Africa and the Jihadist Threat
The challenge for policymakers in Africa and Europe is to contain the rise of terrorism without eroding hard-won freedoms. In the face of transnational, global security threats such as jihadist organizations, the need for much closer and more effective European-African cooperation has become increasingly clear.
ADDIS ABABA – The list of places in Europe and Africa that have suffered from jihadist terrorism is rapidly growing: the seaside town of Grand-Bassam in Côte d’Ivoire, nightspots in Paris, and transport hubs in Brussels, to name just a few.