In a first of its kind, the EU and Ghana have signed a Security and Derence Partnership Agreement. the signing took place in Arca, Ghana between the EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Ghana’s Vice-President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. You can read the full agreement here.
The agreement builds on the previous agreement with Ghana in relation to the European Peace Facility which since 2023 has issued up to $50 million in military aid to Ghana. Aid delivered includes drones, anti-drones guns and motorcycles. The EU supports Ghana defence interests especially in the north where security is unstable due to attacks by Islamic jihadi groups from Burkinao Faso. High Representative Kallas also applauded the ongoing Global Gateway initiative with Ghana which is enabling more trade in various sectors including in pharmaceuticals.
Vice-Commissioner Kallas described Ghana as a peaceful and democratic anchor in Africa and said that she is looking forward to strengthen our cooperation especially as Ghana takes over the chairmanship of the African Union. The High Representative said that Africa’s security is deeply interconnected with Europe’s especially in cyber-security and terrorism. She also urged Ghanaians not to join Russia’s war in Ukraine as Russia presses with its campaigns to recruit Africans as cannon fodder for its war in Ukraine.
The EU is extensively expanding its relations and partnerships with African countries. More agreements are planned particularly with Senegal and Nigeria.
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