Fears about witchcraft and terrorism in coastal Kenya have shaped the ways in which various religious groups express themselves.
If the international reactions are anything to go by, Ethiopia’s Red Sea port deal is easier said than done.
Africa’s youth are not countering the deepening of autocratisation across the continent.
Intelligence reports offer information that can avert threats to national security or promote national interests.
Both cults and violent extremist movements have similar push and pull factors at the individual level.
The spike in violence was marked by a 68% increase in fatalities involving civilians.
The negative effects of conflict on human capital – particularly nutrition, health and education – are larger than commonly thought.
It’s likely that the terrorist group will be defeated one day. But there are no signs that the political elite is capable of changing.
Kenyan families with access to mass media are significantly more afraid of terrorism than those without access.
States with more capacity, more political inclusion and that make good use of foreign aid tend to see better outcomes.
Al-Shabaab’s evolution over nearly two decades has been centred around three major goals.
Millions of Somalis are in urgent need of aid. But not enough is being done to reach marginalised groups.
Bilateral and multilateral cooperation is the best way to deal with a growing list of transboundary concerns.
The decision to redeploy in Somalia represents a renewed emphasis on the old rivalry with Russia.
Whoever wins the presidential election will inherit a host of challenges that have persistently tormented previous Somali leaders.
A transition is underway in Somalia. There are massive risks if it is not handled with great care.
The accelerated pace of Somalia’s election has been welcomed at home and abroad – but it comes at a credibility cost.
Boni forest provides a haven for military training and a staging point for hit and run tactics.
It is often difficult to place an imminent terrorist attack in a location or time.
All terrorism in the region has domestic origins but is linked to regional and international events.