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Ghana, European Union agree defence pact

Ghana, European Union agree defence pact

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Ghana's landmark security pact with the EU is exactly the kind of bold, strategic move West Africa needs right now. With Sahel-linked militants steadily creeping toward coastal states and Ghanaian traders being killed in Burkina Faso, standing still isn'tis anno longer a viable option. OverBacked by over €100 million in equipment, training and partnerships, makesthe deal meaningfully strengthens Ghana’s capacity and positions it as a genuine regional security anchor in an increasingly fragile security environment.

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Metaculus Prediction

There is a 9 percent chance that Ghana will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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