In West Africa, many communities have been caught off guard by the spread of violent extremism. Along Benin’s northern border with Niger, local officials felt almost paralyzed after a series of events in April 2022. A threatening letter left at a mosque in Karimama warned that extremists would attack unless residents allowed them to recruit […]
The Executive Director of the non-profit Sustainable Aid through Voluntary Establishment (SAVE)-Ghana was honored with the prestigious U.S. Secretary of State’s Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions for his exceptional dedication to advancing the human rights of marginalized communities and combating systemic racism in Ghana. Dintie Tayiru Sule has been a relentless advocate for the Fulbe community […]
The five-year West Africa Trade & Investment Hub Activity, funded by USAID, was a catalyst for economic transformation across Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and other West African countries. By attracting private investment, strengthening business networks and boosting agricultural and trade sectors, the Trade Hub has significantly contributed to the region’s economic growth. The Trade […]
Can you guess the country of origin of this quote? “Trouble was, in the initial stages, no one knew how the whole thing would work out in practice. It was like jumping into the unknown; suddenly, everything you knew and did was wrong.” This quote is from Irene King, a reading expert advisor who supported schools […]
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