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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Africa's emergence as an epicentre for global terrorism, delving into the critical factors shaping security threats and vulnerabilities across the continent. With a rich historical and empirical foundation, the book presents a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics of terrorism, serving as a pivotal resource for effective counterterrorism and peacebuilding initiatives. A distinguishing feature of this book lies in its meticulous country-specific and regional analysis of terrorism, unravelling the intricate interplay of internal and external forces that contribute to the genesis and perpetuation of terrorist activities in Africa. By examining the evolution of terrorism over the past three decades, the book sheds light on key milestones such as the adoption of the Organisation of African Unity s Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism in Africa, the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks, the ramifications of the Arab Spring, and the impact of the rise of the Islamic State on the African continent. Contributed by experts from various African countries, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the nature, dynamics, and persistent challenges posed by terrorism. It underscores the intricate linkages at the national, regional, and international levels that fuel and sustain terrorism, offering crucial insights for policymakers and scholars alike. With its in-depth analysis and diverse perspectives, this book stands as an important resource for comprehending and addressing the multifaceted dimensions of terrorism in Africa.
List of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: Periscoping Terrorism in Africa.- Part I: Central Africa.- Chapter 2: Anatomy of Terrorist Threats and Vulnerabilities in Central Africa.- Chapter 3: Understanding Terrorism in Cameroon: Trends and Context.- Chapter 4: State and the Terrorist Threats in Chad.- Chapter 5: State Fragility and Terrorism in Democratic Republic of Congo.- Part II: East and Horn of Africa.- Chapter 6: Understanding Terrorism in East Africa.- Chapter 7: Djibouti and the Terrorist Threats in the Horn of Africa.- Chapter 8: Terrorism in Kenya: Trends and Perspectives.- Chapter 9: Somalia and the Al Shabaab Terrorism in the Horn of Africa.- Chapter 10: Understanding Terrorism in Somaliland and Puntland.- Chapter 11: State and Terrorist Threats in Uganda.- Part III: North Africa.- Chapter 12: Anatomy of Terrorism in North Africa and the Maghreb.- Chapter 13: Algeria: Terrorism and Extremist Violence Explained.- Chapter 14: Terrorist Threats and Dynamics in Egypt.- Chapter 15: Statecraft, Fragility and Terrorism in the Great Socialist Peoples Libya Arab Jamahiriyya.- Chapter 16: State and Challenge of Terrorism in Mauritania.- Chapter 17: Understanding the Terrorist Threats in Morocco.- Chapter 18: Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Tunisia.- Part IV: Southern Africa.- Chapter 19: Terrorism in Southern Africa: Portents and Manifestations.- Chapter 20: Terrorism in Mozambique: Evolution, Context and Prognosis.- Part V: West Africa and the Sahel.- Chapter 21: Terrorist Threats and Vulnerabilities in West Africa and the Sahel.- Chapter 22: Terrorism in Burkina Faso: Trends and Dynamics.- Chapter 23: Cote d Ivoire and Terrorism in a Delicate Neighbourhood.- Chapter 24: Domestic and Transnational Terrorism in the Sahel: The Case of Mali.- Chapter 25: Niger and Terrorism Landscape in the Sahel.- Chapter 26: Nigeria and Boko Haram Terrorism.- Part VI: Reflections and Prognosis.- Chapter 27: Africa: The Emerging Epicentre of Global Terrorism.
About the author
Rohan Gunaratna is a Professor of Security Studies at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, where he founded the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Rohan received his doctorate from the University of St Andrews where he was British Chevening Scholar.
C. Nna-Emeka Okereke is a continental counterterrorism expert with the Irregular Warfare Centre - National Defence College, Nigeria and a Visiting Professor in the Department of International Relations, Coal City University, Enugu (Nigeria). Nna-Emeka holds a PhD in Political Science (International Relations) from the University of Nigeria Nsukka.
Summary
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Africa's emergence as an epicentre for global terrorism, delving into the critical factors shaping security threats and vulnerabilities across the continent. With a rich historical and empirical foundation, the book presents a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics of terrorism, serving as a pivotal resource for effective counterterrorism and peacebuilding initiatives. A distinguishing feature of this book lies in its meticulous country-specific and regional analysis of terrorism, unravelling the intricate interplay of internal and external forces that contribute to the genesis and perpetuation of terrorist activities in Africa. By examining the evolution of terrorism over the past three decades, the book sheds light on key milestones such as the adoption of the Organisation of African Unity’s Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism in Africa, the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks, the ramifications of the Arab Spring, and the impact of the rise of the Islamic State on the African continent. Contributed by experts from various African countries, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the nature, dynamics, and persistent challenges posed by terrorism. It underscores the intricate linkages at the national, regional, and international levels that fuel and sustain terrorism, offering crucial insights for policymakers and scholars alike. With its in-depth analysis and diverse perspectives, this book stands as an important resource for comprehending and addressing the multifaceted dimensions of terrorism in Africa.
