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The deal focuses on collaboration in counterterrorism, border protection, and cybersecurity. Opoku-Agyemang noted that Ghana is the first African nation to establish such a formal defence arrangement with the EU.
The Secretary-General’s warnings come amid escalating unrest across the Middle East, where fears of a wider confrontation are growing. He noted the actions already taken by the United Nations Security Council, including directives to cease hostilities and ensure that critical maritime routes remain open.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the value of vegetable exports dropped to Sh16.1 billion in 2025, down 31.3 percent from Sh23.4 billion in 2024. This continues a downward trend that began after a record high of Sh50.9 billion in 2023, marking a 68.35 percent fall over two years.
The decision follows a political agreement reached by the EU Foreign Affairs Council on January 29 and was formally adopted by the Council on Thursday.
In a joint statement, the five bodies — collectively known as the Quintet — expressed “grave concern at the continued escalation of the conflict in the Sudan” and urged parties to stop further military action.
The statement further outlined the broad role played by the World Food Programme, noting that the agency not only responds to emergencies but also provides early warnings to help reduce the effects of future disasters.
Bobi Wine has stayed out of public view since January 17, reporting that armed security personnel attacked his wife while seeking his location. Other members of his National Unity Platform party were reportedly also subjected to assaults during this period.
OpenAI explained that teens who already state they are under 18 during signup are given additional safeguards meant to limit exposure to sensitive or harmful content. The newly introduced system goes further by identifying accounts where age details are missing or may not be accurate.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Commission had addressed farmers’ concerns by including "robust safeguards" to protect their livelihoods within the agreement. She added that the deal would benefit both companies and consumers while strengthening economic and political relations between the two regions.
The decision came after more than a day of intensive negotiations at a summit in Brussels, highlighting the EU’s effort to maintain unity while offering Kyiv a critical financial lifeline.
The EU holds roughly €210bn (£185bn; $245bn) of Russian money, with most controlled by Euroclear, a Belgium-based financial institution. Belgium, along with several other member states, has voiced opposition to releasing the funds directly. So far, only the interest earned from these assets has been passed on to Ukraine.
Ekane, 74, was a senior member of an opposition coalition that endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary in the October presidential election.