Islamist militant attacks in southern Burkina Faso have raised concerns that young people across the border in Ghana may be drawn to extremism due to a lack of economic opportunities. Aid group Rural Initiatives for Self-Empowerment, or RISE-Ghana, is using arts and entertainment to rally youth against extremism through a program they call "Peace in Schools." Senanu Tord reports from Bolgatanga, Ghana.
The Rural Initiatives for Self-Empowerment Ghana (RISE-Ghana), an advocacy Non-Governmental Organisation, has commended the North East Regional Security Council for beefing up security on the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway following recent robbery incidents there. According to RISE-Ghana, the decision was proactive and would help curb further attacks on travellers and urged the…
Residents of Widnaba, a border community in the Bawku West District, Upper East Region, have been advised to report suspicious behaviour and activities around their community to the law enforcement agencies for investigation. Providing the security agencies with relevant information would help them fight threats of violent extremism and terrorism…