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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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- The smuggling of cheaper fuel from Ghana to Burkina Faso is fueling both economic disparities and the activities of violent extremist groups.
- Inter-ethnic conflicts in Ghana, exacerbated by historical grievances and arms trafficking, illustrate the complex dynamics of local and regional violence.
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The Fuel Smuggling Crisis
Fuel smuggling from Ghana to Burkina Faso has become a significant issue, with numerous petrol stations situated close to the border. The cheaper price of fuel in Ghana encourages this illicit trade, exploiting unapproved routes to transport fuel in jerry cans to buyers across the border. This smuggling operation is further complicated by the presence of violent extremist groups in Burkina Faso, which reportedly rely on large amounts of fuel to carry out their attacks. The link between fuel prices and insecurity highlights broader economic disparities in the region.
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