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ISS Today
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17 Apr 2025 / by William Assanvo & Jeannine Ella Abatan
Women, illicit activities and terrorism: what are the risks for West Africa?

Understanding women’s role in illicit activities is key to reducing their likelihood of becoming associated with violent extremists.
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Current work
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Spotlight: ISS contributes to security and stabilisation strategy in Lake Chad Basin
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ISS Live: Lessons from Kenya’s fraught electronic visa policy
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South Sudan’s security crisis and the looming war
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ISS Live: How can Africa make its mark in the G20 and global multilateral system?
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