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Aug 25, 2026
Institutional Update

GAFCSC SENDS OFF DEPUTY COMMANDANT AND ASSISTANT COMMANDANTS

The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) has sent off the Deputy Commandant, Major General (Maj Gen) George Kwabena Tawiah Sam; Assistant Commandant for Senior Division (AsCom, Snr Div), Brigadier General (Brig Gen) Bessa Kwao-Adotey; and Assistant Commandant for Junior Division (AsCom, Jnr Div), Brigadier General G Mark...

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Aug 21, 2026
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GAFCSC HOLDS JOINT GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR SCSC 47, MDIP AND MSS

The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) has held a Joint Graduation Ceremony for students of the Senior Command and Staff Course (SCSC) 47, Master of Science in Defence and International Politics (MDIP) and Master of Science in Security Studies (MSS) programmes at Hamidu Hall, Teshie, on Friday,...

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Aug 19, 2026
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WEEKEND STUDENT OF MSS AND MDIP DONATES COMPUTERS TO GAFCSC

The Weekend Student of the Master of Science in Security Studies (MSS) and Master of Science in Defence and International Politics (MDIP), Mr Agyemang Boadu Emmanuel, has donated five HP desktop computers to the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC). The donation was made on Wednesday, 19 August...

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Aug 19, 2026
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DEPUTY MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS PAYS COURTESY CALL ON GAFCSC COMMANDANT

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Assin North, Honorable (Hon.) James Gyakye Quayson, paid a courtesy call on the Commandant of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at the College in Otu Barracks, Teshie. The visit formed...

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Aug 19, 2026
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GAFCSC RECEIVES TWO 4X4 PICKUP VEHICLES FROM SVANI GROUP LIMITED

The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) has received two 4x4 pickup vehicles donated by Mr Thomas Svanikier, the Chief Executive Officer of Svani Group Limited, at the College on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. The donation is intended to support the College's administrative duties and enhance the efficient...

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Aug 16, 2026
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GAFCSC HOLDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING AND GRADUATION RELIGIOUS SERVICE

The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) has held its 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving and Graduation Religious Service for the Senior Command and Staff Course (SCSC) 47, the Master of Defence and International Politics (MDIP) and Master of Science in Security Studies (MSS) Classes of 2026 at Hamidu Hall,...

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GAFCSC COURSE 47 GRADUATION A "MARATHON RACE?"

BRIG GEN DAN FRIMPONG (RTD)

On Friday, 21st August 2026, I attended the 50th Anniversary Graduation ceremony of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) Senior Division Course 47, at Teshie-Accra. Of the 90 graduating officers, 64 were from Ghana and 26 from 13 Allied African countries. These were Benin, Botswana, La Cote...

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ASSESSING THE GAMBIA ARMED FORCES CONTRIBUTION TO PEACEKEEPING FOR OPTIMAL NATIONAL BENEFITS

MAJ MS BAH | GAMBIA ARMED FORCES

Since its establishment in 1945, the UN has recognised peacekeeping operations as essential for maintainina international peace and security. These operations involve deploying multinational forces to stabilise conflict areas, support ceasefires, and promote lasting peace. Over time, peacekeeping operations have evolved significantly: countries contribute forces not only to uphold global...

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ASSESSING THE BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE RETIREMENT POLICY TO ENHANCE POST RETIREMENT REINTEGRATION

MAJ B CHAKALISA-KAISARA | BOTSWANA DEFENCE FORCE

Military personnel or any individual involved in formal employment commit a significant portion of their lives serving the nation. In the military, the demands of the Service results in unique challenges after retirement. Due to these challenges, military organisations come up with retirement policies that seek to provide comprehensive support...

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