This report examines how extremists infiltrate local economies to fund, recruit and replenish themselves.
The current calm in the north provides a window to dismantle extremists’ sources of finance, supplies and recruits.
This report explores how violent extremists in northern Benin use illicit activities to finance and grow their operations.
The threat isn’t over, but the spread has been contained by adapting and balancing military and social responses.
Recent attacks show why authorities must deal with the domestic factors that make the country vulnerable.
For civil society and the media to play a meaningful role, they need accurate information about violent extremism.
Talks between Ouattara and the opposition can reduce tensions, but major compromises will be needed from both sides.
Illicit activities provide violent extremist groups with financial, operational and human resources.
Violent extremists, Malian armed groups and self defence groups are all involved in the region's illicit activities and local conflicts.
This year could see decisive action, including updating the region’s laws and strategies against organised crime.
In northern Mali, drug production and trafficking occur despite, and to an extent due to, the country’s instability.
Tackling corruption is a priority in stopping the spread of this damaging transnational organised crime.
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