The KAIPTC

Building Trust, Preventing Extremism, Securing Communities! 🇬🇭🤝🇪🇸 From Wa to Damongo, and now Bolgatanga! KAIPTC, in partnership with the National Peace Council and with support from the Government of Spain, has brought together 52 security and community stakeholders for the third in a series of regional workshops to strengthen trust, promote cooperation and build community resilience against violent extremism. “Prevention begins with trust!” This was the central message of KAIPTC Commandant, Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong, who called for stronger community-security partnerships, dialogue and shared responsibility. Representing the Spanish Ambassador, Mr Daniel Roelas reinforced the importance of prevention, reaffirming that Ghana's security interests are Spain's interests, and vice versa, as both countries work towards safer, more resilient communities. #KAIPTC #SpainGhanaPartnership #NationalPeaceCouncil #PreventingViolentExtremism #CommunityResilienc

Course Opening: 33 participants from The Gambia, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ghana have convened at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) for the second edition of the Investigating and Preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Course, delivered in collaboration with the Government of Germany through UNITAR, to deepen expertise, strengthen investigative skills and advance our collective commitment to preventing and responding to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence for safer communities. #KAIPTC #UNITAR #ISGBV

KAIPTC has opened the November 2026 edition of its Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding in West Africa (HAWA) Core Course, bringing together regional stakeholders to strengthen humanitarian preparedness, collaboration and peacebuilding. Speakers from KAIPTC, CARE International and the Austrian Embassy highlighted the importance of regional cooperation, local ownership and practical solutions to emerging humanitarian and security challenges. The two-week course seeks to equip participants with the knowledge and partnerships needed to build more resilient and peaceful communities across West Africa. #KAIPTC #HAWA2026 #HumanitarianAssistance #Peacebuilding

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Here is how we wrapped up the Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💗 As part of the closing activities of our Gender Advisers Course, participants benefited from an insightful breast cancer education session. A big thank you to Dr Wiafe Addai for sharing her time, expertise and valuable insights. #KAIPTC #BreastCancerAwareness #GenderAdvisers

Today, KAIPTC’s Women, Youth, Peace and Security Institute (WYPSI) joins the global community to commemorate the 26th anniversary of @UN Security Council Resolution 1325, adopted on 31 October 2000. The commemoration comes a day after the conclusion of a week-long capacity-building programme for Gender Advisers, reflecting KAIPTC’s continued commitment to strengthening expertise and advancing the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. We celebrate the progress made in advancing women’s meaningful participation, leadership and protection in peace and security processes, while recognising the work that remains. As we mark this milestone, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting inclusive peacebuilding, strengthening women's leadership and advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda across Africa. Twenty-six years on, women’s voices and leadership, the respect and promotion of women's rights, the prevention of violence against women, and inclusivity remain essential to sustainable peace and development across the world. #UNSCR1325 #WomenPeaceAndSecurity #WPS26 #KAIPTC #WYPSI

Former President of the Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, has paid a courtesy call on the Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong, on the sidelines of the West Africa Youth Leadership Training on Peace and Security Conference in Accra. The conference seeks to transform youth leadership and policy action to advance peace, security and community resilience in West Africa.

The Chairman of the Governing Council of the National Defence University (NDU), Professor John Owusu Gyapong, led a delegation on a familiarisation visit to the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC). The delegation, accompanied by the Acting Vice Chancellor of NDU, Air Vice Marshal Felix Adom Asante, and other senior officers, was received by the Commandant of KAIPTC, Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong, and members of the Centre’s academic faculty. Discussions focused on KAIPTC’s academic programmes, achievements, operational challenges and contributions to peace and security education, training and research. Professor Gyapong highlighted the Governing Council’s role in providing strategic direction and ensuring compliance with the National Defence University Act, 2026 (Act 1176). The visit underscored the commitment of KAIPTC and NDU to strengthening collaboration in academic programming. #KAIPTC #NDU #PeaceAndSecurity #MilitaryEducation

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The 2026 Gender Advisers Course has taken off with participants from across Africa gaining knowledge in gender mainstreaming, inclusive leadership, and gender-responsive peace and security. The programme is being spearheaded by KAIPTC, through its Women, Youth, Peace and Security Institute (WYPSI), in collaboration with the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) of Sweden, Germany, the European Union and the Danish Government through the ECOWAS Peace, Security and Governance Project, with support from the Norwegian Government. The training is expected to equip participants with practical skills and tools to strengthen gender mainstreaming in their respective organisations. The impact will be felt far beyond this room, as the Advisers return home to shape more inclusive policies, ensure the needs and experiences of women, men, girls and boys are reflected in peace and security, and build a peace that truly leaves no one behind. Stronger gender leadership today means more inclusive peace and sustainable security for all.

