Why is the region turning away from an international terrorist organisation on its doorstep that is growing in influence?
Military operations are needed, but haven’t stopped Boko Haram attacks. Complementary non-kinetic efforts must be considered.
New leadership could take the long overdue step of balancing security and development policies to prevent terrorism.
Dialogue as part of a broader strategy has many benefits and can help resolve conflicts and tackle violent extremism.
What is the nexus between armed groups and illicit economies in southern Mali and northern Benin?
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.
East African Community member states must support Somalia’s efforts to curb destabilising criminal markets.
Disrupting the financing and local economies of violence is crucial to defeating terrorist groups.
The Chad-Cameroon-CAR border area is a powder keg of crime that needs swift action from all three governments.
By focusing on localised, well-rounded measures, the centre is well-positioned to prevent violent extremism.
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