Ghana and USA deepen security cooperation in new bilateral agreement

Ghana has announced enhanced security cooperation with the United States under a new bilateral agreement intended to strengthen joint efforts against regional and transnational threats. The cooperation spans intelligence sharing, capacity building, training, and coordinated operations aimed at improving national and regional security.

Under the agreement, Ghana’s security agencies are expected to benefit from advanced training, technological support, and technical assistance provided by U.S. partners. This move comes amid growing concerns over rising violent crime, cyber threats, and cross-border criminal activities on the African continent. The partnership aims to bolster Ghana’s capacity for intelligence gathering, law enforcement, and preventive security measures.

Ghana’s newly appointed Inspector General of Police, along with leadership from other security institutions, have welcomed the cooperation as a timely reinforcement in the country’s broader security strategy. They believe the agreement will help restore public confidence in policing and enhance the state’s ability to address modern security challenges.

Observers note that such international cooperation plays a critical role in strengthening institutional capacity, especially at a time when nations face increasingly complex security environments. For Ghana, the partnership with the United States is seen as a step toward modernising security infrastructure and improving intelligence-led policing, while maintaining respect for national sovereignty and rule of law.

As both countries prepare to implement the agreement, civil society organisations and human-rights advocates have called for transparency and accountability to ensure that shared intelligence and resources are used responsibly. They emphasise the importance of oversight and legal compliance to protect civil liberties while enhancing national security.