New Group, Old Woes: The Niger Delta Avengers
The emergence of a new group in the Niger Delta has raised concerns over renewed conflict in the region, writes Gabrielle Reid
The emergence of a new group in the Niger Delta has raised concerns over renewed conflict in the region, writes Gabrielle Reid
Recent attacks against Portuguese nationals have raised concerns that kidnapping is becoming an increasingly attractive and lucrative activity for criminal groups in Mozambique. These attacks could reflect a widening organised crime network in the country, writes Gabrielle Reid.
The impending elections on the continent are unlikely to usher in the leadership change many anticipate, writes Gabrielle Reid.
The March 2016 by-election in Kericho proved fundamental in assessing the current standing of the ruling Jubilee's administration ahead of the 2017 general election, writes Gabrielle Reid.
The Mali-based group, Jamaat Nasr al Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), is currently holding five foreign nationals captive in northern Mali. This has put the group in a lucrative position, as the phased release of hostages following ransom payments will offer useful cash injections to prolong JNIM's armed campaign, writes Gabrielle Reid.
A spate of attacks in Angola in 2016 highlights the growing threat of kidnappings in the oil-dependent country, a threat which is unlikely to subside quickly, writes Gabrielle Reid
While President Buhari's anti-corruption campaign has hadsome successes, businesses are facing increased scrutiny of their operations, writes Gabrielle Reid
Recent terrorist activity in Tanzania has shone new light on the terrorism threat in the country, as these events highlight growing sympathy with Islamic State in the region, writes Gabrielle Reid
The peace process in South Sudan aimed at ending the ongoing civil war is faltering. Despite protracted efforts, there appears to be little peace to keep in the country now facing new sources of conflict, writes Gabrielle Reid.
Increased regional cooperation in the fight against Boko Haram has yielded some positive results, but participating countries will need to significantly improve their counterterrorism capabilities to stand a chance at eradicating the group, writes Gabrielle Reid.
The encroachment of neighbouring insurgencies on Niger seems inevitable, with militants in the north and south east seemingly determined to carry out renewed attacks against Nigerien interests, write Gabrielle Reid and Grant Caswell
Given the fractured security and political environment in the DRC, the likelihood of more brazen and sophisticated kidnappings targeting foreign nationals appears to be increasing, writes Gabrielle Reid