Ghana is expanding its proactive stance on terrorism by turning to Iran for expert advice on counter-terrorism measures that would protect its economy from deadly attacks similar to those recently experienced by neighbouring country, Burkina Faso, as well as other countries on the African continent. The country is seeking to do this while also seeking to generally improve the country’s level of security.
The tragic events in Ouagadougou began on Thursday, January 14 and continued until the next day, leaving Burkina Faso and several other countries around the world, in shock and distress. The Ghanaian government vocally condemned the attacks and emphasized its commitment to ensuring that citizens in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member countries live in peace and security.