The African Union is uniquely positioned to lead coordinated responses that disrupt criminal networks, strengthen border security and cut arms flows.
New evidence shows how JAS’ Shiroro cell adopts a flexible approach that tolerates local bandits and their vices.
Cyclical rivalries between the federal government, states and the political opposition have undermined the counter-terrorism strategy’s early success.
The politically neutral Conseil de l’Entente could revive urgently needed security partnerships among Sahel and coastal states.
The threat of a terrorist blockade of Mali’s Kayes and Nioro towns would be disastrous for all three countries.
Remote and poorly resourced outposts are soft targets for attacks, and a weak point in regional counter-terrorism efforts.
As armed groups shift away from direct confrontations with the military, commercial drones are increasingly used to carry out attacks.
ISWAP’s hunt for resources is eroding the ability of communities in northern Cameroon to withstand economic hardship.
Durable solutions to end deadly attacks in Benue State will remain elusive if the crisis continues to be misdiagnosed.
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.
The sharing of lethal drone technology with al-Shabaab and IS Somalia could recast the conflict in the Horn and beyond.
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