Ghana has become the first African country to formalize a Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union, aimed at strengthening its security forces and boosting regional stability.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang emphasized that “security remains the foundation for economic development,” noting recent threats in the sub-region, including the killing of eight Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso.
She stressed that partnerships like this are essential to protect lives and maintain peace across West Africa.
Under the agreement, Ghana will receive critical security equipment, including drones, motorcycles, and communication systems, alongside training for both military and civilian security personnel.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang highlighted that over 30 EU-backed projects are already supporting Ghana in areas such as counter-terrorism, border management, maritime security, and cybersecurity.
She added, “Today’s security and defence partnership provides a structured framework for strengthening cooperation between Ghana and the European Union in building capacity, crisis response and re-empowerment,” noting the importance of continued regional collaboration to tackle emerging security threats.
This partnership follows previous EU support through the European Peace Facility, which provided militarized vehicles in 2023 and communication equipment in 2025 to improve operational readiness and situational awareness.
