The attack on Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso and the blame game: Why Hybrid Security Governance Holds the Key (II)
Emmanuel Sowatey's piece discusses the killings in Titao. The first part of the piece was published on March 31, 2026. The article states that the "tragic killing of seven Ghanaian traders in Titao is a sobering reminder of the fragility of security in the Sahelian belt."
The article suggests that security governance in West Africa is inherently hybrid. Policymakers must recognize this and engage traders' associations, traditional leaders, religious figures, and cross-border community networks as partners in risk communication and intelligence sharing. The Ghana-Burkina Faso interface should be approached as a shared security space.
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The killing of Ghanaian traders in Burkina Faso has sparked a blame game between the two countries. Sowatey argues that a hybrid security governance approach is key to understanding the complexities of the situation - but what does that mean?
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