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 […]
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 […]
Abubakar Shekau: The Al-Qaeda-Islamic State Nexus
Over the course of my research into the nature and types of terrorist affiliations, I thought an examination on Boko […]
