Published within the Extremisms in Africa anthology series, this chapter by Leigh Hamilton and Rami Sayed focuses on the spread of Islamist ideology to Mozambique, in particular its northern-most province of Cabo Delgado, detailing the erosion of civilian self-protection mechanisms in this region over the past two decades. It looks at strengthening self-protection as a novel way to empower local communities to prevent and counter extremism.
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Working at national, regional and continental levels, GGA connects governance to the development challenges that shape citizens’ lives and Africa’s future. We turn knowledge into action through partnerships and practical engagement that strengthen accountability, inform better policy and decision-making, empower citizens, and create the conditions in which citizens, communities, and economies can thrive.
