Human Security Research Centre Ghana (HSRCGh)
Africa: Ending Global Hunger Should Be at the Top of the Women’s Rights Agenda Today is International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to the millions of women working in their countries and communities to make the world a better place for all. It is on this day that we must recognize one of the gravest …
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.
Security Threats: ECOWAS Security Advisors meet A forum of National Security Advisors of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is underway in Accra to strategise and devise appropriate responses to existing and emerging security threats in the West African Sub-region.
Students advised to form campus security teams Students have been advised to form campus security teams to create awareness on violent extremism to help protect all and keep the country safe.
Offline Versus Online Radicalization: Which is the Bigger Threat? Governments, social media companies and the general public are becoming increasingly concerned about the threat of those who are radicalised online and turn to violent extremism. However, the evidence base for this concern is not fully formed.
Going for gold leaves Senegal’s artisanal mining communities poorer Artisanal and small-scale gold mining is vital to the economy of the Kédougou region, where 98% of Senegal’s gold mining sites are located. In 2018, these mines produced about 4.2 tonnes of gold, worth 86.6 billion CFA francs and employed almost 32 500 people. Income generated …
Ghana not immune to terrorist attacks — National Intelligence Bureau Mr George Asare, North-East Regional Commander, National Intelligence Bureau, says Ghana is not immune to terrorism and violent extremism and needs.