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Counter-terrorism

Community-oriented policing is the missing link in AU counter-terrorism operations

Maverick News

Community-oriented policing is the missing link in AU counter-terrorism operations

By Meressa K Dessu

Niger’s counter-terrorism approach making positive inroads in subduing Sahel jihadists

Africa

Niger’s counter-terrorism approach making positive inroads in subduing Sahel jihadists

By Hassane Koné and Fahiraman Rodrigue Koné for ISS Today

Crucially careful balance needed to advance humanitarian action while countering terror in SA

Africa

Crucially careful balance needed to advance humanitarian action while countering terror in SA

By Ottilia Anna Maunganidze and ICRC Regional Delegation South Africa

Africa’s security depends on strategic action — not just verbal commitment

Africa

Africa’s security depends on strategic action — not just verbal commitment

By Shewit Woldemichael for ISS TODAY

African financing for security operations and political stability among Senegal’s ambitious AU presidency goals

Africa

African financing for security operations and political stability among Senegal’s ambitious AU presidency goals

By Aïssatou Kanté

Lessons must be learned before next Takuba Task Force deployment, following France-Mali relations break down

Africa

Lessons must be learned before next Takuba Task Force deployment, following France-Mali relations break down

By Lori-Anne Théroux-Bénoni and Sam Kwarkye for ISS Today

Inclusive political will and shunning of corruption needed for Mozambique’s counter-terrorism efforts to succeed

Africa

Inclusive political will and shunning of corruption needed for Mozambique’s counter-terrorism efforts to succeed

By Borges Nhamirre

Meaningful investment in girls’ education key to resisting violent extremism recruitment in Mali and Niger

Africa

Meaningful investment in girls’ education key to resisting violent extremism recruitment in Mali and Niger

By Jeannine Ella Abatan

West Africa’s latest counter-terrorism plan makes little progress

Africa

West Africa’s latest counter-terrorism plan makes little progress

By Sam Kwarkye

Joe Biden and counter-terrorism in Africa: more of the same?

Africa

Joe Biden and counter-terrorism in Africa: more of the same?

By Akinola Olojo for ISS TODAY

Kenya’s counterterrorism trade-off

South Africa

Kenya’s counterterrorism trade-off

By Karen Allen

US military presence in Africa falls under the spotlight

Africa

US military presence in Africa falls under the spotlight

By Tami Hultman and Reed Kramer