New research shows how governments can prevent informal money transfers from being used to facilitate organised crime and terrorism.
Better water retention infrastructure would enable communities to withstand the region’s many security and developmental challenges.
Terror groups have rebounded after past leadership losses, so Lake Chad Basin security forces cannot afford complacency.
Withdrawing from the global court shows that the Alliance of Sahel States prioritises joint action, whatever the consequences.
Focusing only on Boko Haram’s ISWAP faction is no longer an option for the region’s security forces.
The African Union is uniquely positioned to lead coordinated responses that disrupt criminal networks, strengthen border security and cut arms flows.
The politically neutral Conseil de l’Entente could revive urgently needed security partnerships among Sahel and coastal states.
As armed groups shift away from direct confrontations with the military, commercial drones are increasingly used to carry out attacks.
Jihadist groups and militarised counter-terrorism responses have weakened traditional approaches to resolving climate disputes.
Despite a recent surge in terrorist attacks, the region is more at risk of fragmentation than centralised jihadist rule.
Understanding ECOWAS’ five decades of experience can make an immense contribution to integration in Africa.
The AES-ECOWAS split has sparked pragmatic cooperation based on strategic interests between neighbouring countries.
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