The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP): Analysing the Growing Terrorist Threat in the Sahel Region
- July-December 2024 |
- Africa Trends
There has been a recent surge of terrorist activities in the West African Region, and the prominent threat emerges from the Islamic State and its affiliates, such as the Islamic State West Africa Province. Reports from international organisations and the Global Terrorism Index have highlighted a significant shift in the global epicentre of terrorism, transitioning from the West Asian region to Africa. This study examines the rising influence and threat posed by the Islamic State in West Africa while addressing its broader implications for the African continent. It analyses the group’s operational strategies, including propaganda and mechanisms for terror financing. Furthermore, the paper explores the geopolitical and geostrategic dynamics that have facilitated the Islamic State’s expansion and consolidation of power in the region.
Keywords: Africa, Islamic Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Group
