Mahama Announces Ghana's First Cyber Warfare Center in Tamale

Ghana is set to bolster its national security with the establishment of a state-of-the-art cyber and electronic warfare center at the Tamale Air Force Base.

President John Dramani Mahama announced 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.

According to President Mahama, the facility will mark a significant shift in Ghana’s defence and intelligence operations, focusing on strengthening border surveillance and the country’s capacity to respond to external threats.

“We’re going to set up a cyber and electronic warfare center at the Tamale Air Force Base,” the president stated, explaining that the centre will play both a surveillance and defensive role in safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity.

The president further indicated that the government is taking concrete steps to equip the armed forces with the required technology and hardware, including plans to procure armored personnel carriers, strategic drones, and advanced communication systems.

Additional acquisitions for the armed forces will include offshore patrol vessels for the Ghana Navy, four brand new Eurocopter helicopters for the Ghana Air Force, a new executive jet for the Ghana Air Force, and other critical military logistics.

President Mahama also revealed a strategic expansion of the country’s military footprint, citing emerging security challenges across different regions, with the establishment of two new military units in the Oti and central regions.

The move, according to the president, reflects emerging security dynamics and the need to strengthen the national response framework.

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