This report examines how extremists infiltrate local economies to fund, recruit and replenish themselves.
New ISS research shows how violent extremists in northern Benin and northern Côte d'Ivoire obtain resources for their activities.
The current calm in the north provides a window to dismantle extremists’ sources of finance, supplies and recruits.
Risk factors for OCSEA are prevalent and increasing across the ECOWAS region.
Urgent action is required to prevent devastating consequences for individuals in West Africa.
The threat isn’t over, but the spread has been contained by adapting and balancing military and social responses.
Can the country balance an expanding mining sector with protecting its remaining forests and farming-dependent economy?
New research findings from three countries show how communities deal with armed conflict and illicit economies.
Cocoa thrives in the rich forest soil left behind from illegal logging, stripping Côte d’Ivoire’s economy and environment.
ECOWAS is partnering with civil society on developing and delivering effective responses to threats in the region.
The region faces major political and security challenges, and expectations are high that Senegal can help find lasting solutions.
Following the same counter-terrorism strategy in other parts of West Africa could see insecurity worsening in littoral states.
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