The war on terror in Africa: Is western involvement helping or hurting? [Africanews Debates]

Africa’s battle against terrorism has intensified in recent years, with extremist groups such as Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab, and affiliates of ISIS and Al-Qaeda expanding their influence across the continent.

In response, Western nations have provided military support, training, and strategic assistance to African governments. But are these interventions aiding the fight or exacerbating the challenges?

This critical question took center…