How is terrorism affecting Africa's conflict trends?

This seminar explores the impact of extremism and terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa on conflict in sub-Saharan Africa.

Date: 2015-10-09

Time: 10:00 to 12:30

Venue: Seminar Room , ISS Nairobi , Braeside Gardens , off Muthangari Road , Lavington , map

RSVP: Samira Yusuf
Phone: +254 20 300 5726
Email: [email protected]

What is driving conflict, violence and extremism in Africa?

How have African conflict trends changed since the 1960s, and what impact has this had on security and economic growth? 

Can events in North Africa, for example, where developments are closely influenced by what happens in the Middle East, be linked to the evolution of Boko Haram in Nigeria or al-Shabaab in Somalia? This seminar will explore the impact of extremism and terrorism in the Middle East and North Africa on conflict in sub-Saharan Africa.

New research from the ISS builds on previous studies on the drivers, trends and features of violence and extremism in Africa.

The full results are published in two ISS papers that will be launched at the seminar. Copies will be made available for distribution.

Chair: Peter Aling'o, Office Head, ISS Nairobi

Speaker: Jakkie Cilliers, Executive Director, ISS

Respondents:

• Dr Mustafa Y Ali, Secretary General, Global Network of Religions for Children and Director, Arigatou International
• Dr Yolande Bouka, Researcher, Conflict Prevention and Analysis division, ISS Nairobi