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Women, illicit activities and terrorism — what are the risks for west Africa?

Op-eds

Women, illicit activities and terrorism — what are the risks for west Africa?

By William Assanvo and Jeannine Ella Abatan

Supportive family systems pivotal to preventing African youth recruitment into violent extremism

Africa

Supportive family systems pivotal to preventing African youth recruitment into violent extremism

By Isel Ras

Nigeria presidential hopefuls make vague promises on national security strategies

Africa

Nigeria presidential hopefuls make vague promises on national security strategies

By Oluwole Ojewale and Tosin Osasona

Africa’s approach to countering terrorism requires vastly improved governance and bold decision-making

Africa

Africa’s approach to countering terrorism requires vastly improved governance and bold decision-making

By PSC Report for ISS TODAY

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

Could increasing incidents of kidnap for ransom be opening the door to terrorism in Benin?

Africa

Could increasing incidents of kidnap for ransom be opening the door to terrorism in Benin?

By Michaël Matongbada

Can dialogue with violent extremist groups help bring stability to Mali?

Africa

Can dialogue with violent extremist groups help bring stability to Mali?

By Baba Dakono, Hassane Koné and Boubacar Sangaré for ISS Today

Is organised crime fuelling terror groups in West Africa’s Liptako-Gourma?

Africa

Is organised crime fuelling terror groups in West Africa’s Liptako-Gourma?

By William Assanvo for ISS TODAY

Terrorism in Tunisia: More than just foreign connections

Africa

Terrorism in Tunisia: More than just foreign connections

By Matt Herbert for ISS TODAY

Stopping the spread of terror on to West Africa’s coast

Africa

Stopping the spread of terror on to West Africa’s coast

By ISS Today

The role of women in West Africa’s violent extremist groups

Africa

The role of women in West Africa’s violent extremist groups

By ISS Today