Ghana has initiated international arbitration against Togo to resolve a long-standing maritime boundary dispute, following eight years of unsuccessful bilateral negotiations. This move, citing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), aims to prevent escalating tensions and find an amicable resolution.

• The dispute stems from a maritime boundary issue, with Ghana invoking UNCLOS provisions for delimitation.
• Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated the action is to avoid escalation and promote a lawful settlement.
• Ghana has a precedent of using international arbitration, notably settling a 2017 case with the Ivory Coast.