Understanding women’s role in illicit activities is key to reducing their likelihood of becoming associated with violent extremists.
The two countries must cooperate to stop Boko Haram from taking advantage of open borders to revive their operations.
Mistrust between AES and ECOWAS countries must be overcome to enable intelligence sharing and security cooperation.
Local populations feel the effects of climate change, but new research shows only indirect links to violent extremism.
ISWAP’s enhanced operations and use of drone attacks represent a turning point for counter-terrorism in the region.
Reducing drug trafficking and consumption has become imperative in the fight against violent extremism.
Niger has suspended its participation in the Multinational Joint Task Force, and Chad has threatened to withdraw.
Insurgents fund their activities through stealing cows – making it more difficult to address organised crime and terrorism.
Due to a lack of control, drug trafficking is increasing and fuelling insecurity in the north of Cameroon.
Attacks using improvised explosive devices are among the deadliest. They require flexible responses that match terror groups’ changing tactics.
Lack of funding and sharp political divisions have derailed the implementation of ECOWAS’ counter-terrorism plan.
Specific measures are needed to prevent Boko Haram from regrouping and gaining ground.
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