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Sep 23, 2026
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GAFCSC CONDUCTS AN OPENING CEREMONY FOR SENIOR COMMAND AND STAFF COURSE 48

The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) has officially opened the Senior Command and Staff Course 48 at Hamidu Hall on Tuesday 22 September 2026. The course aims to develop the professional knowledge and understanding of participants, broaden their academic outlook and prepare them for higher responsibilities as...

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Sep 19, 2026
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GAFCSC EMBARKS ON APPRECIATION VISIT TO SPONSORS OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) has embarked on an appreciation visit to various sponsors of its 50th Anniversary Celebrations to acknowledge their invaluable support and contributions towards the successful celebration of the College's Golden Jubilee. The appreciation visits, undertaken on Friday, 18 September 2026, provided an...

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Sep 17, 2026
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GAFCSC APPRECIATES SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

The Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) has expressed profound appreciation to various corporate organisations for their invaluable support and contributions towards the successful celebration of the College's 50th Anniversary. The appreciation visits, undertaken on Thursday, 17 September 2026, provided an opportunity for the College to formally acknowledge...

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Aug 25, 2026
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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 Kwamena 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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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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