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Minister for the Interior Urges European Union to Improve on Collaboration and Support
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, commended the European Union (EU) for its continuous support and initiatives in Ghana and urged the Union to enhance collaboration and support with the Ministry and its agencies.
Ghana takes security issues seriously and will do everything possible to protect the peace and maintain security in the country, the Minister assured.
Other areas of collaboration discussed during the meeting aimed to improve the Ghana Prisons Service, particularly decongestion and equipment improvement.
Hon. Muntaka made these remarks while receiving a delegation from the EU, led by its Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly.
The delegation assessed the EU’s Defence and Security initiative in Ghana, as well as supporting the country’s security and defence capabilities.
The initiative is part of the EU’s integrated approach to tackling instability and insecurity challenges in the region.
The EU Security and Defence Initiative (EU SDI) in the Gulf of Guinea region is geared towards strengthening the security and defence capabilities of Ghana and effectively respond to security threats.
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COP Yohuno takes over from Dr.Dampare as new IGP
President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector-General of Police.
He replaces COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
COP Yohuno brings forty years of experience to the position of IGP and is expected to oversee the modernization and transformation of the Ghana Police Service.
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Ghana & Sierra Leone Gender Ministers strengthen ties at CSW69
The Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection of Ghana, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, held a bilateral meeting with her Sierra Leonean counterpart, Dr. Isata Mahoi, during the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York.
The discussions focused on establishing mutual cooperation and sharing best practices.
Key areas addressed included enforcing the implementation of existing laws, collaborating closely with female parliamentarians, and building the capacity of women to assume leadership positions, including running for elections.
They also deliberated on creating a network of female Ministers of Gender and establishing safe homes and shelters for abused individuals.
The meeting concluded with a pledge from both Ministers to initiate the formation of a network of Gender Ministers within the ECOWAS region.
This initiative aims to collectively address Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) by sharing effective practices and working in unison.
