Policy & Legislation
Security, policy, and legislative resources on counter-terrorism and CVE in Kenya.
QAnon Conspiracy Theory: Examining its Evolution and Mechanisms of Radicalization
This report demonstrates the overarching need for additional exploration and intervention of conspiracy-based radicalization as the QAnon conspiracy theory continues to grow. …
Amanda Garry , Samantha Walther , Rukaya Mohamed , Ayan Mohammed, 2021Communities’ Perceptions of Reintegration of Al-Shabaab Returnees in Mombasa and Kwale Co…
This study explores community perceptions of reintegration of returning foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) from Al-Shabaab in coastal Kenya. Drawing from fieldwork accounts …
Mercy Nasimiyu Juma , John Mwangi Githigaro, 2021Reconsidering Early Detection in Countering Radicalization by Local Frontline Professiona…
In recent years, the fight against terrorism and political violence has focused more on anticipating the threats that they pose. Therefore, early …
Annemarie van de Weert & Quirine Eijkman, 2021Considering strategies designed to counter radicalisation: Comparative reflections on app…
This article focuses on the issue of counter radicalisation strategy, examining the efficacy and the weaknesses of policy initiatives designed to prevent …
Gabe Mythen, Evelyne Baillergeau, 2021Al-Qaida's soon to be Leader?
In this month’s feature article, Ali Soufan provides a comprehensive profile of Saif al-`Adl, an Egyptian charter al-Qa`ida member who could soon …
CTC Sentinel, 2021Counter-terrorism in the Horn of Africa: New security frontiers, old strategies
Terrorism has been elevated to the foremost threat to global security. The bombings of the American embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in …
Peter Kagwanja, 2020African Journal on Terrorism
In this edition of the Journal, we have eleven papers; all bordering on different aspects of violent extremism and the methods for …
The African Centre for the Study and Research on Terrorism, 2020Missing the ‘missing link’ in P/CVE: Why rethinking the youth bulge theory is a priority
This dissertation examines the impact of the youth bulge theory on P/CVE policy and practice. The study analyses the suitability and effectiveness …
Mwai W. Eunice, 2020Violent Extremism in West Africa: Are Current Responses Enough?
In recent years, West Africa and the Sahel have become a hotbed of predatory activities by violent extremist groups. A host of …
Osei Baffour Frimpong, 2020Trends of Violent Extremist Attacks and Arrests in Kenya, January – December 2020
This report draws from the Terror Attacks and Arrests Observatory of the Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies (CHRIPS Terrorism Observatory). …
Rahma Ramadhan and Lynda Ouma, 2020Preventing Violent Extremism : Lessons from Kenya
This Report contributes to the literature on P/CVE by offering an independent, methodically rigorous implementation evaluation. The Kenyan case study offers unique …
Princeton University, 2020Between Maitatsine and Boko Haram: Islamic Fundamentalism and the Response of the Nigeria…
Nigerians are a highly religious people, or so it seems. Religious sentiments and explanations, beyond being seen as the lifeblood of the …
Abimbola O. Adesoji, 2017