Africa

Lafiya Dole: Africa’s Old Narrative

The eternally fascinating continent of Africa is home to fifty-four beautiful countries, which are rich in resources, diversity, strength, and…

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The Wagner Group: How PMCs Drive Extremism

Fourteen years ago, the world became aware of the many atrocities committed by private military contractors (PMCs) when Blackwater killed…

3 years ago

Abubakar Shekau: His Many Deaths and Lasting Impact

Very little is known about Abubakar Shekau, the late leader of the group Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-jihad. The little…

3 years ago

ISIS in the Congo: A Counter-Terrorism Perspective

With much attention spotlighting ISIS-K’s increased capabilities, little attention has been brought to their counterparts within Central Africa. Much like…

3 years ago

What Measures Should be Taken to Counter Nigeria’s Insecurities?

Nigeria has benefited from several projects and programs, all aimed at resolving the issue of insecurity including, addressing identified root…

3 years ago

What Went Wrong with Nigeria’s Boko Haram Counter-Terrorism Mission?

Nigeria has continued to grapple with the issue of terrorism, and as expected, has had to launch many counter-terrorism missions.…

3 years ago

Islam vs Islamism? The Realpolitik of Islamic Jihadism in Africa

Decades of internecine conflicts, and bloody civil wars have left inedible scars across Africa, and the consequent weakening (or failure)…

3 years ago

The United Nations in Africa: Mali’s Challenging Future

The Long Road Ahead The UN’s peacekeeping operation in Mali faces an uphill battle to stabilize the country, made even…

3 years ago

The United Nations in Africa: South Sudan’s Quest for Stability

Background On July 9th, South Sudan celebrated ten years of independence, remembering how its people overwhelmingly voted for independence from…

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UN Peacekeeping Missions in Africa: Introduction and Analysis

Introduction United Nations peacekeeping operations are meant to help countries down the complex path of peace and reconciliation. Such peacekeeping…

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