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GAF recruitment resumes in Accra: Applicants ordered to walk and not run at the El Wak Stadium
Military officers at the El Wak Stadium ordered recruit candidates to walk and not run to prevent any tragic incident like that of the fatal November 12 stampede.
Another soldier dies during anti-galamsey duty, 4 others seriously injured
A military officer with the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has been confirmed dead after the team’s vehicle was involved in an accident.
Ghanaian man in the US Army compares the military recruitment processes for both countries
A Ghanaian man in the US Air Force said America’s recruitment is structured and safe compared to Ghana’s mass screenings. He shared this after the El-Wak tragedy.
2026 budget presentation: Government to buy four helicopters for Ghana Armed Forces
The Government of Ghana has announced its intentions to procure four modern helicopters for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as part of the 2026 budget.
El-Wak Tragedy: Eyewitness claims indiscipline by applicants caused chaos
An eyewitness blamed military applicants for the El Wak Tragedy, claiming they showed extreme indiscipline and refusal to follow directions, which led to the chaos.
513 suspects arrested in joint military-police swoop in Ahafo Region
A joint police and military operation in Ehi, Ketu North, resulted in the arrest of 162 suspects after last week’s attack on police officers in the area.
El Wak stampede leads to shake-up, officers supervising recruitment in Accra removed
Senior military officers who supervised the army recruitment exercise at El Wak Stadium have been asked to step aside for a formal probe to be completed.
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El-Wak stampede: Parliament donates GH₵100k, shows solidarity with victims at 37 Hospital
The Parliament of Ghana, led by Speaker Alban Bagbin, has donated GH₵100,000 to the victims of the El-Wak Stadium stampede that left six people dead.
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"It wasn't our fault" Eyewitness narrates what led to the passing of 6 colleagues at El-Wak Stadium stampede
A potential recruit of the Ghana Armed Forces has narrated the circumstances leading to the stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium on November 12, 2025.
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