OUR SECURITY ANALYSES : TERRORISM

Our analyses explain the strategies of terrorist groups, their modus operandi, and their impact on regional stability. We also explore the responses of states and international organizations to these threats. These analyses provide essential insights into the evolution of terrorism in the region and its implications for global security

Terrorism in Nigeria: How Lakurawa Becomes a Sahel Actor

Lakurawa, an armed group based in northwest Nigeria, illustrates how local militias can evolve in...

12 Feb 2026

The Islamic State Strikes a Strategic Symbol by Targeting Niamey Airport

The attack targeting Niamey Airport was far from a mere show of force. By striking one of Niger’s...

04 Feb 2026

Terrorism in the Sahel: How Do Jihadist Groups Acquire Their Weapons?

During the March 28 attack in Diapaga, Burkina Faso, jihadists seized a large quantity of weapons...

07 May 2025

JNIM in the Sahel: Recent Developments and Area of Influence

JNIM is one of the most influential Islamist terrorist organizations in the world. As of 2025, th...

24 Apr 2025

Military FPV drone: a growing threat in West African conflicts

FPV drones have made their appearance in conflicts in West Africa and the Sahel. Terrorist groups...

20 Mar 2025

Terrorism in Burkina Faso: The Army Struggles to Contain the Jihadist Threat in the North

Since January 30, 2025, Burkina Faso’s northern Soum province has suffered seven terrorist attack...

14 Mar 2025

Terrorism in the Sahel: The Limits of State Cooperation

"Africa remains the epicenter of global terrorism," lamented Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-...

17 Feb 2025

The Chadian army, an essential pillar in the fight against terrorism in Africa

Thanks to its military strategy, its number of soldiers and its action on the ground, Chad has es...

09 Dec 2024

Niger’s actions against terrorists

The localities of Intezayane, Bakorat, Woursanat and several other hamlets and camps in the Tilli...

28 Nov 2024