Ghana Seeks Deeper UK Support in Technology and Cyber Defence
The Minister for Defence, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, and the British High Commissioner to Ghana, His Excellency Dr Christian Rogg, have reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral defence and security cooperation, identifying emerging security threats and technological advancements.
The commitment was made when the British High Commissioner paid a courtesy call on the Minister in Accra on Friday, to review existing defence cooperation and explore additional areas of mutual interest to strengthen the longstanding partnership between Ghana and the UK.
He said Ghana and the UK enjoyed an enduring relationship anchored on shared principles of peace and security, and commended the British Government for its consistent support to Ghana and the Ghana Armed Forces.
The Minister highlighted several areas of UK support, including military training and specialised courses, maritime security, technological expertise and counter-terrorism cooperation under the Accra Initiative.
He also mentioned the provision of ambulances to communities in northern Ghana as part of the broader support from the UK.
According to Mr Adjei, the support had contributed significantly to strengthening Ghana’s defence capabilities and improving the country’s role as a key contributor to United Nations peacekeeping operations.
He called for deeper cooperation in four key areas, including industrial participation, logistics, technology transfer and cyber defence, to improve Ghana’s capacity to respond to emerging security threats.
The High Commissioner noted that UK support was focused on addressing Ghana’s evolving security challenges, particularly through training, intelligence sharing and technological advancement.
He assured the Minister of the UK’s readiness to support Ghana in addressing security concerns in the Sahel and Gulf of Guinea, describing them as volatile neighbourhoods with implications for regional stability.
The High Commissioner further disclosed that the UK was working closely with the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Immigration Service in Accra and Tamale on border security and expressed interest in identifying additional areas where cooperation could provide mutual benefits.
He also indicated the UK’s willingness to deepen support in areas such as riverine and special operations, as well as cyber security, acknowledging that the latter remained an area with room for greater collaboration.
Dr Rogg wished the Ghanaian team well in the Exercise Cambrian Patrol competition and invited the defence minister to participate in the UK Bilateral Security Dialogue scheduled to take place in London in November 2026, stressing that Ghana’s participation would be important to further strengthening the bilateral security partnership.
Judith Twumwaa, ISD
