Civil society perspective: ISIL in Africa-Key Trends and Development

Terrorism, counter-terrorism, Civil society, Africa, Development, CHRIPS

1. The present report synthesizes the views of more than 50 representatives of African civil society organizations (CSOs), located in 15 Member States, who contributed to two virtual roundtables convened by CTED in October and November 2021. The roundtables aimed to enhance CTED’s understanding of the trajectory and impact of ISIL-affiliated groups’ activities in Africa, as well as the gaps and challenges in African Member States’ ability to implement the relevant Security Council resolutions.