Terrorist groups are becoming more daring with increased attacks on military camps across the west Africa region.
Articles on Jihadist insurgency
Displaying all articles
Despite the fracture within Ecowas and animosity with western partners, regional and international collaboration is needed to fight terrorism in west Africa.
The ambush of Russia’s Wagner soldiers and Malian forces by rebels with Ukrainian support raises concerns of the beginning of a proxy war between Russia and Ukraine in west Africa.
The interests of bandits and jihadists are converging in Nigeria and this poses a formidable threat to the country’s security.
West African governments need to be clearer about the similarities and differences of violent extremist groups.
The US gives money to help Indonesia and other countries fight terrorism. But research shows that this money might not be effective, unless it directly reaches former extremists.
Rwanda’s military intervention in Mozambique’s war against Islamic insurgents has included a request that Mozambique rein in Rwandan opposition members on its soil
The maritime situation in Mozambique must not be allowed to emulate the maritime threats found off Nigeria, Somalia, and the rebel-held territories in Libya.
In death, President Mohamed Beji Caid Essebsi has left behind an unfinished revolution which now needs a new leader.
Top contributors
-
Associate professor in Politics and International Relations, Leeds Beckett University
-
Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Kentucky
-
Research Coordinator, Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa, Stellenbosch University
-
Adjunct Research Fellow, Curtin University
-
PhD Candidate in International Studies, University of Washington
-
Research Affiliate and Senior Analyst, University of Central Florida
-
Lecturer in Political Economy of Violence, Conflict and Development, SOAS, University of London
-
Professor of International Politics, SOAS, University of London