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Chinese Security Footprint in Africa: From Peacekeepers to Private Security Companies

Chinese Security Footprint in Africa: From Peacekeepers to Private Security Companies

The security interaction of China in Africa has taken a new turn in the last ten years, unlike the traditional focus on peace keeping and economic diplomacy by the nation.…
Chinese Security Footprint in Africa: From Peacekeepers to Private Security Companies

Chinese Security Footprint in Africa: From Peacekeepers to Private Security Companies

The security interaction of China in Africa has taken a new turn in the last ten years, unlike the traditional focus on peace keeping and economic diplomacy by the nation.…
Strengthening West Africa’s justice systems: UNODC and EU’s counterterrorism approach
Strengthening West Africa’s justice systems: UNODC and EU’s counterterrorism approach
Religion, Politics, and Terror in Africa: Pentecostalism vs. Islamism in Fragile States
Religion, Politics, and Terror in Africa: Pentecostalism vs. Islamism in Fragile States
Counter-Terrorism Narratives vs. Ground Realities in Nigeria’s North-East
Counter-Terrorism Narratives vs. Ground Realities in Nigeria’s North-East
Ecological Terrorism: How Environmental Degradation Fuels Recruitment in the Sahel?
Ecological Terrorism: How Environmental Degradation Fuels Recruitment in the Sahel?
Chinese Security Footprint in Africa: From Peacekeepers to Private Security Companies
Chinese Security Footprint in Africa: From Peacekeepers to Private Security Companies
Strengthening West Africa’s justice systems: UNODC and EU’s counterterrorism approach

Strengthening West Africa’s justice systems: UNODC and EU’s counterterrorism approach

In West Africa, terrorist activities are increasing in the coastal countries of West Africa in 2025 with violent extremist groups…
Religion, Politics, and Terror in Africa: Pentecostalism vs. Islamism in Fragile States

Religion, Politics, and Terror in Africa: Pentecostalism vs. Islamism in Fragile States

Nigeria has still been one of the most religiously divided countries in Africa, as its population is nearly divided by…
Counter-Terrorism Narratives vs. Ground Realities in Nigeria’s North-East

Counter-Terrorism Narratives vs. Ground Realities in Nigeria’s North-East

The North-East insurgency in Nigeria is still pushing the boundaries of counter-terrorist resilience of this country. The asymmetric warfare has…
Ecological Terrorism: How Environmental Degradation Fuels Recruitment in the Sahel?

Ecological Terrorism: How Environmental Degradation Fuels Recruitment in the Sahel?

The Sahel, which is a large semi-arid transitional zone located between Senegal and Eritrea is one of the most environmentally…
Chinese Security Footprint in Africa: From Peacekeepers to Private Security Companies

Chinese Security Footprint in Africa: From Peacekeepers to Private Security Companies

The growing level of security presence of China in Africa represents a larger engagement of achieving economical interests, political cooperation,…

Expert Opinions

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Climate Change and Terrorism in Africa: The Overlooked Connection

Why Weak States in Africa Breed Strong Terrorist Movements?

The Sahel’s Crisis: How Post-Conflict Instability Fuels Extremism?

Finland’s conviction of Simon Ekpa: A landmark in global anti-terror cooperation

Beyond counter-terror raids: Building community resilience in post-ISIS Syria

Are CTED round-table events in West Africa driving genuine change?

Are CTED round-table events in West Africa driving genuine change?

The West African region is still on the center stage as the world worries about the emergence of violent extremism…
Zimbabwe’s gold smuggling crisis: Lost billions and the fight for fiscal sovereignty

Zimbabwe’s gold smuggling crisis: Lost billions and the fight for fiscal sovereignty

Zimbabwe is struggling with a gold smuggling crisis that is still undermining its economy and the revenue base. The International…
Nigeria’s Leadership in ECOWAS: Challenges for a Unified Counterterrorism Strategy

Nigeria’s Leadership in ECOWAS: Challenges for a Unified Counterterrorism Strategy

Nigeria is playing a leading role in the collective security initiatives in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).…
SCO’s Anti-Terror Gains: Are Joint Operations Changing Regional Security?

SCO’s Anti-Terror Gains: Are Joint Operations Changing Regional Security?

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) expanded its regional security role across Eurasia in 2025. Its focus on terrorism, separatism, and…
Empowering local voices: How border communities can lead the fight against terrorism?

Empowering local voices: How border communities can lead the fight against terrorism?

In 2025, terrorism remains a complex and evolving threat. While national security forces lead defense, empowering border communities has become…
Fragmented authorities, common enemy: Kenya and Somalia’s counterterrorism imperative

Fragmented authorities, common enemy: Kenya and Somalia’s counterterrorism imperative

In 2025, security challenges are re-surfacing in the Horn of Africa, and this challenge in relation to countering terrorism requires…
From witness to target: How Sri Lanka’s counter-terror police intimidate Tamil journalists

From witness to target: How Sri Lanka’s counter-terror police intimidate Tamil journalists

Tamil photojournalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan was called to Sri Lanka‘s counter-terror police. The formal rationale was to do with his reporting…
How Nigerian security agencies and communities can collaborate to combat terrorism?

How Nigerian security agencies and communities can collaborate to combat terrorism?

Nigeria is ranked among the countries with the highest level of terrorism and violent extremism as they occur, being rated…
Islamic military counter terrorism coalition training strengthens financial fight against terrorism

Islamic military counter terrorism coalition training strengthens financial fight against terrorism

China and Russia are gaining pace in using the BRICS platform to strategize to withstand the western pressures and sanctions,…
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