Extremism
HumAngle’s Extremism Desk coordinates investigations into, among other issues, online recruitments, homegrown and transnational radicalisation, terrorist and extremist propaganda, and the dark web.
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Boko Haram Intensifies Attacks in Cameroon Amid Resurgence in Lake Chad Region
A Cameroonian soldier was killed and three others were wounded during a two-night attack by Boko Haram terrorists from 19…
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Racism in the Sahel and the Intelligence Gaps Fueling Terrorism
The ideological battlegrounds of northern Nigeria are disintegrating into a shadow war of self-interest, racial hierarchies, and fragmented loyalties. Once…
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The Evasive Funding Channels Sustaining Boko Haram/ISWAP in Nigeria
Beneath the violence that has come to define the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) lies a highly organised financial…
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What Life Could Have Been for Leah Sharibu at 22
It’s May 14, so she posts a birthday photo on Instagram: a selfie in scrubs after a long hospital shift,…
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From Shakahola to Migori: Kenya’s Struggle with Deadly Religious Cults
Two bodies and about 57 indisposed persons were recovered from St. Joseph Missions of Africa Church in Migori County, western…
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Boko Haram/ISWAP Resurgence in Lake Chad Region Sparks Alarm
The resurgence of Boko Haram and Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) activities in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, and parts…
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90% of Global Islamic State Terrorist Attacks Happen in Africa — Report
The Islamic State (IS) has turned Africa into its primary battlefield, with its affiliates launching waves of deadly attacks across…
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ISWAP Claims Attacks on Nigerian Military and CJTF in North East Nigeria
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for two separate attacks targeting the Nigerian military and Civilian…
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Nigeria Can Combat Violent Extremism Beyond Military Might. Here’s How
On Feb. 12, the world marks the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) as a reminder of…
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Surrendered Terrorists Evade Official Rehabilitation Programme, Reinfiltrate Nigerian Communities
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… The journey of a typical Boko Haram/ISWAP member often begins with recruitment,…
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