WACCE Marks 10 Years of Championing Peace and Security Across West Africa
In December 2024, West Africa Centre for Counter-Extremism (WACCE) will be ten years, marking a decade of dedication to confronting the rising threat of violent extremism and insecurity across West Africa. Since its founding in December 2014, WACCE has remained at the forefront of efforts to protect communities, foster peace, and build resilience in the face of growing terrorist violence. Ahead of this, we will like to outline the significance of this journey.
In 2014, when WACCE was founded, the risk of violent extremism felt distant to many in Ghana. However, WACCE saw the danger looming and acted swiftly to alert Ghana of what was to come. Fast forward to today, and West Africa tragically accounts for 43% of global terrorism-related deaths. This stark reality and WACCE’s pro-activeness underscore how vital the organization’s work has been over the last decade. Read more.
