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UN Security Council says ISIS ‘weakening’ in Africa as fighters desert group The deaths of leading ISIS terrorists and the desertion of thousands of fighters from the group has left it in a “weakened” position, a report by the UN Security Council has found.
Cabo Delgado insurgency a classic case of resource curse The insurgency in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province has been described as a classic case of resource curse, with the Mozambican government mainly addressing the insurgency in order to get liquid natural gas (LNG) companies to return to the area.
Q&A | Security, stability and violent extremism across Africa Countering violent extremism in Africa requires strategic patience, a long-term commitment and an integrated campaign involving a variety of international partners, says United States Special Operations Commander, Rear Admiral Jamie Sands. EU, Nigeria strengthen ties to tackle threat in Gulf of Guinea The European Union has …
Customary Leaders and Terrorism in the Sahel: Co-opted, Coerced, or Killed? For over a decade, the Sahel region has been confronted with the presence of al-Qaeda and Islamic State-affiliated organisations, various non-state armed groups, and communal militias, and has continued to witness ever increasing levels of violence. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger were all among …
South Africa: Samim De-Escalation in Cabo Delgado to Begin Mid-AprilThe Southern African Development Community Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) is expected to begin its de-escalation to Scenario 5 of its deployment to combat acts of terrorism and violent extremism in the northern region of Cabo Delgado Province, in Mozambique.
Rebuilding local economies can help defeat Boko Haram The devastation caused by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin is not limited to deaths and displacements. It includes severe disruptions to economic activities. And it’s not just the violent extremists who are making it difficult for communities to sustain their livelihoods – but also the …
Maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea The coastal area surrounding the Gulf of Guinea comprises 17 countries. Nine border the gulf on the Atlantic Ocean: Benin, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Togo and the archipelago of Sao Tome and Principe. Angola and the Republic of the Congo lie south, with Liberia, …
Tunisia: ‘Takamul’ Project to Strengthen Social Resilience Against Violent Extremism, LaunchedTunis/Tunisia — A project aimed at building the Tunisian civil society’s capacity to combat all forces of violent extremism among young people from precarious backgrounds, was launched Wednesday under the name “Takamul” (complementarity). Women in West Africa and the Sahel define strategies for a meaningful …
Africa: Coups in West Africa – a Critical Analysis of AU and ECOWAS Responses The wave of coups and military takeovers that has swept through West Africa over the last 24 months calls into question the ability of both the African Union (AU) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to uphold democratic principles …
Africa: Ending Global Hunger Should Be at the Top of the Women’s Rights Agenda Today is International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to the millions of women working in their countries and communities to make the world a better place for all. It is on this day that we must recognize one of the gravest …