Ghana has aligned itself with a growing international consensus on the governance of artificial intelligence in military and security applications, endorsing a global framework aimed at ensuring the technology is deployed responsibly and in line with international law.
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, represented Ghana at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) 2026 Summit, held in A Coruña, Spain, where participating countries adopted the REAIM 2026 Pathways to Action document. The framework sets out steps for cooperation, transparency and accountability in the development and use of AI in defence and security contexts.
By endorsing the Pathways to Action, Ghana signalled its commitment to engagement, experience-sharing and collaboration with other member states and relevant stakeholders to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence in support of international peace and security. With this, Ghana recognizes that AI is becoming an increasingly influential factor in global security and must be governed through collective, rules-based approaches.
At the summit, the delegation reiterated that while artificial intelligence can enhance decision-making, operational effectiveness and the protection of civilians and security personnel, its military application must be subject to meaningful human oversight and strict compliance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
The REAIM 2026 Summit brought together ministers, senior government officials, policy experts and industry stakeholders to examine the risks and opportunities associated with AI-enabled military systems, including autonomous technologies and data-driven decision tools.
Ghana at the summit acknowledged committment to contributing to global efforts that ensure emerging technologies uphold human dignity, reinforce peace and strengthen international security, as advances in artificial intelligence accelerate across both civilian and military domains.
