Brussels 02.03.2025 The European Union on granted over a 50-million-euro military package intended to strengthen Ghanaian security forces, while the West Africa faces surging threats from armed extremist groups and jihadists. (Image above: Ghana, West Africa).
The security situation in the region has deteriorated significantly in recent years, with violent extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (Caliphate) threatening to expand their reach from the Sahel into coastal nations like Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Benin.
The package includes civil engineering equipment, advanced communication systems, and riverine assets including boats aimed at upgrading Ghana’s border security, intelligence-sharing, and counterterrorism efforts. The new package follows the EU’s delivery of 105 militarized vehicles in 2023, with further defense support scheduled through 2026.
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