Ghana and Burkina Faso have begun a week-long series of bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening the reaffirmation and joint management of their shared land boundary.
The engagements, which started on June 16, 2026, in Pô, Burkina Faso, underscore the commitment of both countries to peaceful coexistence, cross-border cooperation, and regional integration.
The programme opened with a meeting of the Joint Land Boundary Technical Committee and will conclude on June 22 with the signing of official documents in Pô and the relaunch of the Joint Ghana-Burkina Faso Land Boundary Reaffirmation Exercise at Dakola, Burkina Faso.
Speaking at the opening of the technical committee meeting, the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Boundary Commission, Major General Anthony Ntem, described the engagements as a significant milestone in the longstanding cooperation between the two countries.
He said the process goes beyond the technical and legal review of documents and reflects a shared commitment to deepen cooperation, promote peaceful coexistence and improve the management of the common boundary.
“The roadmap will define the scope of work, identify resource requirements, establish timelines and provide mechanisms for monitoring progress,” he said.
According to him, the reaffirmation process seeks to transform the boundary from a line of separation into a bridge for cooperation, development and regional integration. The engagements follow three framework agreements and memoranda of understanding signed by the Foreign Ministers of Ghana and Burkina Faso in February 2026 to facilitate the joint management of the common boundary.
Activities lined up for the week include a review of the modalities and roadmap for the reaffirmation of the boundary, consultations involving border regions from both countries, the inauguration of the Joint Ghana-Burkina Faso Land Boundary Technical Committee, and the relaunch of the reaffirmation exercise.
Major General Ntem said one of the key outcomes of the meeting would be the development of a comprehensive roadmap to guide the boundary reaffirmation process. He urged participants to use their expertise and experience to develop a practical and realistic roadmap that responds to realities on the ground.
The Permanent Secretary of Burkina Faso’s National Boundary Secretariat, Fidele Gouem, also highlighted the strong historical and cultural ties between the peoples of Ghana and Burkina Faso.
He said the two countries share a common heritage that must be preserved through mutual understanding, trust and cooperation. Mr. Gouem commended the Ghana Boundary Commission, Burkina Faso’s National Boundary Secretariat and the political leadership of both countries for their continued efforts to strengthen cooperation and improve the lives of border communities.
The relaunch of the Joint Ghana-Burkina Faso Land Boundary Reaffirmation Exercise on June 22 is expected to attract ministers responsible for territorial administration, lands and natural resources, ambassadors, regional ministers, heads of boundary institutions, traditional authorities and other dignitaries.
Officials said the relaunch will demonstrate renewed political commitment to the boundary reaffirmation process and further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the peaceful management of the Ghana-Burkina Faso international boundary.
