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US Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, US Africa Command, conducted a two-day visit to Ghana, between 23 and 24 February, in what was Townsend’s first visit to the country, where he met with Ghanaian leaders and US Embassy personnel in Accra.
“Ghana is an African security leader and a key partner of US Africa Command. Ghana’s peacekeeping contributions, protection of vital sea lanes in the Gulf of Guinea, and leadership help prevent the advancement of violent extremism. I look forward to exploring ways we can continue to deepen our partnership,” he said.
Townsend met with several Ghanaian leaders, including President Nana Akufo-Addo; Chief of Defence Staff, including both current and immediate past Chiefs of Defence Staff Rear Admiral Seth Amoama and Lieutenant General Obed Akwa, respectively; Minister of Defence, the Honorable Dominic Nitiwul; and other senior members of the Ghana Armed Forces.
Africom Commander deepens Ghana-US security ties LISTEN
FEB 26, 2021
The Commander of the U.S.-Africa Command Centre (AFRICOM), General Stephen Townsend, has paid a two-day visit to Ghana for the first time.
He was in the country from February 23 to February 24, 2021.
During the visit, he met with several Ghanaian leaders, including President Nana Akufo-Addo; both current and immediate past Chiefs of Defence Staff Rear Admiral Seth Amoama and Lieutenant General Obed Akwa, respectively; Minister of Defence-designate Dominic Nitiwul and other senior members of the Ghana Armed Forces.
General Townsend stressed the need for joint security cooperation between the two countries.
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News by Section AFRICOM commander visit to Ghana highlights U.S. support for joint security cooperation U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a two-day visit to Ghana, Feb. 23-24. This was Townsend’s first visit to the country, where he met with Ghanaian leaders and U.S. Embassy personnel in Accra. By View Gallery
AFRICOM commander visit to Ghana highlights U.S. support for joint security cooperation
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House as part of a two-day visit Feb. 23-24. “Ghana is an African security leader and a key partner of U.S. Africa Command. I look forward to exploring ways we can continue to deepen our partnership,” Townsend said.
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