(8 September 2025 – Accra, Ghana) The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), in partnership with the Government of Switzerland, has launched the United Nations Military Peacekeeping Intelligence Course (UN MPKI), a two-week training programme designed to build critical intelligence skills for peace operations.
The course has drawn 30 participants—8 women and 22 men—from 12 countries across the globe. Funded by the Swiss Government, the programme focuses on strengthening participants’ capacity to gather, analyse, and share intelligence. By sharpening situational awareness and improving the timeliness and accuracy of information, the training seeks to support effective decision-making in peacekeeping missions.
At the opening ceremony, KAIPTC’s Deputy Commandant, Brigadier General Zibrim Ayorrogo, underscored the essential role of intelligence in mission planning, force protection, and civilian safety.
“In fast-changing and complex operational settings, timely and precise intelligence enables commanders and civilian leaders to anticipate threats, allocate resources effectively, and implement responses that reduce harm and enhance mission success,” he noted.
He further urged participants to make the most of the training, emphasizing that intelligence is a collective responsibility.
“Its true value is realized when analysis informs planning, when reports reach decision makers promptly, and when intelligence outputs are used to protect civilians and help resolve conflicts peacefully,” he stressed.
Switzerland’s Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Simone Giger, also addressed the gathering. She highlighted intelligence as a cornerstone of effective peace operations.
“When personnel on the ground understand evolving threats, civilian protection needs, and the political and social dynamics of crisis zones, decisions made during missions are better equipped to save lives and restore stability,” she said.
Ambassador Giger added that by boosting situational awareness and enhancing the quality and timeliness of information for decision makers, such initiatives not only strengthen civilian protection but also help prevent conflict escalation and foster sustainable peace.
