Ghana Slams Reuters Report, Denies Militant Base Claims
The Ministry described the report as riddled with inaccuracies and based on discredited sources.
- The Ministry rejects Reuters' claims as false and based on discredited sources
- Ghana's counter-terrorism efforts have received international commendation for effectiveness
- The government emphasizes ongoing investments in border security and active measures against extremist threats
The Ministry of National Security has strongly refuted a recent Reuters report alleging that northern Ghana is being used as a logistical and medical hub by Islamist militants.
The Ministry described the report as riddled with inaccuracies and based on discredited sources.
The report erroneously suggested that Ghanaian authorities were turning a blind eye to militants crossing from Burkina Faso to access resources and medical care.
However, the Ministry emphasized that its counter-terrorism efforts have been widely recognized by regional and global partners.
The Ministry called out the Reuters report for relying on a previously challenged publication by the Netherlands Institute of International Relations (Clingendael).
The Ministry had previously highlighted several errors in the Clingendael report and engaged with its researchers to address the inaccuracies.
The Ministry firmly rejected the notion of a “non-aggression” pact with militant groups and stressed Ghana’s commitment to regional security and its active role in counter-terrorism operations.
The government continues to invest heavily in border security and intelligence sharing with neighboring countries to combat shared threats.
