The Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang, has signed a historic security and defence partnership with the European Union (EU).
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Accra on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, she emphasised that Ghana is the first African country to sign and join the EU partnership.
“Today we sign the Ghana European Union security and defence partnership. The United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Norway and others have signed this partnership with EU and Ghana is the first African country to join them,” she stated.
She said the occasion underlines the long‑standing partnership between Ghana and the European Union and their shared commitment to peace, stability and sustainable development.
She added that the agreement demonstrates strengthening collaboration between Ghana and the EU in tackling evolving security challenges, especially in the sub‑region and across the Sahel.
The Vice‑President observed that complex security threats and risks continue to emerge and evolve across West Africa, citing the recent tragic incident involving Ghanaian traders who lost their lives in Burkina Faso as a stark reminder of the dangers of insecurity.
She noted that partnerships like this are essential and show the importance of strong regional cooperation and coordination to protect life and maintain peace and stability in West Africa.
She also acknowledged EU support for Ghana under the European Peace Facility and the EU Security and Defence Initiative.
“This demonstrates the strengthening collaboration between Ghana and the European Union in tackling the evolving security challenges especially in our sub-region and across the Sahel.
“The government and people of Ghana acknowledge the European Union support for Ghana under the European peace facility and the EU security and defence initiative,” she stated.
Source: Vanessa Elizabeth Nkum
