Ghana and the European Union (EU) have signed their first formal security and defence agreement, aimed at strengthening cooperation to address insecurity across West Africa, officials confirmed Tuesday.
The pact, finalized in Accra, was signed by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ghanaian Vice‑President Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang. It focuses on counter‑terrorism efforts, intelligence sharing, and crisis response, reflecting rising concerns about extremist activity in the Sahel and Gulf of Guinea regions.
Ghana’s role as a stable democracy in the region positions it as a key partner for the EU in managing security threats. The agreement also includes support for Ghana’s early‑warning systems and initiatives to prevent and resolve local conflicts.
Officials described the partnership as a milestone in EU‑Africa collaboration, emphasizing the importance of working with West African states to contain regional security challenges and promote peace.