In partnership with the Embassy of France, KAIPTC has successfully concluded the 2026 Joint Campaign Planning Course, reinforcing our shared commitment to strengthening operational planning, advancing professional military education, and promoting peace and security across the region. #KAIPTC #PeaceAndSecurity

We are happy to report that the 2026 Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) course has concluded with practical exercises designed to translate theoretical knowledge into essential, real-world skills. Participants applied their learning through terrain navigation using navigation devices, negotiation scenarios, and first-aid exercises, including wound care and the transportation of injured persons. The practical component strengthened participants’ ability to apply these skills in challenging and potentially high-risk environments, reinforcing their preparedness to make informed decisions, respond effectively to emergencies, and manage operational challenges. Participants welcomed the hands-on sessions, highlighting the value of practical training in building confidence, competence and operational readiness. #KAIPTC #HEAT2026 #CapacityBuilding #PracticalTraining #OperationalReadiness #Impact

KAIPTC has hosted Counsellor Aloisia Wörgetter, Austria’s Deputy Director for Africa and Representative to the EU Sahel Special Envoy process, on a courtesy call on the Commandant, Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong. Counsellor Wörgetter, who was in Accra for the EU Sahel consultations, was led by the Austrian Ambassador to seek KAIPTC’s African perspective on the security situation in the Sahel. She was briefed by the Commandant, together with the Director of Research, Dr Emma Birikorang, and the Deputy Director of Training, Wing Commander Christian Eshun, on the Centre’s work in peacekeeping and human rights. Discussions focused on the implications of declining support for African peace operations and the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2719 (2023), which provides a framework for financing African Union-led peace support operations. The engagement comes at a significant time as Austria prepares to serve as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. KAIPTC expressed its readiness to review Austria’s new Africa Strategy and contribute its African perspectives and expertise to discussions on peace and security. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation between KAIPTC and Austria in support of peace and stability in the Sahel and across Africa. #KAIPTC #Austria #Sahel #PeaceAndSecurity #UNSC #Resolution2719 #AfricanPeace #Ghana #Diplomacy #Peacekeeping #EU #WestAfrica

COURSE OPENING: KAIPTC and @UNITAR has commenced a 10-day Child Protection Training Course for police officers and security personnel from Nigeria, The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Liberia, equipping them to better protect vulnerable children across communities and borders. Supported by the Government of Germany, the course reinforces the importance of placing children’s safety, dignity and rights at the heart of security operations. #KAIPTC #ChildProtection #Germany

COURSE OPENING: KAIPTC, with support from the Government of Germany, opened the African Union Peace Support Operations Staff Course on 19 October 2026 to strengthen participants’ capacity in operational planning, decision-making, administration and logistics. The initiative reaffirms a shared collaboration between @KaiptcGh, @UNITAR and the government of Germany to advancing peace and security in Africa. #KAIPTC #PeaceAndSecurity #AfricanUnion #Germany

As global leaders examine the future of UN peace operations, KAIPTC brought critical African perspectives to high-level discussions in New York. A delegation comprising the Commandant, Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong, Dr. Emma Birikorang (Director of Research), and Dr. Lawrence Bediako (Chief Finance Officer) engaged at the Challenges Annual Forum 2026 (CAF26), the International Peace Institute, and UN Headquarters, contributing training, financial, and African troop-contributing country perspectives to deliberations on the UN Secretary-General's Peace Operations Review. Throughout their engagements, the delegation stressed that UN Blue Helmets are neither designed nor equipped for kinetic counter-terrorism, underscoring the importance of maintaining a clear division of labour between regional peace enforcement coalitions and UN peacekeeping missions to safeguard impartiality and force protection. They also cautioned against premature drawdowns driven by liquidity shortfalls, advocating for mutual commitment compacts tied to real-world security benchmarks to ensure that vital protection gains are not lost overnight. At the heart of these discussions was a clear message: the future of peace operations depends on investing in people. By grounding pre-deployment training in rigorous field research, KAIPTC continues to prepare military, police, and civilian leaders to navigate complex security environments, resource constraints, and dynamic political transitions with resilience and integrity. #caf26newyork #PeaceOperations #UNPeacekeeping #ResearchForPeace

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) and the Académie Internationale de Lutte Contre le Terrorisme (AILCT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise and strengthen institutional cooperation between the two institutions, with technical support from the Royal Danish Defence College (RDDC) through the Danish Peace and Stabilsation Fund (PSF). The agreement was signed by the Commandant of the KAIPTC, Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong, and the Director General of AILCT, Brigadier General Joseph Allah Kouamé, in the presence of representatives from both institutions. The ceremony was held on the sidelines of the maiden African Maritime Security Forum at the KAIPTC in Accra. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including joint training, knowledge exchange and research, to advance shared objectives in peace, security and counter-terrorism. #KAIPTC #AILCT #InstitutionalCooperation #PeaceAndSecurity #Partnerships

🌍 JOIN US LIVE! Explore the link between climate change and insecurity in West Africa. Join KAIPTC’s webinar on 19 October 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 🔗 Join via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8765386631… #KAIPTC #ClimateChange #PeaceAndSecurity

On the sidelines of the maiden African Maritime Security Forum in Accra, Ghana, the Deputy Commander of the Kenya Navy, Brigadier John Sankale Kiswaa, paid a courtesy call on the Commandant of the KAIPTC, Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong, on behalf of the Commander of the Kenya Navy. Brigadier Kiswaa expressed Kenya’s interest in facilitating an exchange of instructors between the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), Kenya, and the KAIPTC, while exploring opportunities for collaboration between the Kenya Navy and the Ghana Navy. Air Vice Marshal David Akrong welcomed the proposals, noting that deeper bilateral engagement and the exchange of expertise would strengthen professional capacity and reinforce the longstanding partnership between Ghana and Kenya. He emphasised the importance of inter-state and inter-service collaboration in advancing maritime security and shaping the future of peacekeeping in Africa, adding that both institutions would engage relevant stakeholders to advance discussions towards implementation. #KAIPTC #GhanaKenyaPartnership #MaritimeSecurity #Peacekeeping