# Ghana security and regional crime prevention efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-security-and-regional-crime-prevention-efforts
> Updated: 2026-10-02T03:33:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Ghana has initiated the ‘EU for a Secure Ghana’ project, an EU-backed program aimed at strengthening the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to violent extremism, terrorism, and transnational organized crime, specifically targeting the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons. The project focuses on reinforcing state institutions, improving combat capabilities against organized crime, and empowering local communities and civil society in conflict prevention.

In tandem with these national efforts, regional cooperation has been highlighted through the EU-funded SHIFT project. Representatives from Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo met in Accra to share best practices regarding border management and cross-border crime. This regional initiative emphasizes bilateral and multilateral coordination to improve border security and build resilience within border communities.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Ghana launches ‘ECOWAS for All’ awareness campaign

Ghana has launched the ‘ECOWAS for All’ campaign to educate citizens on regional integration benefits, including visa-free travel and trade opportunities under ECOWAS protocols.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-launches-ecowas-for-all-awareness-campaign

### 2026-09-23: Ghana launches EU-backed project to combat extremism and arms trafficking

Ghana and West African nations are launching new initiatives, supported by the EU, to combat violent extremism, arms trafficking, and transnational organized crime through improved border management.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-launches-eu-backed-project-to-combat-extremism-and-arms-trafficking

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