How Benin’s new president ensures inclusive growth, opens civic and political space and rebuilds regional ties will define his term.
The Tsamiya-Kamba corridor will revive regional commerce, but jihadist expansion could quickly unravel the gains.
Ahead of the April presidential polls, low voter turnout in legislative and local elections calls for an assessment of electoral laws.
How has this Sahelian group moved from local self-defence to transnational crime and extremist activity?
Mistrust between AES and ECOWAS countries must be overcome to enable intelligence sharing and security cooperation.
Attacks using improvised explosive devices are among the deadliest. They require flexible responses that match terror groups’ changing tactics.
This report identifies four types of kidnapping closely linked to conflict dynamics and violent extremist group expansion.
This seminar explores the nexus between armed groups and illegal economic activities, focusing on Benin and Mali.
New ISS research shows how violent extremists in northern Benin and northern Côte d'Ivoire obtain resources for their activities.
Authorities should consult communities on how to break the ties between smugglers, hunters and violent extremist groups.
This report explores how violent extremists in northern Benin use illicit activities to finance and grow their operations.
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