Africa Shield Explained: Why Security Is Becoming Essential to Africa’s Economic Growth
Africa's economic growth is creating new security challenges. Here's why Africa Shield matters for Ghana, trade, healthcare and regional development.
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32 Ghanaians Listed in US Homeland Security ‘Worst of the Worst’ Database as Immigration Enforcement Intensifies
Thirty-two Ghanaian nationals have been listed in a United States Department of Homeland Security database highlighting non-citizens arrested for serious alleged offences as immigration authorities expand enforcement operations. Legal experts and researchers, however, caution that inclusion in the database does…
Ghana Police Arrest 74 in Upper East Anti-Drug and Violent Crime Operations
The Ghana Police Service says 74 suspects have been arrested in intelligence-led operations targeting narcotics trafficking and violent crime in Ghana’s Upper East Region as authorities intensify border security efforts amid growing concerns over organised crime networks operating across West…
Ghana’s e-visa system launches nationwide after GIS training
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) says the new digital visa platform is expected to speed up traveller processing, strengthen border controls and support tourism and investment. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana will begin nationwide electronic visa processing next week after the…
