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Benin must stay one step ahead of violent extremists using improvised explosive devices

Op-eds

Benin must stay one step ahead of violent extremists using improvised explosive devices

By Jeannine Ella Abatan and Hassane Koné

Ecowas’ counterterrorism plan has huge funding, political problems — but it has a chance to revive it

Op-eds

Ecowas’ counterterrorism plan has huge funding, political problems — but it has a chance to revive it

By Sampson Kwarkye

Côte d’Ivoire must sever ties between violent extremists and illicit markets to stabilise nation’s security

Africa

Côte d’Ivoire must sever ties between violent extremists and illicit markets to stabilise nation’s security

By William Assanvo for ISS TODAY

Rise of al-Shabaab attacks in Kenya demands collective response from government, military agencies

Africa

Rise of al-Shabaab attacks in Kenya demands collective response from government, military agencies

By Isel Ras and Halkano Wario

Burkina Faso’s reliance on civilian auxiliaries could broaden security concerns in fight against terrorism

Africa

Burkina Faso’s reliance on civilian auxiliaries could broaden security concerns in fight against terrorism

By Hassane Koné and Fahiraman Rodrigue Koné for ISS Today

Weaponised drones — the latest tech threat to be employed by criminal and extremist groups in Africa

Africa

Weaponised drones — the latest tech threat to be employed by criminal and extremist groups in Africa

By Karen Allen

Terrorist content of social media and tech in West Africa must be contained

Africa

Terrorist content of social media and tech in West Africa must be contained

By Karen Allen