Table of Contents :

Terrorism, Insurgencies and Counterinsurgencies in Africa: Editorial Commentary5
Jideofor Adibe

The Dissolution of Identities in Liquid Globalization and the Emergence of Violent Uprisings7
Andreas Herberg-Rothe and Miriam Foerstle

An Architecture of Complexity: The Challenges of Radicalization of Islam and Islamization of Radicalism in Western Sahel19
Marcel Kitissou

How Does War Contribute to the Reproduction of the Tuareg Elite?31
Fassory Sangaré and Lamine Savané

Framing the Fight Against Terrorism in Kenya: Perspectives on the Attacks at Westgate Mall and Garissa University47
Philip Onguny

Africa and the Future of the Islamic State after Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi59
Ufiem Maurice OGBONNAYA

From Internal Insurgency to Regional Instability: Boko Haram and the Dynamic of Regional Security Cooperation in the Lake Chad Basin region79
Atangana Elysée Martin

The Ideological Basis of Boko Haram’s Terrorism: A Review Essay99
Sogo Angel Olofinbiyi

Communication Battles between Boko Haram and Nigeria: Examination of Persuasive Strategies and Institutional Responses 101
Serge Banyongen

Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) and Emerging Regional Security Complex in the Lake Chad Region113
Modeste Mba Talla

Dilemma of Voluntary Surrender to State Security Forces by Boko Haram Members in Nigeria137
Freedom C. Onuoha