EU considers additional defence funding for Ghana under European Peace Facility next year

The European Union (EU) is considering providing additional financial support to Ghana’s defence sector next year through the European Peace Facility (EPF) as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security capabilities.

The proposal emerged during a meeting in Accra between officials of the Ministry of Defence of Ghana and an EU delegation to discuss Ghana’s security priorities and ongoing defence cooperation.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry on Wednesday, July 8, the discussions involved the Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, and the Head of Division for the European Peace Facility, Dorota Dlouchy Suliga.

The EU delegation was led by the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, and included Policy Officer Maria Castaldi.

During the meeting, Ms Dlouchy Suliga indicated that the proposed funding would be channelled through the European Peace Facility to support Ghana’s defence capabilities in 2027 as part of the EU’s broader commitment to promoting peace, stability and security in the region.

The Ministry, however, did not disclose the amount being considered, the expected timeline for disbursement or the specific projects that could benefit from the support. It also noted that discussions are still at the proposal stage and have not yet resulted in a formal funding agreement.

According to the statement, Ms Dlouchy Suliga reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to working with Ghana as an equal partner in addressing shared security challenges.

Mr Brogya Genfi, for his part, briefed the delegation on the evolving security environment facing Ghana and outlined measures being implemented to strengthen the operational readiness of the Ghana Armed Forces, particularly the Ghana Navy.

He explained that the government has deployed additional operational assets to protect critical national infrastructure and other strategic installations.

The Deputy Defence Minister also expressed appreciation to the European Union for its continued support to Ghana’s defence and security sector.

The EU has provided significant assistance to Ghana through the European Peace Facility in recent years. In March 2026, it announced a €50 million package of non-lethal military equipment for the Ghana Armed Forces under the EU-Ghana Security and Defence Partnership.

Ambassador Skinnebach, who assumed office in September 2025, has previously stated the EU’s ambition to become Ghana’s foremost security partner, particularly as instability continues to spread across parts of the Sahel region.