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Extremism

The takedown of a terror group destabilising SA’s new democracy

South Africa

The takedown of a terror group destabilising SA’s new democracy

By Marianne Thamm

Can West African nations come together to stop terrorism spreading?

Africa

Can West African nations come together to stop terrorism spreading?

By Jeannine Ella Abatan

Global crackdown: 361 journalists jailed amidst rising government repression and instability in 2024

World

Global crackdown: 361 journalists jailed amidst rising government repression and instability in 2024

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Illusion of safety shattered with Islamic State West Africa Province's attacks on civilians

Africa

Illusion of safety shattered with Islamic State West Africa Province's attacks on civilians

By Malik Samuel for ISS TODAY

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

Normandy and the end of the great consensus

World

Normandy and the end of the great consensus

By J Brooks Spector

‘Unscrupulous evil’ – as Alexei Navalny faces 20 more years in jail, he urges others to fight Russian authorities

World

‘Unscrupulous evil’ – as Alexei Navalny faces 20 more years in jail, he urges others to fight Russian authorities

By Alexei Navalny

The dogs of war are back – but is Ramaphosa finally seeing the light on Wagner?

Africa

The dogs of war are back – but is Ramaphosa finally seeing the light on Wagner?

By Greg Mills

Cameroon alone can’t stop illicit arms flooding into the country

Africa

Cameroon alone can’t stop illicit arms flooding into the country

By Oluwole Ojewale

The climate crisis and violence in Africa: A deadly correlation fueling extremism and insecurity

Africa

The climate crisis and violence in Africa: A deadly correlation fueling extremism and insecurity

By Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo and Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

Evidence must guide terrorism prevention in Benin and Togo

Africa

Evidence must guide terrorism prevention in Benin and Togo

By William Assanvo, Ella Jeannine Abatan and Michaël Matongbada

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