Description
Book SynopsisInsurgency, Terrorism, and Counterterrorism in Africa, edited by George Klay Kieh, Jr. and Kelechi A. Kalu, addresses the need for a systematic understanding and examination of insurgent movements and terrorist organizations, as well as state policies that instigate intrastate conflicts in African states. It examines and documents the tactics that are used by anti-government forces, states’ counterterrorism responses, and the human security impacts of insecurity on citizens across various communities in Africa. The contributors’ extensive research methods include case studies that explore activities of terrorist organizations like Al Shabaab, Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State. It presents new and productive insights about counterterrorism strategies deployed by selected African states, the African Union, and the U.S. A historically rich and politically focused analysis of states as co-conspirators in terrorism-induced insecurity in Africa, this book challenges existing literature on terrorism that largely focuses on the actions of non-state entities. It provides practical insights to policymakers that desire to end insecurity and promote inclusive governance in Africa.
Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables
Preface
Acknowledgement
PART I: BACKGROUND
Chapter 1: Introduction: The African Landscape, Insurgency, and Terrorism
George Klay Kieh, Jr. and Kelechi A. Kalu
Chapter 2: Explaining Insurgency and Terrorism
Kelechi A. Kalu
PART II: CASE STUDIES
Chapter 3: Al Shabab’s Insurgency in Somalia
Mohamed Ingiriis
Chapter 4: Boko Haram’s Insurgency in Nigeria
Sylvester Akhaine-Odion
Chapter 5: Al-Qaeda: Scoping and Countering Jihadist Nebula in West Africa
Al Chukwuma Okoli
Chapter 6: The Rise and Influence of ISIS in Sub-Saharan Africa
Angela Ajodo-Adehanjoko
PART III: COUNTER-TERRORISM
Chapter 7: Assessing the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) Counter-terrorism Strategy
Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu
Chapter 8: The U.S. Counter-terrorism Regime in Africa
George Klay Kieh, Jr.
PART IV: LESSONS AND INSIGHTS
Chapter 9: Toward Addressing the Scourge of Insurgency and Terrorism in Africa
George Klay Kieh, Jr. and Kelechi A. Kalu
Index
About the Editors and Contributors
