A closer examination of conflict connections and motivations reveals hidden agendas, geopolitical strategic moves, and the struggle for control in Niger.
Because of the combined effects of the Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, kidnappings, separatist agitations, ethno-religious conflicts, and the farmer-herder crisis, the Nigerian military has been drafted to play a frontline role in quelling the multifarious security crises in the country.
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ACCORD with the Office of the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region and the African Union gathered to formulate recommendations for its revitalization.
The Conflict and Resilience Monitor offers monthly blog-size commentary and analysis on the latest conflict-related trends in Africa.
The last decade has witnessed cooperation between the Nordic region and Africa to address increasingly complex civil conflicts.
The Nordic countries have established a robust partnership with Africa, supporting the APSA through initiatives with African governments, the AU, RECs/RMs, civil society, and research institutions.
Despite the attention garnered, banditry in Nigeria appears to be growing deadlier. These gangs, which initially only targeted rural areas, have significantly increased their operations to include major cities, interstates, and infrastructure.
Samburu county has continued to manifest unabated intercommunal conflicts which can be attributed to many factors