Ghana and the European Union (EU) have signed their first formal defence partnership.

The move is aimed at strengthening the country’s role as a regional bulwark against rising jihadist violence in West Africa.

The agreement, signed in Accra on Tuesday, includes measures on counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and crisis response.

This action is being supported by EU in the form of surveillance drones, anti-drone systems, and other security equipment. 

–Channel Africa–