Sudan’s current conflict, which erupted in April 2023, is the latest chapter in a story of rivalpredatory networks competing for control over formal and illicit economies, the informationenvironment and the use of organized violence. As
Sénégal: la visite du président en exercice de la Cédéao reportée sans nouvelle date
Le chef de l’organisation ouest-africaine et président du Nigeria Bola Tinubu devait rencontrer ce lundi au Sénégal le président Macky Sall, alors que la situation reste crispée dans le pays après l’annonce du report de
Deaths Linked to Militant Islamist Violence in Africa Continue to Spiral
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
Deaths Linked to Militant Islamist Violence in Africa Continue to Spiral
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
CEP – KAS: Sahel Monitoring October 2023
The eleventh monthly report monitoring the activities of al-Qaeda and Islamic State branches throughout the Sahel will focus on the propaganda output of these groups in October 2023. This October, the propaganda outlets linked to
Managing Tensions In The Sahel – Analysis
Without being overly paranoid or pessimistic, we are witnessing a major upheaval in the Sahel. This upheaval is political, with six coups d’état in West Africa since 2020, the latest of which overthrew President Mohamed
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
CEP – KAS: Sahel Monitoring August 2023
This report focuses on operations throughout the Sahel in August 2023, which were claimed by al-Qaeda and ISIS propaganda outlets. In total, 57 different operations were claimed by these groups. One of the most important