Terrorist activities, violent extremism increasing in West Africa

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Terrorist activities, violent extremism increasing in West Africa

West African countries have been targeted by terrorist attacks for decades. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have been among the hardest hit. Terror attacks linked to Daesh and Al Qaeda have spread further south. Kabir Adamu, managing director of Beacon Consulting Limited, explains how the region is combating terrorist groups.

May 13, 2022