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Victims of Terrorist Attack on Bittou in Burkina Faso seek refuge in Bawku West, Binduri and Bawku Municipal Areas in Ghana
Incident Report: 1,000 Burkinabes run to Ghana, seek refuge in Bawku West, Binduri and Bawku Municipal – modernghana.com About 1,000 Burkinabe nationals from neighbouring Burkina Faso are seeking refuge in Bansi, Gentiga no1 and No.2, Mognori, Sapeliga, Kutanga and Yarigungu in Bawku West District, Binduri District and Bawku Municipal of the Upper East Region. They …
Human Security News From Africa 16-07-2022
South Africa ‘on the precipice of explosive xenophobic violence’ A group of independent UN human rights experts have condemned reports of escalating violence targeting foreign nationals in South Africa, and called for accountability against rising xenophobia, racism and hate speech aimed at migrants, refugees, asylum seekers – and even citizens perceived as outsiders – throughout …
Human Security News From Africa 15-07-2022
SAMIM mandate temporarily extended The Southern African Development Community (SADC) deployment to troubled Cabo Delgado – on the ground for a year now – has had its term extended for an interim period pending an August review of the mission.
Human Security News From Outside Africa 14-07-2022
The ideological and non-ideological underpinnings of violent extremism: An American study Although there is no universal definition of violent extremism, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation believes it to be “the beliefs and actions of people who support or use violence to achieve ideological, religious or political goals,” including “terrorism and other forms of …
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Human Security News From Africa 13-07-2022
Togo Experts Aim to Prevent Islamist Insurgents From Recruiting Youth Lome, Togo — Authorities in Togo are working to prevent their small, West African nation from becoming the next country in the region to struggle with a violent, spreading, Islamist insurgency. Saturday’s deadly explosion could mark a turning point if it’s confirmed that the seven …
Human Security News From Africa 11-07-2022
Explosion in Northern Togo Kills 7 Children Reports from the West African nation of Togo say at least one explosion in the country’s north has killed seven children and wounded three others. Matteo Fraschini Koffi reports from Togo’s capital, Lome. After IPOB Members Threatened His Life, His Only Choice Was To Run If it ever …
Human Security News From Ghana 11-07-2022
Address corruption in the delivery of basic services – Transparency International urges A global coalition against corruption, Transparency International, has called on African states to address corruption, especially in the delivery of basic services. According to the coalition, corruption in basic services delivery, like housing, water, sanitation, education, health, humanitarian responses and judicial systems, tends …
Human Security News From Africa 10-07-2022
Islamic state claims responsibility for attack in DR Congo Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack on Thursday that targeted the town of Lume in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Reuters reports that the group’s news agency confirmed this in a statement on its Telegram channel on Saturday.
Human Security News From Ghana 09-07-2022
Col Ba-Taa-Banah Calls For Collaboration To Ensure Security Dr Colonel Timothy Ba-Taa-Banah, Director, Counterterrorism Fusion Centre, Ministry of National Security, has reminded students at the University of Ghana that security is a shared responsibility.