West Africa Centre for Counter-Extremism

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Far from opportunities, youth in border communities across Northern Ghana face poverty & joblessness that fuel vulnerability to extremism. But resilience is rising. Through the SURE project, @STARGhana is empowering 12 communities with PVE training, dialogue & livelihood skills.

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The Chairman positively assured the WACCE team of continued engagement, including a follow-up meeting to consolidate the partnership. The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to hold regular briefings between WACCE and the Committee to strengthen counter-extremism efforts.

The Executive Director of WACCE, Mr. Mutaru Mumuni, presented the organisation’s mandate and vision, emphasising WACCE’s commitment to partnering with both state and non-state actors to promote citizen awareness of PVE and support community-based efforts.

ACCRA: WACCE Executive Director Calls on Chair of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior WACCE paid a courtesy call on Hon. James Agalga, Member of Parliament for Builsa North and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior.

5. Deepened Regional Cooperation: Expand operational collaboration with Burkina Faso and other Sahelian states to counter extremist (financing) networks. [end]

3. Protection Protocols for Cross-Border Traders: Develop advisories and risk-mitigation mechanisms for traders operating in high-risk areas. 4. Strategic Communication and Public Assurance: Maintain transparent communication to prevent panic and reinforce confidence in security

WACCE Condemns Terrorist Attack Involving Ghanaian Tomato Traders in Burkina Faso We strongly condemn the recent attack in Titao, Burkina Faso, which reportedly killed seven Ghanaian tomato traders on February 14, 2026.