Malik Samuel | ISS Africa

Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely to befall ISWAP.

Disrupting the financing and local economies of violence is crucial to defeating terrorist groups.

The two countries must put their political differences aside to stop the violence that is devastating border communities.

Nearly a decade of experience managing Boko Haram defectors is invaluable for West Africa and the Sahel.

West African countries can benefit from lessons on incentivising defections, gender sensitivity and community inclusion.

Deploying drones and other technology might change the conflict dynamics, giving violent extremists the upper hand.

Violent extremism has outlived three Nigerian presidencies – will Bola Tinubu be the leader who ends the onslaught?

This report explores how this violent extremist group has managed to survive in the region for over a decade.

High-profile attacks expose the government’s inability to contain the expansion and potency of violent extremists and bandits.

Schools have always been a primary Boko Haram target; now both its factions are using boys in combat.

Low confidence in governments allows terrorists to insert themselves into society and further undermine the state.

Governments in the Lake Chad Basin region should use the ongoing departures to cripple the violent extremist group.