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EU Invests €340 Million to Strengthen West Africa Ties

3/30/2026

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The European Union seeks to redefine its role in West Africa after coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, expanding security and economic ties with €50 million in Ghana and €290 million for Nigeria.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas says the strategy addresses root causes of instability, including the Sahel's migration routes.
The EU's approach contrasts with the transactional stance of U.S. President Donald Trump, favoring balanced partnerships.

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The European Union seeks to redefine its role in West Africa after coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, expanding security and economic ties with €50 million in Ghana and €290 million for Nigeria.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas says the strategy addresses root causes of instability, including the Sahel's migration routes.
The EU's approach contrasts with the transactional stance of U.S. President Donald Trump, favoring balanced partnerships.