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.
Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely to befall ISWAP.
Disrupting the financing and local economies of violence is crucial to defeating terrorist groups.
Growing populations, established criminal networks and thriving gangs make these cities the perfect market for smugglers.
With multiple violent conflicts, banditry and porous borders that enable weapons smuggling, gun liberalisation could backfire.
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