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Ghana records more than 300 unauthorised border crossings

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Ghana has 48 officially authorised entry points but more than 300 unauthorised crossing points, Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka said. He called for stronger intelligence sharing and cooperation with neighbouring countries to prevent cross-border threats, despite an overall improvement in security since 2025.

Ghana has more than 300 unauthorised border crossing points, compared with 48 officially approved entry points, Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka said on Monday 12 October 2026, according to Theghanareport.

Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka called for stronger cooperation with neighbouring countries, particularly through intelligence sharing and coordinated operations, to address security threats that extend beyond national borders.

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