President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday met with João Cravinho, the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel, at the Presidency in Accra to discuss strengthened cooperation on regional security and development.
The meeting focused on deepening the strategic partnership between Ghana and the EU, particularly in tackling shared challenges related to security, governance, and instability in the Sahel region.
President Mahama highlighted Ghana’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to mediate relations with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
He underscored the urgent need for a unified regional platform and proposed a revitalised Accra Initiative to more effectively combat the rising threat of terrorism in West Africa.
The President also affirmed Ghana’s commitment to sustaining diplomatic engagement with the Sahel states.
A follow-up visit by the EU Representative is scheduled for early 2026 to advance discussions into concrete, actionable programmes.
Both parties agreed to accelerate the finalisation and implementation of the EU–Ghana Security and Defence Partnership, which will create a stronger framework for cooperation.
Mr. Cravinho reaffirmed the EU’s support for Ghana’s efforts to bolster maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, an area he noted is closely tied to long-term stability in the Sahel.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
