Terrorism, particularly perpetrated by al-Qaeda and Islamic State-affiliated groups, is increasingly spreading from the Sahel region into coastal West African states.

This includes Benin, Togo, and Côte d’Ivoire, leading to rising attacks and fatalities in these areas.

Civilians and uniform personnel are victims of the violence. Ghana, for its part, is reportedly experiencing recruitment and infiltration risks despite avoiding direct attacks so far.

This week’s episode highlights efforts by Coastal States of West Africa To Counter Terrorism.