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Ghana fears spread of jihadist violence from Burkina Faso

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In Ghana, there are fears about a possible spillover of the jihadist violence plaguing neighbouring Burkina Faso, with Ghanaian government officials saying consequences could be devastating, potentially sparking ethnic violence.

Added on the 08/02/2023 12:48:25 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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