Human Security Research Centre Ghana (HSRCGh)
Sub-Saharan Africa emerges as global epicentre of terrorism Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for nearly half of total global deaths from terrorism, according to a new report by the Institute for Economics and Peace, which reveals that despite an increase in attacks around the world, the impact of global terrorism continues to decline.
Savannah Region: NCCE sensitize tertiary students on violent extremism & youth radicalism The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has held a sensitization forum with tertiary education students in Damongo in the West Gonja Municipal of Savannah Region on violent extremism and youth radicalism.
The Soufan Center Webinar: “The Roles of Cities: Strengthening Resilience, Governance, and Security” The Soufan Center hosted a webinar entitled, “The Roles of Cities: Strengthening Resilience, Governance, and Security.” On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, the webinar explored the roles of cities in countering complex security and governance challenges, including preventing and countering violent extremism.
Half the deaths from terrorism were in sub-Saharan Africa in 2021 Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for almost half of global terrorism deaths in 2021, while the Sahel region is home to the world’s fastest-growing and most deadly terrorist groups, according to the latest Global Terrorism Index report, released on Tuesday.