Efficient for Whom? Revisiting Pareto Optimality in the Age of Insecurity in West Africa.
Introduction In West Africa, insecurity is rapidly escalating. From the relentless progression of extremist groups in the Sahel to the...
Uniting for Akwatia: A Call for a Peaceful By-Election
Ghana has long been lauded as a beacon of democracy and stability in a region often plagued by political strife...
The Concept of Unrestricted Global Travel: Emerging Challenges and Risks
Introduction The world has become a global village through the incidence of the internet, and with it the idea of...
Inside the Mind of a Lone Wolf: Understanding the Psychological Drivers of Individual Terrorists
Introduction The phenomenon of lone wolf terrorism, characterized by self-radicalisation and the independent planning and execution of violent acts, deviates...
Strategic Vulnerability: Why Ghana Must Quantify Religious Tolerance for Effective Counter-Terrorism
Introduction Ghana has long been lauded as a beacon of religious tolerance in West Africa, a narrative deeply ingrained in...
The Cost of Silence: Opposition Boycott and the Crisis of Democratic Governance in Togo
In December 2018, Togo's main opposition decided to boycott regional and legislative polls. What appeared to be an issue of...
The Rise of Content Creation in Ghana: Opportunities, Misinformation Risks, and Security Implications
Introduction Digital media in Ghana has experienced a substantial transformation during recent years. A rising wave of Ghanaian content creators...
Africa’s Growing Drug Crisis and Impact on Instability & Insecurity
Africa is grappling with a rapidly expanding drug crisis that is deepening insecurity and threatening public health, economic development, and...
Evolving Extremist Tactics in The Sahel
Introduction The security landscape of the Sahel region continues to evolve rapidly in 2025. Armed extremist groups, especially Jamaʼat Nusrat...
Digitalisation, Security Contagion, and Mobile Money Fraud in Ghana: Navigating the Dark Side of Financial Innovation
Introduction In the past decades, Ghana has made an impressive progress in digitalisation, financial inclusion and innovation (Adu et al.,...
