EU and Ghana sign first-ever African security and defense partnership
The European Union and Ghana signed a landmark security and defense partnership on April 1, 2026, marking the first such agreement between the bloc and an African nation. The pact includes 50 million euros in military equipment, specifically drones, to enhance counter-terrorism and border security efforts. This strategic move aims to shore up Europe's southern defense perimeter following the withdrawal of European forces from the Sahel states and growing regional influence from Russia and China.