A recent surge of terrorism has compounded preexisting threats to Africa’s peace and security, manifesting in complex forms of conflicts…
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Do Religious Communities Hold the Key to Counter-Radicalization in Kenya?
In the post-9/11 environment, religious communities have been considered vital partners in efforts to counter radicalization widely believed to be…
“Kill Us Together or Leave Us Alone”: The Beginning of the End of Al-Shabaab Menace in Kenya
"The media in Kenya need to take their public interest role seriously and stop behaving as fear mongers or as…
How Is the Securitization of Africa Addressing Human Insecurity?
"The securitization of Africa has changed academic discourse in several ways by broadening the concept of “security” and its role…
President Buhari’s War Against Terror
"Despite whatever gains have been made, a cursory look at President Buhari’s first hundred days in office and the activities…
A Soft Power Approach to Eradicating Extremism in Africa
“Leaders, clerics, and scholars at all levels should devise effective strategies to tackle the root causes of extremism and terrorism.…
Engaging Gender, Peace, and Security through the Lens of Terrorism: The Case of Boko Haram
"Evolving security concerns have globally and continentally provided an entry point to discussing gender, peace, and security, mainly by focusing…
Refilling the Vacuum: Responding to the Boko Haram Insurgency
"If the Boko Haram insurgency is to be tackled effectively, a combination of well-thought-out development plans and security strategies is…
Westgate and the Future of Security in Africa
The time has come to reflect soberly on the significance of the Westgate mall siege and other terrorist attacks, and…
Terrorism Demands Rethinking of National and Regional Security
The Westgate Mall terror attack of September 21 has raised many questions about the nature of national security in Kenya…