Ghana’s Youth Use Arts, Entertainment in Push Against Extremism

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Islamist militant attacks in southern Burkina Faso have raised concerns that young people across the border in Ghana may be drawn to extremism due to a lack of economic opportunities. Aid group Rural Initiatives for Self-Empowerment, or RISE-Ghana, is using arts and entertainment to rally youth against extremism through a program they call "Peace in Schools." Senanu Tord reports from Bolgatanga, Ghana.