Crisis by the Numbers: Evaluating Claims of Christian Persecution in Nigeria

U.S. political rhetoric has revived attention to Nigeria’s struggle with extremist violence, often relying on dramatic but unverified statistics that oversimplify the conflict. Although Christian communities have suffered greatly under jihadis group, Boko Haram, Muslims and other groups have also been targeted, complicating claims that Christians alone have been targeted. When inflated figures dominate the conversation, they distort public understanding and encourage one dimensional U.S. policy responses that overlook Nigeria’s broader security challenges.

AfricaKatie PriceDecember 11, 2025Religious Freedom, Religion, Persecution, Nigeria, Social Media, Boko Haram, Religious Violence, Terrorism

Tracking Al-Shabaab Amidst Recent Attacks

Terrorist organization claims responsibility for attack on Emirati military base. Claims UAE is aiding Somali government in mission to eradicate group from the country.

AfricaBy Tommy ColeMay 11, 2024Al-Shabaab, Terrorism, Somalia, peacekeeping, airstrike, AMISOM

Spiraling Security in Nigeria reflected by Mass Kidnappings

Four mass kidnappings in the northern region of Nigeria have pointed to the resurfacing of the country’s kidnaping crisis. The crisis began in 2014 following the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls, and has since spread to bandit groups seeking ransom. This security threat points not only to gender-based insecurity, but the overall decline of Nigeria’s social, political and economic situation.

AfricaBy Caterina TomassiniApril 29, 2024Security, kidnapping, Nigeria, Terrorism

Tracking Al-Shabaab Amidst Recent Attacks

Terrorist organization claims responsibility for attack on Emirati military base. Claims UAE is aiding Somali government in mission to eradicate group from the country.

AfricaBy Tommy ColeApril 29, 2024Terrorism, Al-Shabab, UAE

Threats to Chadian Stability in the Sahel

With numerous coups, economic and political distress, and the unraveling of key multilateral security agreements, Africa’s Sahel region is at risk of collapsing. The effects on Chad's progress towards providing regional stability and control of terrorism are certain to cause broader disruption.

AfricaBy Peter BartoOctober 6, 2023regional stability, Terrorism, Chad, Sahel, G5, Coup, Boko Haram, United States, France, Idriss Déby, Military

The Tribulations and Implications of Nordic NATO Membership

NATO members are divided over the admittance of Finland and Sweden, with Turkey opposing their inclusion due to perceived support for militant political organizations. To address these concerns, both countries have lifted their arms blockades on Turkey and agreed to work on creating mechanisms to subjugate the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and extradite terrorist subjects.

Terrorism Pushes Somalia Towards Second Catastrophic Famine

Counter-terrorism laws concerning al-Shabab influence in Somalia lessens the amount of aid able to reach over 900,000 struggling civilians in terrorist controlled regions.