Ghana has received military support worth €50 million from the European Union under the European Peace Facility (EPF), part of a broader effort to bolster the capabilities of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) amid rising instability in West Africa and spillover from the Sahel.
Two EPF assistance measures, adopted in July 2023 and April 2024, provide equipment and training to strengthen Ghana’s operational readiness across multiple domains, including intelligence, surveillance, electronic warfare, military engineering, riverine operations, explosive ordnance disposal, and medical logistics.
The first measure, valued at €20.25 million, combined €8.25 million in EPF funds with an estimated €11.25 million in seized vehicles from the EU’s Irini operation. Under this initiative, the EU delivered 105 militarized vehicles in September 2023, along with electronic warfare systems such as jammers and IMSI catchers, unmanned aerial vehicles, and riverine equipment. Implementation concluded in January 2026.
The second measure, worth €25 million, is currently being implemented and complements the earlier assistance. It focuses on medical support, military engineering, logistics training, military intelligence, communication systems, and explosive ordnance disposal, with deliveries continuing through 2026.
The support is part of a broader Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) framework, which aims to coordinate and scale up EU-Ghana cooperation while opening new areas for collaboration. Key priorities include maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, a critical corridor for global trade, joint naval operations, conflict prevention, crisis management, counter-terrorism, cyber security, and hybrid threat response.
The SDP also emphasizes regional stability, peacebuilding, and early warning mechanisms, including targeted initiatives in northern Ghana. Climate-related security risks, such as resource competition and environmental degradation, are also addressed under the partnership. Capacity and resilience building remain central, with EU support continuing through equipment provision, technical training, and strategic security frameworks.
Officials said the partnership underscores Ghana’s role as a regional security anchor and reflects the EU’s commitment to supporting African-led solutions to security challenges. Multilateral cooperation, including coordination with the United Nations, is a core element of the strategy.
The delivery of drones, anti-drone systems, and other strategic equipment under the EPF illustrates tangible progress in the EU’s engagement with Ghana, enhancing the country’s operational readiness and its ability to respond to evolving threats across West Africa.
