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Unique perspectives and analyses on Africa's major terrorist organisations

The Regional Influence of the Algerian Jihad

The Regional Influence of the Algerian Jihad

The impact of Algerian jihadists in shaping the nature of jihad on the African continent is often understated. How the […]

September 30, 2020 0
Child Soldiers of the Islamic State: Comparing Recruitment Efforts between Africa and the Middle East

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 […]

September 13, 2020 0
Is the Islamic State a Viable Threat to South Africa?

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 […]

July 31, 2020 0
Al-Shabaab’s Consultative Conference

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 […]

May 29, 2020 0
Latest Developments on Mozambique’s Ansar al-Sunna: A Deteriorating Security Situation

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 […]

April 30, 2020 2
Busting Myths on Global Jihadism in Nigeria

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 […]

March 30, 2020 0
Jihadist Expansion into Burkina Faso

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 […]

February 29, 2020 0
A Recent Overview of Terrorism in Africa

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 […]

January 20, 2020 1
Violent Extremism in Mozambique: The Importance of Drawing Key Lessons from the Emergence of Terrorist Organisations in Africa

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 […]

December 20, 2019 4
Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: Implications for African Islamic State Affiliates

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 […]

October 28, 2019 0

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