Acts of terrorism and forms of counter-terrorism have been evolving for quite a long time. Although we have been living with these phenomena for centuries, they have only recently become part of the daily lives of many in the West since the dawn of the millennium. In some countries, they have become so prevalent that they shape the daily lives and habits of citizens. For these reasons, it is of utmost importance for all of us to understand the root causes, the drives and the motives behind terrorist activities, preferably even before they can materialize. In this challenge, counter-terrorism activities play a crucial role. In this book, contributors from various disciplines discuss terrorism and counter-terrorism on the African continent through case studies from Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, Ghana, or Mozambique and the Sahel region. In addition to analysis, they offer possible steps for improving the situation.

Addresses the set of challenges that Africa has been facing with a more comprehensive approach Reflects on topics that are usually studied separately: security related issues, development and technology Provides case studies from Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, Ghana, or Mozambique and the Sahel region

Autorentext

János Besenyö is Full Professor at the Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences at Óbuda University, Hungary and Head of the Africa Research Institute.

Moses B. Khanyile is the Director of the Centre for Military Studies, Faculty of Military Science at Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

David Vogel is Senior Research Fellow and founding member and Deputy Head of the Africa Research Institute of the Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences at Óbuda University, Hungary.

Inhalt

János Beseny, Moses B. Khanyile and David Vogel; Introduction.- Moses B. Khanyile; Development and Terrorism at Crossroads in Africa.- David Vogel; Ambazonia, Yet Another (Security) Challenge for Yaoundé.- Isaac Nunoo and Thomas Ameyaw-Brobbey; Countering Insurgency and Terrorism in Africa: A Comparative Analysis of Ghana and Nigeria.- István Rakoczi and Éva Hegedus; Islamic insurgency in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique: Socio-Economic Causes and Consequences Through a Historical Lens.- János Kemeny; Counter-Insurgency vs. Counter-Terrorism and Beyond: What is Suitable for the Sahel?.- Thean Potgeiter; Maritime Counterterrorism in Africa: The Need for Proper Governance.- János Besenyo and Gábor Sinko; Terrorist Organizations' Activities Against Crucial Installations: Al-Shabaab's Attacks on Critical Infrastructure in Kenya.- Darko Trifunovic; The New Craft of Intelligence: Information Operations and Cyber Security.- Zoltán Rajnai and Attila Máté Kovacs; Threats and Opportunities Relatedto the Internet of Things (IOT) and Specific African Healthcare Developments and Risks.- Stephen Ubong Andrew and Princewill Odee Odum; Countering Terrorism in Nigeria: The Imperative of Geospatial Intelligence and Information Technology.- Péter Marton and Buyisile Ntaka; Shots in the Dark: Immunisation in Zones of Armed Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa.