EU Launches Project in Ghana to Counter Terrorism and Arms Trafficking — MyJoyOnline

In Ghana, Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi on September 23, 2026, launched the “EU for a Secure Ghana” project, aimed at strengthening efforts against violent extremism, terrorism, organized crime, and the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons. MyJoyOnline reports.

Support for state institutions

According to Terlabi, the initiative aligns with Ghana’s security priorities. The project is intended to strengthen the capacity of state institutions to counter violent extremism and terrorism while respecting human rights and the rule of law.

It also provides support for measures against organized crime and arms trafficking. Communities, civil society organizations, and vulnerable groups are expected to be involved in conflict prevention.

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Training on illicit arms trafficking

The project launch took place alongside the opening of a two-day national training seminar on the updated UN questionnaire on illicit arms flows. The event was organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime jointly with the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons.

The commission’s Executive Secretary, Adam Bonaa, said that improving data collection and reporting would help strengthen the country’s security response. He also cautioned against taking Ghana’s security for granted.