Ghana and the European Union are strengthening their collaboration as security threats continue to rise across the Sahel, particularly in the AES countries—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. During a visit to Accra and Tamale, the EU Special Representative for the Sahel, João Cravinho, underscored the urgency of adopting new approaches to address the region’s complex and evolving crises.
Cravinho highlighted that the security landscape in the Sahel has shifted dramatically in recent years, with extremist violence, political instability, and humanitarian pressures increasing at alarming rates. He stressed that traditional interventions are no longer sufficient.
The EU sees Ghana as a strategic partner in shaping a coordinated and effective regional response. Ghana’s stability and leadership role within ECOWAS make it a key actor in ongoing efforts to manage security risks spilling over from the Sahel.
According to Cravinho, the partnership aims to strengthen intelligence sharing, support development initiatives, and promote dialogue-driven solutions. Both sides agree that addressing the crisis requires cooperation that blends security, diplomacy, and socio-economic support for affected communities.
