US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday unveiled a $100 million package to bolster conflict prevention and stabilization efforts in coastal West Africa due Jihadist activity spreading from the Sahel to the shore.
The 49th US vice president praised President Nana Akufo-Addo for the crucial role he is playing to maintain stability in the area while speaking at a joint press conference with him on Monday (27 March) at the Jubilee House in Accra.
“We appreciate your leadership and response to recent democratic backsliding in West Africa and standing up for democratic principles around the world,” Harris said in reference to Nana Akufo-Addo. “We also recognise Ghana’s significant contribution in the Sahel.”
“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,”.
According to her, the plan aims to address the regional challenges of violent extremism and instability in Coastal West Africa and gives the U.S. administration the flexibility to work with congress to mobilize additional support for initiatives in the area over the ensuing years.
The amount includes at least US$86 million in funding over three years specifically dedicated to implementation of the new 10-year plan of the US government.
