The United States government has donated 14 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).
The donation, presented by U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Virginia Palmer, aims to enhance Ghana’s northern border security amid growing regional instability.
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The handover event occurred at the 153 Armoured Regiment, Abuga Square in Burma Camp.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Palmer emphasized the critical need to secure Ghana’s northern border, particularly in light of the jihadist insurgency in neighboring Burkina Faso, which has displaced over two million people and claimed tens of thousands of lives over the past decade, according to a 2025 BBC report.
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Ghana’s Minister of Defence, who received the vehicles on behalf of the GAF, assured that the country would maintain the APCs to ensure their longevity and optimal performance.
With escalated tensions due to the Bawku conflict in northern Ghana, there has been a need to increase regional security.
