{"id":112389,"date":"2026-01-23T17:43:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112389"},"modified":"2026-01-23T17:43:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:43:52","slug":"govt-to-establish-ghanas-first-cyber-and-electronic-warfare-center-in-tamale-mahama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112389","title":{"rendered":"Gov\u2019t to establish Ghana\u2019s First Cyber and electronic warfare center in Tamale \u2013 Mahama"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 53 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The government has announced plans to establish Ghana\u2019s first state-of-the-art cyber and electronic warfare center at the Tamale Air Force Base as part of efforts to strengthen border surveillance and improve the country\u2019s capacity to respond to external threats.<\/p>\n<p>President John Dramani Mahama disclosed this on Friday, January 23, while addressing guests at the End of Year West Africa Social Activity (WASSA) 2025 held at Burma Camp in Accra.<\/p>\n<p>Announcing the initiative, President Mahama said the facility would mark a major shift in Ghana\u2019s defence and intelligence operations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Video-2026-01-23-at-16.30.06-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re going to set up a cyber and electronic warfare center at the Tamale Air Force Base,\u201d the president stated.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the centre would play both a surveillance and defensive role, particularly in safeguarding the country\u2019s territorial integrity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd this center will be responsible for maintaining surveillance of our borders and also will have an assault capacity in the event that our country comes under any attack.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Providing further details on the scope of the project, President Mahama indicated that the government was taking concrete steps to equip the armed forces with the required technology and hardware.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlans are also well advanced to procure armored personnel carriers, strategic drones, and advanced communication systems to establish Ghana\u2019s first state-of-the-art cyber and electronic warfare center in the northern sector,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Turning to broader military upgrades, the President outlined additional acquisitions intended to enhance the operational effectiveness of all branches of the Ghana Armed Forces.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAdditional acquisitions for the armed forces will include offshore patrol vessels for the\u00a0Ghana Navy, four brand new Eurocopter helicopters for the Ghana Air Force, a new executive jet for the Ghana Air Force for the use of traveling executives, including myself, and\u00a0other critical military logistics,\u201d he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>President Mahama also revealed a strategic expansion of the country\u2019s military footprint, citing emerging security challenges across different regions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government has also taken the strategic decision to establish two new military units in the Oti and central regions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that the move was a proactive response to changing security conditions nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis initiative reflects emerging security dynamics and the need to strengthen our national response framework,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div class=\"twp-reactions-icons\">\n                \n                <div class=\"twp-reacts-wrap\">\n                    <a react-data=\"be-react-1\" post-id=\"112389\" class=\"be-face-icons un-reacted\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">\n                        <img 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   <\/div>\n\n    ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1807-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Gov't to establish Ghana\u2019s First Cyber and electronic warfare center in Tamale - Mahama\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gov't to establish Ghana\u2019s First Cyber and electronic warfare center in Tamale - Mahama\">The government has announced plans to establish Ghana\u2019s first state-of-the-art cyber and electronic warfare center at the Tamale Air Force Base as part of efforts to strengthen border surveillance and improve the country\u2019s capacity to respond to external 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