The Documentary Podcast Assignment: Ghana militants in the Sahel
Feb 9, 2025
Edward Adetti, a local journalist from Ghana, provides a gripping insight into the unsettling rise of militancy threatening Ghana’s stability. He discusses the alarming implications of fuel and livestock smuggling tied to Islamist insurgencies. Personal accounts reveal how ongoing ethnic tensions and territorial disputes contribute to a cycle of violence in northeastern Ghana. Adetti highlights the shift from ideological motivations to economic factors driving militant alignment, posing significant risks for the region and beyond.
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Fuel Smuggling to Burkina Faso
- Ed Butler and Edward Adetti counted 24 petrol stations in a short stretch near Paga, Ghana.
- This illustrates the extent of fuel smuggling across the border to Burkina Faso.
Jihadists' Fuel Use
- Smuggled fuel from Ghana is driven by higher prices in Burkina Faso.
- Jihadist groups in Burkina Faso are believed to be using this smuggled fuel.
Refugee Accounts of Violence
- Ed Butler interviews refugees from Burkina Faso who fled to Ghana.
- They recount stories of killings by militias, highlighting the violence.