Ghana has signed a defence agreement with the European Union (EU) to strengthen cooperation in areas such as counterterrorism and cybersecurity.
The agreement, signed in Accra by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ghanaian Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, marks the first such deal between the EU and an African country.
The partnership aims to support Ghana’s efforts in tackling emerging threats, both nationally and regionally, amidst escalating Islamist militant activity in neighbouring countries.
The EU has delivered drones, anti-drone systems, bomb disposal vehicles, and motorcycles to the Ghanaian military as part of the support package.
Ghana’s national security coordinator, Osman Abdul Razak, stated that the agreement signals the EU’s determination to support Ghana’s efforts in addressing emerging threats.
The deal is part of the EU’s broader strategy to support West African countries in countering terrorism, strengthening border security, and enhancing maritime security.
