Ideas
Disrupt ISIS’ Online Campaign in Africa
As Internet access expands in Africa, so does the Islamic State's network-facilitated extremism.
Threats
Boko Haram Has Stepped Up Its Use of Children as Suicide Bombers—and Most Are Girls
The group's suicide bombings involving children have jumped eleven fold within in the last two years, according to UNICEF.
Ideas
Here's How Easily a Wanted War Criminal Can Travel the Globe
Sudan's pledges of support against enemies of the West and Saudi Arabia have greased the skids for alleged war criminal and President Omar al-Bashir's 21-country world tour.
Threats
Kenya Wants Its Own Guantanamo
Critics say the plan will only alienate citizens with ties to Somalia, where the militant group al-Shabab is based.
Threats
Sudan Now Spending Up to 70% of Its Budget on War
New estimate finds the northeast African nation is throwing $4 million per day at its wars in Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile.
Ideas
Want an Alternative to ISIS? Look to Tunisia
The Islamic State offers a false choice between dictatorship and extremism. Tunisia proves there’s a better way.
Ideas
The Arab Spring's Aftermath, in 7 Minutes
A look at where Libya, Syria, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, and Tunisia stand now.
Threats
Al-Qaeda Is Still Exploiting Weak Governments in West Africa with Deadly Results
The group has targeted Algeria, Niger, Mali and now Burkina Faso—killing people and carrying out kidnappings for ransom, all to stop what they perceive as the corrupt influence of the West.
Ideas
The Right Way to Fight Boko Haram — and How the U.S. Should Help
Nigeria’s new president is wrong to separate his terrorism problem from his corruption problem.
Threats
Nigeria Just Arrested Its Former Defense Chief for Looting Anti-Boko Haram Funds
If the allegations are true, it would help explain the country’s gross under-resourcing of government security services.
Threats
African Extremist Group Al-Shebab Shows Trump in Recruitment Video
Video of the GOP frontrunner appeared between old clips of now-deceased al-Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki.
Threats
Darkness in the Arab Spring’s Brightest Spot
Tunisia declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after an explosion killed 12 presidential guards in the capital.
Threats
Dozens Killed in Hotel Siege; Many More Rescued By Mali, French, US Special Forces
170 people were taken hostage in an attack jointly claimed by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and the African jihadist group, al Mourabitoun.
Threats
Dozens Killed in Nigerian Market Bombing That Points to Boko Haram
A suicide bombing likely carried out by the Islamist group has killed nearly three-dozen people and wounded 80 more at a market near the border with Cameroon.
Business
Nigeria Has a $2B Arms Fraud Problem
While Boko Haram swept across the country, a former national security adviser awarded 'phantom contracts' to buy 12 helicopters, four fighter jets, bombs that were never supplied.
Ideas
Expect More Self-Destruction from Egypt's Sisi
The new Egypt, with its over-reliance on violence, coercion, and lies, looks strikingly similar to the old one.
Business
US Air Force Might Delay Retiring A-10 Attack Plane
Afghanistan, Africa, Iraq and Syria—all three conflicts might lead the U.S. Air Force to delay retirement of the A-10 'Warthog,' a top general said.
Threats
How Al-Shabab Could Get Their Hands on a Nuclear Core
Kenya is facing a terrible dilemma: Run out of energy for its citizens, or risk terrorists seizing a nuclear power plant.
Threats
What the Syrian Train-and-Equip Effort Could Learn from US Ops in Africa
The commander of U.S. special operators in Africa also says African warlord Joseph Kony is on the run — but he needs more authority from Congress to broaden the U.S. military’s mission in Africa.
Ideas