The impact of Algerian jihadists in shaping the nature of jihad on the African continent is often understated. How the […]
Child Soldiers of the Islamic State: Comparing Recruitment Efforts between Africa and the Middle East
It’s been estimated that approximately 40% of child soldiers are active on the African continent. This bears testament to the […]
Is the Islamic State a Viable Threat to South Africa?
Bottom Line Up Front: South Africa has been a widely recognized safe haven and logistical base for terrorists for more […]
Al-Shabaab’s Consultative Conference
Between the 13th and 18th of March, Al-Shabaab’s Politics and Wilaayaat wing responsible for tending to contemporary and strategic affairs […]
Latest Developments on Mozambique’s Ansar al-Sunna: A Deteriorating Security Situation
Editors Note: This month’s much anticipated article is by Jasmine Opperman (@Jasminechic00 on Twitter), who’s currently an analyst at the Armed […]
Busting Myths on Global Jihadism in Nigeria
Editors Note: In the upcoming months, TAJ will be featuring contributions from analysts and scholars in the field of (counter-)terrorism […]
Jihadist Expansion into Burkina Faso
In my previous article I mentioned Burkina Faso to be one of the countries contributing to Sub-Saharan Africa’s account for […]
A Recent Overview of Terrorism in Africa
According to the Global Terrorism Database (GTD), 23 070 incidents of terror occurred in Africa between 2000 and 2018. The […]
Violent Extremism in Mozambique: The Importance of Drawing Key Lessons from the Emergence of Terrorist Organisations in Africa
I had the pleasure of attending a seminar on Addressing the Threat of Violent Extremism in Southern Africa late last […]
Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: Implications for African Islamic State Affiliates
Yesterday U.S President Donald Trump declared leader of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead as a result of a […]
