The two countries must cooperate to stop Boko Haram from taking advantage of open borders to revive their operations.
ISWAP’s enhanced operations and use of drone attacks represent a turning point for counter-terrorism in the region.
Driven initially by extremist ideology, the kidnappings have become ransom-seeking operations by cross-border criminal groups.
Niger has suspended its participation in the Multinational Joint Task Force, and Chad has threatened to withdraw.
Bola Tinubu’s visit to SA underscores the potential, and the problems, of South Africa-Nigeria relations.
Specific measures are needed to prevent Boko Haram from regrouping and gaining ground.
Boko Haram factions continually adapt to new counter-terrorism tactics, so strategies must be flexible and systematic.
As the terrorist group’s relations with civilians deteriorate, governments should use the opportunity to rebuild trust with affected communities.
The pattern of targeting detention facilities shows that insurgents are determined to break their members out of prison.
Military operations are needed, but haven’t stopped Boko Haram attacks. Complementary non-kinetic efforts must be considered.
Dialogue as part of a broader strategy has many benefits and can help resolve conflicts and tackle violent extremism.
In its quest to expand beyond North East Nigeria, JAS–ISWAP clashes aren’t in the global terror group’s interests.
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