Violent extremist groups from the Sahel are expanding southwards into West Africa.
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Updated Aug 10
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Violent extremist groups from the Sahel are expanding southwards into West Africa.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Instability in the central Sahel continues to pose threats, specifically impacting the national security of Ghana.Sub-event
Extremist groups are moving south from the Sahel into West Africa.1 source
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