Ghana’s government has refuted a Reuters report alleging that Islamist militants from Burkina Faso are discreetly utilizing northern Ghana as a logistical and medical support base.
In a statement released over the weekend, Ghana’s Ministry of National Security denied any “non-aggression policy” or implicit agreements with militant groups operating in the region.
The ministry emphasized that Ghana’s security forces are fully engaged in counter-terrorism operations, especially along the 600-kilometer northern border shared with Burkina Faso, where insurgent activity linked to al Qaeda and ISIS has surged, impacting the entire Sahel region.
The Reuters report, which referenced Ghanaian security sources and regional diplomats, suggested that insurgents were crossing into Ghana for supplies and medical treatment.
Ghanaian authorities, however, insist that counter-terrorism remains a priority, rejecting claims of any leniency or tolerance toward militant activities.
