Fighting extremism : Kamala Harris announces US$100m in support of Ghana, other W/A countries

The US Vice President Kamala Harris has announced announce US$100 million in support of Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo to fight extremism and instability.
She announced this while speaking at a joint press conference with President Nana Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, March 27.
She commended President Akufo-Addo for the instrumental role he is playing to ensure stability in the region.
“We appreciate your [President Akufo-Addo] leadership and response to recent democratic backsliding in West Africa and standing up for democratic principles around the world,” Harris said.
US Vice President, H.E Kamala Harris is expected to announce a $139 million aid package for Ghana next year as she meets President Akufo-Addo on day 1 of her 3 day visit to Ghana.#MiddayLive pic.twitter.com/0wg7B6ioqz
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) March 27, 2023
“We also recognise Ghana’s significant contribution in the Sahel,” she added.
“To help address the threat of violent extremism and instability, today I am pleased to announce US$100 million in support of Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo,” she added.
By Laud Nartey|editors.3news.com|Ghana
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Laud Nartey is an online editor with current affair team at Media General, operators of TV3 Ghana, 3News.com and more. Email: Laud.Nartey@editors.3news.com