The Week Ahead
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The Week Ahead
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The Nigerian Army has declared senior ISWAP leaders wanted as part of efforts to disrupt the group’s leadership and operations in the North-East. Can targeting ISWAP’s leadership significantly weaken the insurgency?
Clashes in Kebbi State have killed 29 people, including 10 policemen, highlighting the continuing security challenges facing northern Nigeria and the pressure on security agencies. What does the high number of casualties say about Nigeria’s security preparedness?
The DRC’s release of prisoners to the AFC-M23 movement could influence ongoing efforts to address the conflict in eastern Congo, but may also strengthen the armed group. Will the prisoner release contribute to peace or give M23 greater capacity to continue fighting?