Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone has not experienced significant levels of violent extremism compared to some other countries in West Africa. However, it is not entirely immune to the threat, and there have…

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Nigeria

Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world, is a relatively large country with a population of over 211 million people. The…

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Liberia

Liberia has not experienced significant levels of violent extremism compared to some other countries in West Africa. However, there have been sporadic incidents and concerns about the potential for extremist…

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Guinea Bissau

Guinea-Bissau, although not frequently associated with violent extremism compared to some other countries in West Africa, is not entirely immune to the threat. Guinea-Bissau has not experienced the emergence of…

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Gambia

Gambia - Counttry Profile Gambia is the smallest nation within mainland Africa.  The country gained independence from Britain in 1965, under the leadership of Dawda Jawara. Jawar ruled until Yahya…

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