Jihadist groups pose a growing and expanding threat in Africa
Islamist militants are exerting growing military strength in targeting the state forces and civilians across several regions of the continent.
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Mohamed Daud Ismail
Senior Research Assistant
Mohamed Daud Ismail serves as a Senior Research Assistant specializing in Southeastern Africa. Joined ACLED in February 2020.
Mohamed has developed a specialized research portfolio focused on the dynamic evolution of Al Shabaab as a non-state actor within Somalia. His expertise further encompasses the systematic monitoring and analysis of various other insurgencies and complex conflict trends throughout the wider Eastern Africa region.
Mohamed has over a decade of dedicated, on-the-ground experience in stabilization and peacebuilding initiatives across Somalia. This extensive practical background provides him with a profound and comprehensive understanding essential for effective conflict resolution strategies and complex state-building processes.
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