Military force can weaken extremist groups, but can it prevent violent extremism from taking root? And what happens when the very inequalities and political grievances that fuel insecurity remain unaddressed?
In this interview, Mutaru Mumuni Muqthar, Founder and Executive Director of the West Africa Centre for Counter-Extremism (WACCE), reflects on Ghana’s changing security landscape and the wider political dynamics shaping West Africa. He challenges prevailing approaches to counterterrorism and examines the difficult relationship between security, marginalisation and state legitimacy. The conversation also explores Ghana’s role in bridging regional political divides at a time when cooperation across West Africa is under growing strain.
Interview conducted by Jenny Ouédraogo.
🌱 Agricultural trade plays a crucial role in building fairer, more resilient and sustainable food systems. But how can local markets, cross-border trade and regional exchanges contribute to strengthening food sovereignty and ensuring equitable access to food?
Through its webinar series, “Rethinking Agricultural Trade for Food Sovereignty and Justice,” the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation invites participants to critically examine the trade dynamics shaping food systems across the Global South.
🌾 The Role of Local Markets and Regional Exchanges
The second webinar will explore how local and informal food markets, cross-border exchanges and regional integration can support small-scale producers, strengthen local livelihoods and improve access to food. It will also highlight practical experiences and opportunities to build more inclusive and resilient regional food systems.
🎙️ Featuring Sabrina Masinjila, Rodrigo Teles and Fama Gueye, with Refiloe Joala as moderator, the discussion will bring perspectives from the field to the forefront and explore how existing practices can contribute to advancing food sovereignty.
📌 Practical Information
📅 Thursday, 5 November 2026
🕒 14:00 SAST | 13:00 CET | 09:00 BRT | 12:00 GMT
🎧 Language: English, with simultaneous interpretation in French and Portuguese.
🌍 Join us for a critical conversation on agricultural trade, food sovereignty and the future of regional food systems.
https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U-DV7uPzR7i_94B9XdDZRw