The military deal between the US and Ghana comes amid escalation of AFRICOM’s military offensive in West Africa, with US forces currently waging war across several countries in the region.
The new agreement between the US military and Ghana divided the country. The updated version of the 1998 Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) sees the US providing an estimated $20 million in training and equipment to the Ghanaian military. It is seen by many as a red flag, attracting extremists and undermining the country’s sovereignty.