General News of Saturday, 10 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMichel Camp is a key Ghana Armed Forces base that also serves as a living tribute to a soldier who helped shape Ghana’s early military and international reputation. From Queues to Coffins: The tragedy of Ghana’s military recruitmentBrigadier Michel was born to a French father and a mother from the Volta Region in Ghana. Before putting on a military uniform, he was a trained teacher who taught at the Kpando Presbyterian School. Brigadier Michel served with distinction as leader of the Ghanaian contingent under the United Nations Operations in the Congo (UNOC). In recognition of his outstanding service and the promise of a career that symbolised Ghana’s early contribution to global peacekeeping, the Ghana Armed Forces named Michel Camp in his honour.

Source: GhanaWeb January 10, 2026 15:05 UTC