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Terrorism in Nigeria: Evolving Strategies and Reintegration Policies

In response to the persistent attacks by terrorist groups across Nigeria, the government is incre...

28 May 2025

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

Wagner and Africa Corps in West Africa: Security Implications of Russia’s Presence

08 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

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs): carnage in Mali and Burkina Faso

In Mali and Burkina Faso, improvised explosive devices have become the weapon of choice for terro...

14 Feb 2025

Malian refugees in Mauritania: collateral victims of insecurity in Mali

Between January 2 and 4, 2025, at least 13 civilians were killed in the Dioura and Gargando areas...

27 Jan 2025