In the balance

We begin in Ghana, where Islamist militants from Burkina Faso are allegedly using northern Ghana for supplies and medical support, despite denials from Ghanaian authorities. Is Ghana at risk of becoming a safe haven for insurgents? How might this impact regional security?

In Nigeria, terrorists have reportedly overtaken the Nagwamase Military Cantonment in Niger State, displacing over 20 communities. How will this security breach affect local stability, and what does it say about Nigeria’s counterinsurgency efforts?

Finally, a Federal High Court has halted federal allocations to Rivers State over irregularities in its 2024 budget approval. Could this decision disrupt governance in Rivers? What does it mean for fiscal accountability?