Women play complex and nuanced roles in violent extremism in Mali and Niger. They represent strategic human resources for these groups, Institute for Security Studies (ISS) research shows. Most policies to prevent and combat extremism in the two countries rely on assumptions that research rarely confirms. They primarily emphasise creating income-generating activities as a solution to stopping women’s involvement with violent extremists. But to address women’s association with these groups, it’s important to understand how and why they are recruited and their reasons for joining.
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A concerted effort is needed to prevent attacks on irregular migrants ahead of this yearâs local elections.
The past year has been deadly for African and Asian-born migrants in South Africa. And if past trends are anything to go by, it is about to become deadlier.
Shocking footage of attacks emerged on 8 March when several shops were looted and petrol-bombed in the Durban central business district. Two foreign-born migrants were hospitalised after the attacks. One of them, Abdul Balma, a street vendor for the past 15 years, was stabbed several times and his merchandise torched.
The escalating jihadist insurgency in Mozambique is
threating stability in the region and sparking serious security concerns.
ISIS - linked militants raided the coastal town of
Palma, killing dozens and forcing thousands of residents to flee.
SADC denounced the attacks as an affront to the peace and security of Mozambique, the region, and
the international community.
Johannesburg – The violent escalation of an
insurgency in northern Mozambique last month has whipped up fresh concerns
about security in southern Africa, a region that has enjoyed relative stability
in recent decades.
Islamic State (ISIS) linked militants raided the
coastal town of Palma on 24 March, forcing thousands of residents to flee to