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Al-Shabab and fundamental terrorism in Somalia: Threats to the continent and beyond

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  • Daniel Chigudu

    (Professor, Academic Researcher, College of Economic Management Sciences, University of South Africa. Main Campus, Mucklenueke, Pretoria, South Africa)

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This study is motivated by threats faced by Somalia and other countries in fighting terrorism. Although several studies have attempted to explain the rise and dynamics of terrorism groups particularly al-Shabaab, this work is predicated more on how the terrorist activities threaten Africa and beyond informed by how these operations are sustained. This study aims to investigate threats to the continent and beyond by Al-Shabab and Fundamental Terrorism in Somalia. In this study, a content analysis was used on quantitative and qualitative data obtained from publicly available datasets and secondary sources of research work on terrorism. The main contribution of this study is that, terrorism by the al-Shabaab is highly organized and that by skirting direct combat, the group has the potential for sustained fighting episodes despite waged campaigns to deter its spread. This is exacerbated by the reluctance to deploy many infantry forces from conventional armies to deal with the situation. The study may be useful to policymakers, terrorism experts, and scholars in accelerating measures of counter-terrorism. Key Words:Al-Shabaab, Africa, terrorism, threat, Somalia

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  • Daniel Chigudu, 2021. "Al-Shabab and fundamental terrorism in Somalia: Threats to the continent and beyond," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 10(3), pages 412-418, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:10:y:2021:i:3:p:412-418
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v10i3.1106
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