Media and Terrorism in Africa: Al-Shabaab’s Evolution from Militant Group to Media Mogul

Grobbelaar, Alta

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“…Fast forward to the 21 st century, and the world has witnessed a significant increase in terrorism, both in terms of frequency and scope. The emergence of radical Islamist groups, such as Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Al-Shabaab, brought a new wave of global terrorism (Grobbelaar, 2023). These groups, inspired by extremist ideologies, sought to establish their own territories or challenge existing political orders through violent means.…”

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Nature of Reintegration Programmes for Returnee Terrorist Fighters in Mombasa County, Kenya

Ngachra,

Onkware

2023

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Terrorism is a global threat to peace, security, and prosperity. It also puts conflict resolution strategies to the test. The rise of global terrorism has led to the emergence of numerous extremist groups, which have attracted individuals from various regions, including Mombasa, Kenya. As these individuals return from engaging in terrorist activities, effective reintegration programs play a crucial role in countering further radicalization and promoting societal stability. The study sought to explore the nature of non-custodial reintegration programmes on returnee terrorist fighters in Mombasa. Because of the increasing acceptance and adoption of non-custodial reintegration strategies for returnee terrorist fighters in several countries, there is a growing recognition of the importance of both governmental and non-governmental actors contributing to the development and implementation of the programs. Kenya is no stranger to returning terrorist fighters and the threat they pose to peace and security. The research methodology used for this study combined qualitative and quantitative methods. A sample size of 400 respondents was needed for investigation from the target population of Mombasa County. The County was shown to have the highest rates of violent extremism and recidivism in Kenya. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. Interviews and focus groups discussion with key informants, gave participants insight into the viewpoints and experiences of various participants in the reintegration process. A desk examination of the literature was used to gather secondary data for the investigation. The study findings revealed that Kenya is combining classic counter-terrorist measures such as arrests, detentions, and movement restrictions with policies and programs for prevention, intervention, and reintegration. Factors such as psychological trauma, socioeconomic reintegration, and community acceptance are identified as critical elements that influence the effectiveness of these programs. Religious leaders, community organizations, and government agencies facilitate successful reintegration processes. The study recommends non-custodial reintegration for returnee terrorist fighters to be the best strategy that would provide a perfect opportunity for enhancing community resilience in fighting radicalization leading to terrorism in Kenya.

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Nature of Reintegration Programmes for Returnee Terrorist Fighters in Mombasa County, Kenya

Ngachra,

Onkware

2023

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Diffusion of Al-Shabaab through ungoverned spaces: can the inkblot logic provide an explanation?

Onditi

2024

Cogent Social Sciences

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Terrorist Crimes in the Era of Digitalization: Forms of Activity and Measures for Counteraction

Antonova¹

2023

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Objective: to elaborate recommendations on counteraction against terrorist crimes committed in the digital (cyber-) space and/or using digital technologies.Methods: the methodological basis of the research are the universal dialectic method of cognition, the integrity of general and specific scientific methods such as analysis, synthesis, logical method, ascent from the abstract to the specific, induction, deduction, etc.Results: it was determined that the development of the digital (cyber-) space and digital technologies promotes the intensity of terrorism and has led to the change of the mechanism of terrorist crimes commitment. A conclusion was made that, to provide the efficiency of measures for counteracting terrorist crimes committed in the digital (cyber-) space and/or using digital technologies, a distinct strategy is necessary, as well as the appropriate regulatory basis.Scientiﬁc novelty: the article analyzes such forms of criminal activities of terrorist groups, committed in the digital (cyber-) space and/or using digital technologies, as dissemination of the ideology of violence and propaganda of terrorist activity, recruiting new members and their training, implementing digital technologies for preparation and immediate terrorist activity, and funding. The advantages were revealed of the use of digital space and/or digital technologies when committing terrorist crimes. In the author’s opinion, the change of the mechanism of terrorist crimes commitment associated with the use of digital technologies should be taken into account during criminalization (change of the intensity of penalization) of publicly dangerous deeds. The important areas of state policy in the sphere of counteraction against these crimes are education and enlightenment activity, training of the personnel of law-enforcement agencies, broadening their authorities to ensure a clear and effective control over digital content.Practical signiﬁcance: is due to the possibility to use the formulated conclusions and proposals for further scientific elaboration of the state criminal policy in the sphere of counteraction against terrorist crimes committed in the digital (cyber-) space and/or using digital technologies.

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Media and Terrorism in Africa: Al-Shabaab’s Evolution from Militant Group to Media Mogul

Cited by 3 publications

References 22 publications

Nature of Reintegration Programmes for Returnee Terrorist Fighters in Mombasa County, Kenya

Nature of Reintegration Programmes for Returnee Terrorist Fighters in Mombasa County, Kenya

Diffusion of Al-Shabaab through ungoverned spaces: can the inkblot logic provide an explanation?

Terrorist Crimes in the Era of Digitalization: Forms of Activity and Measures for Counteraction

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