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Xenophobia is on the rise in South Africa: scholars weigh in on the migrant question International migration in South Africa, particularly as it relates to the labour market, is a highly contentious topic. We, the undersigned migration scholars, want to share relevant information about this important topic. Our work shows that international migrants make up …
Rabat hosts interactive meeting on African Charter on Human & Peoples’ Rights The National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) held, Monday in Rabat, an interactive meeting on the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and on the prospects for strengthening interaction with the African human rights system. Relative stability in Cabo Delgado in Mozambique: …
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 …
US government to partner with Ghana and 4 Coastal West Africa countries on strategy to prevent conflict and promote stability On Friday, the U.S. government announced its intent to partner with Ghana and four Coastal West African countries – Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, and Togo – in the context of the 10-year U.S. Strategy …
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.
Vigilantism in the name of Blasphemy: Need for strong counter violent extremism strategy In wake of the gruesome beheading of Safoora Bibi, Humaira Zia Mufti, highlights in a hard-hitting piece how the absence of constructive debate on blasphemy laws has increased incidents of public vigilantism in Pakistan. Such events undermine the country’s international campaign to …
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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 …