Ghana, EU sign landmark security and defence partnership

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Ghana has become the first African country to formalise a Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union (EU), in a move aimed at strengthening effor…

Ghana, EU sign landmark security and defence partnership
Ghana has become the first African country to formalise a Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union (EU), in a move aimed at strengthening efforts to combat terrorism and enhance regional security. The agreement was signed by EU High Representative and Vice President, Kaja Kallas, on behalf of the EU, and Ghana’s Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. Under the partnership, the EU will provide Ghana with a €50 million support package, including surveillance drones,…