President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the empowerment and full participation of women in national development as Ghana joined the global community to mark International Women’s Day 2026. In a message centered on the theme “Give to Gain,” the President underscored that investing in women and girls is a fundamental driver of national prosperity and sustainable development.
He emphasized that providing women with the necessary resources and opportunities leads to the thriving of families and communities, ultimately sparking broader social and economic transformation.
President Mahama called for a renewed national effort to dismantle existing barriers and create pathways that allow every Ghanaian woman and girl to reach her full potential.
However, this call for national progress comes at a somber moment for the nation’s security forces. The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) confirmed that the Ghanaian Battalion (GHANBATT) Headquarters within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under two missile attacks on March 6, 2026.
The strikes, which occurred between 17:45 and 17:52 local time, were a result of ongoing exchanges between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon.
The attack resulted in critical injuries to two soldiers and left another traumatized, while the battalion’s Officers’ Mess facility was completely destroyed by fire.
The GAF reported that the injured personnel are currently stable and receiving treatment at a medical bunker, with plans underway for their evacuation to the UNIFIL Headquarters Referral Hospital. While the situation remains fragile, the military high command has assured the public that the remaining troops are currently safe in underground bunkers.
In response to the incident, the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has lodged a formal protest at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, demanding that all parties involved in the conflict respect the safety and security of international peacekeepers.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
