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FOSDA Joins NPC to Empower Potential Peacebuilders...

Accra, March 05 2026 – The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) joined the National Peace Council (NPC) to commemorate International Women’s Day (#IWD2026) with the students of...

Official Communiqué: National Consultation on Strengthening the...

PREAMBLEThe National Consultation on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Use of ExplosiveWeapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) took place on 18th February, 2026 at the Palms by EaglesHotel in...

Ghana Holds First National Consultation on Protecting...

The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA), in partnership with the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA), the United Nations, the ICRC, and Article 36,...

FOSDA Joins National Peace Council, Ghana and...

FOSDA has joined the National Peace Council, Ghana and partners, including UK Government, Norway, Resilience for Peace and others to launch the Development and Resilience Index Against Violent Extremism (DRIVE...

JANUARY NEWSLETTER

This newsletter highlights key initiatives, partnerships, and strategic engagements carried out in January 2026. These activities reflect our renewed commitment to advancing peace, security, and sustainable development in Ghana and...

Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions Lead Violent...

The Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions co-lead the violent incidents count with 37 (21.8%) incidents each. Together they account for a total of 74 cases translating to 44% of total...

VIOLENT INCIDENT REPORT: Monthly Update : DECEMBER,...

A total of sixty-three (63) violent incidents were recorded across Ghana in December 2025. Of these, Physical violence accounted for 29 incidents (46%). There were 15 (23.8%) cases of Economic...

VIOLENT INCIDENT REPORT: Monthly Update : November,...

A total of fifty-one(51) violent incidents were recorded across Ghana in November 2025. Of these, Physical violence accounted for 31 incidents (61%), while gun related incidents comprised 7 incidents (14%)....

FOSDA Supports Women Peace Circle Members to...

FOSDA under the SURE Project, is actively supporting 12 Women Peace Circles (WPCs) across northern Ghana to lead community engagements and deep-dive dialogues on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE). Through this...

FOSDA Co-Hosts Regional Meeting on the Universalization...

The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA), in partnership with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and the governments of Ghana and Austria, convened the West...