Understanding the effect of conflict on children is crucial in mitigating a more severe humanitarian disaster.
A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work on a continent where ‘foreignness’ is hard to define.
The socio-economic reintegration of former extremists is a vital part of countering terrorism.
Keeping Nigeria’s girls in school could counter the extremist group’s anti-education campaign.
The gender gap between children attending school is large, and Boko Haram is making it worse.
Based on original research in Kenya, this study explores women’s involvement in extremism, and its impact on their lives.
Women play a myriad of roles in violent extremism, but their involvement is nuanced and impervious to generalisation.
Extremism has multiple impacts on the lives of women, but counter-terrorism measures don’t sufficiently address their needs.
Peacebuilders’ views of why people join Boko Haram point to the politicisation of religion in Nigeria.
Financial incentives, not religion, is a main driver for individuals who are recruited to Boko Haram.
A comprehensive study sheds light on how those most affected by Boko Haram view the terrorist group.
Why do young people in Africa join extremist groups? This paper examines the dynamics.
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