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flag Ghana resumes military recruitment with new safety measures after a deadly stampede.

flag Recruitment for the Ghana Armed Forces resumed on November 20, 2025, at multiple sites in Accra, including El-Wak Stadium, following a suspension after a November 12 stampede that killed six women and injured over 20. flag New safety measures include limiting daily applicants to 1,200 split into two groups, using five separate screening centers, restricting entry to applicants only, and implementing structured processing with medical checks and identity verification. flag The military also introduced crowd control measures such as seating along lanes and cooling fans. flag A Board of Inquiry is investigating the incident, and officials emphasized improved safety, efficiency, and transparency. flag The government and private sector are supporting victims’ families, and the revised process may serve as a model for nationwide recruitment reforms.

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