Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced on January 23 plans to establish the country’s first national cyber and electronic warfare center, a major step toward modernizing the nation’s defense and national security capabilities.
Authorities have not yet provided an official implementation timeline or detailed budget for the initiative. However, Mahama revealed that plans are well advanced to acquire armored personnel carriers, strategic drones, and advanced communication systems, all aimed at creating a state-of-the-art cyber and electronic warfare facility in northern Ghana.
The center is expected to be located in Tamale and will be integrated into existing military structures. Its mandate will include strengthening Ghana’s capabilities in cybersecurity, digital intelligence, and electronic warfare. The facility will combine technological surveillance tools, advanced communication systems, and response capacities to counter hybrid threats such as cyberattacks, digital espionage, and electronic disruptions.
This project is part of a broader program to enhance the Ghana Armed Forces, including the acquisition of drones, armored vehicles, upgraded communication systems, and border surveillance technologies. The initiative seeks to ensure that the national security apparatus can effectively respond to evolving risks in a region facing increasing asymmetric and cross-border threats.
Ghana is already recognized as one of Africa’s leading countries in cybersecurity. According to the International Telecommunication Union, the country was ranked in Tier I in 2024, achieving a score of 99.27 out of 100 on the Global Cybersecurity Index.
