The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop for selected journalists and media practitioners to strengthen responsible security reporting in Ghana.
The workshop, being held from August 28 to 30, 2026, at the Platinum Bay Hotel in Abokobi, Accra, is aimed at equipping news publishers, senior editors, media owners and journalists with the knowledge and skills needed to report accurately and responsibly on Ghana’s evolving national security landscape.
Dubbed **“Media as a Strategic Partner in Preventing Security and Early Warning in Ghana,”** the workshop focuses on strengthening collaboration between the media and security stakeholders in addressing emerging security threats.
Key areas of focus include violent extremism, communal conflicts, cybercrime, information warfare and strategic security communication.
The first presentation on Day One examined **Ghana’s National Security Architecture in relation to Emerging and Asymmetric Security Threats**, as well as communal conflicts and conflict-sensitive journalism.
Participants were also introduced to the **Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168)**, with discussions centred on an overview of the legislation and what is new under the Act.
Another major session focused on **Media, National Security and Strategic Communication**, where participants explored information management during security incidents, including how the media can avoid operational compromise while preventing unnecessary panic among the public.
The workshop also addressed the growing threat of cybercrime and digital manipulation.
Under the session on **Cybercrime, Digital Threats and Information Warfare**, participants examined emerging trends in cybercrime and online manipulation, alongside the responsibilities of the media in Ghana’s digital security environment.
The final presentation focused on **Ethics, National Interest and Press Freedom**, examining how journalists can balance constitutional freedoms and the public’s right to information with legitimate national security considerations.
Case studies from Ghana and comparable jurisdictions were also used to help participants understand practical challenges associated with security reporting.
PRINPAG said the initiative forms part of efforts to enhance the capacity of media practitioners to contribute meaningfully to national security, early warning and conflict prevention while upholding professional and ethical standards.
The association is expected to continue promoting responsible journalism that protects press freedom while ensuring that media coverage of sensitive security matters does not inadvertently undermine national security operations or public safety.
