Tag: Lake Chad Basin

At the centre of this challenge is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the foundational systems that enable governments and citizens to ...

International and local experience shows that targeted leader killings tend to have more symbolic than practical impact.

Military authorities in Chad confirmed the assault, which took place on 4 May, saying that several of the terrorists were ...

Better water retention infrastructure would enable communities to withstand the region’s many security and developmental challenges.

Terror groups have rebounded after past leadership losses, so Lake Chad Basin security forces cannot afford complacency.

The two leaders: Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, notoriously known as Mallam Mamuda, were arrested ...

New evidence shows how JAS’ Shiroro cell adopts a flexible approach that tolerates local bandits and their vices.

ISWAP’s hunt for resources is eroding the ability of communities in northern Cameroon to withstand economic hardship.

Ya Muhammad and Abou Dawuda were described as prominent commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)

Boko Haram insurgents fund their activities by stealing cows – making it more difficult to address organised crime and terrorism.

“Mop-up operations using cannons ensured the complete elimination of fleeing hostile elements."

Those who surrendered consist of 13 men, 43 women and children.

Military operations are needed, but haven’t stopped Boko Haram attacks. Complementary non-kinetic efforts must be considered.

In its quest to expand beyond north-east Nigeria, clashes between the JAS and ISWAP factions are not in the global ...

The Chad-Cameroon-CAR border area is a powder keg of crime that needs swift action from all three governments.

The South Chad irrigation project, he said, has the “potential to produce food to cater for the needs of the ...

Nearly a decade of experience managing Boko Haram defectors is invaluable for West Africa and the Sahel.

Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, will perform the physical spud-in

Deploying drones and other technology might change the conflict dynamics, giving violent extremists the upper hand.

With African guidance, Europe’s controversial Global Gateway plan can complement existing development projects.

After two decades of violent extremism, fundamental elements in preventing the threat remain absent from AU plans.

Borno, like Yobe and Adamawa, suffered from devastating Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgency for several years.

Job creation is vital to countering Boko Haram, and successful business practices in the region point the way.

Countries in the Sahel need to collaborate to stem the tide of weapons flowing through Niger.

High-profile attacks expose the Nigerian government’s inability to contain the expansion and potency of violent extremists and bandits.