD), Former Commandant, Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre, has advocated the development of educational policies and legislation that support peace and security from the foundational stages of formal education.
Violent extremism affecting operations of peace keeping missions – KAIPTC According to the centre, peacekeepers are forced to adapt to volatile environments, thus making their work difficult. Speaking during a workshop organised in collaboration with the Danish Institute for International Studies on Ghana’s Peacekeeping Experience, the Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre, …
Create sustainable jobs to save Ghana from insurgency—Peace Council The National Peace Council (NPC) has called for strategic investment in the creation of sustainable jobs for Ghanaian youth to save the country from insurgencies being experienced in some West African countries.
Pay attention to grassroots sensitisation to prevent violent extremism – Foundation urges govt The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) has urged the government to pay attention to grassroots sensitisation, education and awareness creation as the surest way to prevent and counter the menace of violent extremism and terrorism.
Combating reality of extremist insurgency The House of God is meant to be a sanctuary where one goes to seek spiritual fulfilment in communion with other worshippers. Beyond that, in many ways, it serves as an oasis of sorts, providing a buffer against all the troubles and uncertainties out there.
‘Our economic challenges pose serious threats to the nation’ – Security analyst The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Security and Counter-terrorism, Emmanuel Kotin, is urging government to tackle the current economic situation in the country, as it could plunge the country into chaos.
‘Take threats of terrorism seriously, young people are now tired of voting and not getting solutions ’ – Bombande to government Senior United Nations (UN) Mediation Advisor, Emmanuel Bombande is worried Ghana is becoming more susceptibility to threats of terrorism.
Inequality deepens after pandemic – Amnesty Int. Amnesty International, a global organisation focused on addressing human right issues, has indicated that inequality and instability grew in 2021 following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.