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Shakahola and Boko Haram: Countering extremism with education

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October 26, 2026

What happens when leaders convince followers that education is dangerous? From Kenya's Shakahola tragedy to Boko Haram's anti-West education ideology, The Flipside explores how critical thinking can prevent extremism.

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