Impact of the militant violence
Militant violence across Sub-Saharan Africa is driving mass displacement and persecution, with Christians facing targeted attacks, trauma, and the threat of their communities being erased.
Militant violence across Sub-Saharan Africa is driving mass displacement and persecution, with Christians facing targeted attacks, trauma, and the threat of their communities being erased.
Insurgency across Sub-Saharan Africa is fueled by radical ideology, weak governance, and deep social fractures. Common drivers such as poverty, corruption, and climate stress have created fertile ground for extremism to grow.
One of the biggest concerns identified in the Youth Survey of 2024, is Safety and Security. According to the survey, three-in-five youths in Africa are confident in the government’s ability to deal with terrorism and insurgency.