Terrorism and Transnational Security Threats in West Africa:

About the Book

While it could be arguably stated that West Africa has achieved remarkable and sustainable progress in the areas of democratic governance and economic growth, the subregion, over the past few years, has been challenged by terrorism and other transnational security threats. Innocent civilians are continuously killed, security operatives and providers of humanitarian assistance are targeted, and properties and infrastructures are wantonly destroyed, thus culminating in significant displacement of people and acute poverty. If these developments are not carefully and timely addressed, they are capable of eroding progress so far recorded. It is against this background that this book examines the different manifestations of terrorism and related transnational security challenges in West Africa, with a view to exploring the internal and external sources and drivers of instability, establishing the linkages between terrorism and transnational threats, and reviewing the various steps taken in recent time to strengthen the subregion’s capacity to prevent and address the menace of terrorism and other security challenges and make necessary policy recommendations based on comprehensive best practices.

About the Author

Adebayo Emmanuel ADEYEMI is a foreign service officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria currently serving at the Embassy of Nigeria in Paris, France. He holds a doctoral degree in international relations and diplomacy from CEDS Paris, France; MSc degree in international relations from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife; and a BEd. degree in management and political science from University of Ibadan, both in Nigeria. He has participated in several international conferences on counterterrorism and security-related matters and published a number of referred articles in reputable international journals. He is happily married with four children and can be reached at ademfa@yahoo.com