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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US Names ISIS-Mozambique Leaders As Special Global Terrorists
The United States government has labelled five leaders of ISIS-Mozambique as specially designated global terrorists. Last year, jihadists affiliated to…
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Military’s Conduct Encouraging Defection Of Boko Haram Fighters
A favourable treatment and outcome after defections are encouraging Boko Haram fighters to give up their violent campaign and surrender…
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12 Years After, What’s Next For Lake Chad’s Ever-Changing Conflict?
The Boko Haram uprising, which erupted in July 2009 in northeast Nigeria, shocking the country’s unprepared security and political establishment,…
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How Nigerian Govt’s Failure Strengthened Emergence Of Self-Acclaimed People’s Defenders In Southwest
Nigerians across the country are finding it increasingly difficult to sleep with their eyes closed, due largely to the growing…
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Counter-insurgency: Why Authorities Should Exploit New Wave Of Boko Haram Desertion
Authorities need to exploit the factors driving Boko Haram fighters and their families away from the terror group, as a…
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Moroccan UN Contingent Accused Of Aiding Rebels In Central African Republic
Moroccan soldiers serving with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) have been accused…
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Timeline: From Massacre To Acquittal, Events Around Zakzaky’s Years In Detention
After a long-running battle with the state government, the High Court in Kaduna finally acquitted Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife,…
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BREAKING: Zakzaky, Wife To Be Released
Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, detained leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), and his wife Zeenah are set to regain their…
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#NnamdiKanu: Police Release Sowore After Adjournment
Police have released Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential aspirant and the convener of Revolution Now, who was earlier arrested at…
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Kanu’s Absence Stalls Trial, Adjourned Till October
The Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital has adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the proscribed…
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