Africa is the scene of an ongoing battle against terrorism, a fight that has intensified in recent years with the spread of extremist groups such as Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab, and affiliates of the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda across the continent. This has prompted Western nations to provide military support, training, and strategic assistance to African governments. However, the crucial question is whether these interventions contribute to the fight against terrorism or exacerbate the challenges facing Africa.
This fundamental question was at the heart of the latest debate organized by Fatshimetrie, bringing together a panel of experts who provided insightful reflections on the impact of Western involvement in Africa’s fight against extremism.
This week’s debate featured the participation of renowned figures, such as Dr. Adam Bonaa, a security analyst specializing in the fight against terrorism in West Africa; Rukmini Callimachi, a senior correspondent at the New York Times, recognized for her coverage of global terrorism; and Ayo Obe, a Nigerian legal and human rights expert with a deep understanding of governance and security issues.
To deepen your knowledge and benefit from the perspectives offered by this discussion, we invite you to watch the entire episode and share your thoughts.
This confrontation of ideas between experts offers crucial insights into the complex issues related to the fight against terrorism in Africa and raises essential questions about the effectiveness of Western interventions in this context.
The full debate session is available on Fatshimetrie, and we encourage you to watch it to better understand the strategic and human stakes of this relentless fight against extremism in Africa.
This debate highlights the importance of collective reflection and in-depth analysis to advance the fight against terrorism in Africa and find effective and sustainable solutions to this growing threat to the stability and security of the continent.