Showing posts with label Security. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Security. Show all posts

Monday, October 28, 2013

The Rise in Islamic Militant Insurgent Activities to Hamper Africa's Development



The emergence of Africa as a rising continent has been a subject of much attention and interest in the world among political leaders, scholars and business organisations lately.
At the same time, Africa has become the focus of terror organisations as well, stoking fears that this ascending trajectory might soon be interrupted as evidenced by the recent waves of attack in Kenya, Niger and Algeria, all directed often against Western interests.
With the US military upgrading its facilities and means to address the new threats of radical Islamic militant insurgency, there are now questions as to whether and how this move will yield the desired results. Read Full Article on Africa Review

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Africa and The Challenges of Militant Islamic Insurgency

The recent attack on the Westgate Mall in Kenya and the continual challenge to security posed by Islamic militant insurgent groups in Mali, Nigeria and Somalia provide clear evidence of the new security challenges that African security forces face. 
These new security challenges are happening in a backdrop of a theater of on-going internecine conflicts that many countries on the continent are already struggling to address. 
Understanding the new security challenges and rethinking how to efficiently counter them could save lives and mitigate potential threats. Read full article on the Center for Security Governance page

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