Ghana has taken a major step to strengthen its security ties with the European Union, becoming the first African country to join a new defence and security partnership with the bloc.
At a high-level ceremony, the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, joined Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to formalise the agreement with the EU. The deal places Ghana among a select group of countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and Norway, working closely with the EU on security cooperation.
Welcoming EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the Vice President described the partnership as a significant milestone in Ghana’s longstanding relationship with the European Union. She noted that the agreement comes at a time when the West African sub-region faces growing security challenges.
She pointed to the recent killing of Ghanaian traders in neighbouring Burkina Faso as a reminder of the urgent need for stronger collaboration. According to her, peace and stability remain essential for development, making the new partnership both timely and necessary.
Under the agreement, Ghana is expected to benefit from enhanced support in areas such as counterterrorism, border protection and crisis response. The move also reinforces the country’s position as a key pillar of stability in an increasingly fragile region.
As part of the ceremony, Ghana’s security agencies received new equipment, including bomb disposal vehicles, anti-drone systems, motorcycles and drones. The additions are expected to improve the readiness of security forces to respond swiftly to emerging threats.
