Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of Peacebuilders: KAIPTC Develops Training Manual for Youth Leaders
Empowering Africa’s youth as peacebuilders is a growing priority and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) with a shared vision to empower Africa’s youth to become powerful agents of peace is leading the efforts in driving across the change. The Centre, as parts of its youth-led initiatives, has concluded a two-day Learning Design […]
APSTA Board of Directors and Annual General Meeting 2025 Successfully Held in Yaoundé, Cameroon
The African Peace Support Trainers Association (APSTA) successfully held its Board of Directors and Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 30th January 2025, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The meeting was formally opened by His Excellency ETOGA GALAX YVES LANDRY, Representative of the Minister for Defence, Cameroon. The gathering brought together 26 participants from ten (10) African countries—Ghana, […]
KAIPTC Annual Retreat 2025: Prioritizing Mental Health, Collaboration, and Strategic Vision
(Accra 27th January, 2025) The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) hosted its Annual Retreat from January 23–24, 2025, bringing together staff from its seven departments to reflect, reconnect, and strategize for the year ahead. Held at the Centre’s premises, the retreat was uniquely tailored to align with KAIPTC’s new five-year Strategic Plan and […]
Job Vacancy: eLearning Instructional Designer Job Description
Post Title: eLearning Instructional Designer Job Description Reports To: Head of Unit Department: Office of the Commandant (OOC) JOB PURPOSE The eLearning Instructional Designer will work with the eLearning team to develop and implement online courses. As an eLearning Instructional Designer, you will play a key role in developing engaging and effective online learning experiences. […]
Job Vacancy: Moodle LMS Administrator
Post Title: Moodle LMS Administrator Reports To: Head of Unit Department: Office of the Commandant (OOC) Job Purpose The Moodle LMS Administrator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, performance, and security of the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure seamless access and functionality for all users. This role involves configuring system settings, managing […]
KAIPTC Hosts 12th GIMAC Youth Advocacy Conference
The KAIPTC hosted the 12th edition of the Gender is My Agenda Campaign (GIMAC) Youth Advocacy Conference. This impactful three-day event focused on empowering African youth through education, centering on the theme: “Empowering African Youth through Education: A Catalyst for Socio-Economic and Gender-Responsive Transformation.” Major General Richard Addo Gyane, Commandant of KAIPTC, officially opened the […]
KAIPTC and IPSTC Partner to Advance Peace and Security
On September 19, 2024 KAIPTC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) to enhance knowledge sharing, training, and education aimed at promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development. This partnership will facilitate collaborative research, joint training programs, and the exchange of trainers and facilitators for peace operations training. The […]
Election Observation Training Programme Empowers Women and Youth Across Ghana
A series of Election Observation Training Workshops were held in Sogakope, Tamale, Accra, and Kumasi, equipping a total of 144 participants—96 females and 48 males—with the skills to observe and report on Ghana’s 2024 elections. The trainings were conducted as follows: Over the three-day workshops, participants engaged with experts and practitioners who provided in-depth knowledge […]
Gearing Up for Ghana’s 2024 Elections
The KAIPTC was honored to receive accreditation to observe Ghana’s 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. Prior to being deployed, selected staff from the Centre participated in a training session at the Electoral Commission of Ghana premises which was followed by a detailed briefing session at the KAIPTC. Over 60 staff were subsequently deployed to various […]
KAIPTC Held Symposium on Security Ahead of Ghana’s 2024 General Elections
The KAIPTC hosted a high-level symposium under the theme “Protecting the Ballot, Deepening Democracy” as part of its Reflections on Security Series. The timely event provided a platform for critical discussions on the security dynamics surrounding Ghana’s upcoming general elections, held on December 7, 2024. In his opening remarks, the Commandant of KAIPTC, Major General […]
