Fatalities linked to militant Islamist violence jumped by 20 percent in the past year, claiming more than 23,000 lives—a new record. Over 80 percent of these deaths were in the Sahel and Somalia. Highlights Sahel
The Dangerous Antics Of Impostors Promoting Nigerian Terrorist On Social Media
Bello Turji, a criminal mastermind and leader of an armed group operating in Nigeria’s North West region, found an online appeal after his acts of terror and bloodshed made national headlines. His footprints are now
The Online Frontline: Decoding al-Shabaab’s Social Media Strategy
Al-Shabaab, the wealthiest and most lethal affiliate of al-Qa`ida, has been wreaking havoc in the East African region since 2006. Its continued resilience, even in the face of mounting counterinsurgency efforts, is underpinned by its
Unresolved Conflicts Continue to Drive Africa’s Food Crisis
An estimated 82 percent of the record 149 million Africans facing acute food insecurity are in conflict-affected countries underscoring that conflict continues to be the primary driver of Africa’s food crisis. Highlights Following is a
Overreach in Africa: Rethinking U.S. Counterterrorism strategy
Key points Over-militarized U.S. counterterrorism in Africa The United States has been conducting counterterrorism in Africa for nearly two decades. It is time to face the fact that this well-intentioned policy has not only been
Another War Breaks Out In Northern Ethiopia, As Threat Of Disintegration Looms – OpEd
“The worst-case scenario is unfolding in Ethiopia,” Gabriel Bizuneh tells me, as he organizes in the Ethiopian community in Washington, D.C. Once again, the federal government is at war with another region in a federal
Le nombre de décès liés aux groupes islamistes militants africains atteint un niveau record
L’année dernière, le nombre de décès liés aux groupes islamistes militants au Sahel et en Somalie a augmenté de 50 %, dépassant le précédent record de 2015, lorsque Boko Haram était dans sa phase la
The Second Russia-Africa Summit: A Continent At A Crossroads – Analysis
From 27-28 July 2023, the second Russia-Africa Summit took place in Russia’s St Petersburg. Initially, the summit was scheduled in Addis Ababa in October 2022. However, the summit was postponed, most likely due to complications
2023 GLOBAL SECURITY FORUM
The 2023 Global Security Forum took place from March 13-15, in Doha, Qatar. The 2023 Global Security Forum theme was Reshaping the Global Order. The conference focused on international approaches to conflict, crises, and cooperation
Tracking Russian Interference to Derail Democracy in Africa
Systematic efforts by Russia to undercut democracy in Africa have inhibited democratic development in two dozen African countries. There has been much attention given to democratic backsliding in Africa in recent years. According to Freedom