Key facts
- Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama welcomed any commitment to fighting terrorism in West Africa.
- Mahama expressed no concern regarding Russian security assistance in the Sahel region.
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama stated on Wednesday that any entity committed to fighting terrorism is welcome in West Africa. Speaking at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, Mahama addressed concerns about Russian involvement in security matters within the Sahel region. He indicated that he was not worried about security assistance from Russia for countries in the area, emphasizing that commitment to combating terrorism is the primary consideration.