{"id":113361,"date":"2026-01-30T19:54:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=113361"},"modified":"2026-01-30T19:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:54:24","slug":"president-mahama-calls-for-collective-action-against-terrorism-and-extremism-in-west-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=113361","title":{"rendered":"President Mahama calls for collective action against terrorism and extremism in West Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President John Mahama has called for renewed collective action to tackle terrorism and extremism in West Africa, warning that insecurity in the region affects all countries and requires a new and coordinated approach.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security in Accra, President Mahama condemned the recent attack in Niger and urged countries in the sub-region to strengthen existing security frameworks and cooperation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThreats do not respect borders,\u201d he said, stressing the need for closer coordination among West African states to address shared security challenges.<\/p>\n

The conference brought together Heads of State, Ministers, Ambassadors, and Intelligence Chiefs from across West Africa. <\/p>\n

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It is aimed at rebuilding and strengthening sub-regional cooperation to enhance resilience, restore trust, and address the underlying causes of instability.<\/p>\n

President Mahama said lasting peace cannot be achieved through security measures alone. <\/p>\n

He emphasised the need for improved healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development as key tools for rebuilding trust and promoting stability across the region.<\/p>\n

President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone commended President Mahama for convening the conference and highlighted the link between insecurity and social conditions.<\/p>\n

He noted that terrorism often thrives where social contracts have broken down and where poverty and mistrust persist. <\/p>\n

President Bio called for stronger intelligence sharing and deeper collaboration among countries in the region to confront the growing security threats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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